Katsina State Police have arrested a 20-year-old man named Adam Tama for allegedly attacking his cousin with knives and firewood. The incident reportedly involved the robbery of her phones and cash.

Authorities in Kano have apprehended a man suspected of attempting to traffic two girls out of the state for domestic work abroad. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding human trafficking in the region.

A 22-year-old suspect in Delta has been arrested by police for allegedly staging his own kidnapping. According to the police commissioner, the individual left home under the pretext of disposing of refuse before orchestrating the incident.

A queen from Kwara has shared her harrowing experience regarding the kidnapping of 18 worshippers and the murder of her 14-year-old son by bandits. The kidnappers are reportedly demanding a ransom of N280 million for the release of the worshippers. The queen has made a public plea regarding the situation.

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).

Suspected bandits blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State on Friday evening and abducted at least nine travellers who were returning from the weekly Bakori market, according to community leaders.