Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has pledged his administration's commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and children by implementing stronger policies and fostering collaboration. He made this statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) who visited for advocacy purposes on Saturday in Katsina, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

The death toll from recent bandit attacks in Danchadi District, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has increased from six to eight, according to the District Head, Alhaji Lirwanu Mafaran Kuwarun Sarkin Musulmi. This update follows new findings by district authorities regarding the incidents.

Sustained attacks by bandits in Danchadi District of Bodinga Local Government Area, Sokoto State, have led to the desertion of over 30 villages. According to an official report, these attacks occurred between Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in at least six fatalities and displacing hundreds of residents.

Bandits have reportedly killed a chief imam in Sokoto state, which has raised renewed concerns about insecurity and violent attacks in northern Nigeria, according to Legit.ng.

The Village Head of Kulodo community, his eldest son, and four other victims were buried after a deadly bandit attack in Kulodo and Kwamtsi villages in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to Daily Trust, five victims were killed in Kulodo village, while another resident was killed in a neighboring area.

Police in Yobe State have arrested two individuals in connection with the death of a newborn baby girl, whose body was reportedly concealed in a box and discarded behind a mosque in Damaturu. The arrests were made following an investigation initiated after officers received a distress call on June 23, according to the Yobe State Police Command.