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Bashir Usman
Coverage of Bashir Usman in the Nexus archive.
- Authorities say 10 Nigerian police officers were killed in gunbattle with rebels in the north
Authorities reported a gunbattle between Nigerian security forces and rebels in Kebbi state's Sakaba council area. The clash killed 10 police officers, two civilians, and 17 rebels; additionally, two police officers sustained injuries.
- Four arrested over deadly Kebbi farmers-herders clash
Four individuals were arrested in Kebbi following a deadly clash between farmers and herders. They face charges including criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and culpable homicide.
- Bashir Usman: Lone lawmaker who voted against State Police bill in House of Reps
Bashir Usman, a member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State, was the sole lawmaker to vote against the State Police bill, citing procedural error. The bill was passed by 290 members during a Thursday session.