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Yusuf Anka
@ankaboy
African. Promoting respect for International Humanitarian Values
Nigeria
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Oct 7, 2023
    After many years of reporting security and humanitarin issues in Zamfara and the northwest, I’m Glad to inform many well wishers that for the past few months, I have joined a non-governmental humanitarian organisation, bringing an end to my journey as a journalist. This remain a
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Nov 4, 2022
    Join me on this space with @SavvyRinu x.com/i/spaces/1lDGL…
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Jul 25, 2022
    Pleased to present to you the Bandit warlords of Zamfara, a @BBCAfrica #BBCAfricaEye documentary that seeks to help understand one of Nigerias deadly conflict and yet misunderstood.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Aug 25, 2022
    A Christian Corp Member Jeremiah Shimasan serving in Gusau, Zamfara has constructed an ablution point and renovated a three-unit toilet for the Muslim faithful. From @tvcnewsng
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Jul 22, 2022
    For nearly three years I have worked with @BBCAfrica to unravel the men and reasons behind the increasing Lawlessness in Zamfara and the NW, through this risky journey we encountered bandits like Dantawaye, Aleru, Yansakai and the many victims of these conflict.
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    Jul 22, 2022
    #BBCAfricaEye meets The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara 🇳🇬 Monday 25th July. #ZamfaraBandits 📽️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel now so you don’t miss it: bit.ly/subscribetoafr…
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Oct 18, 2022
    Thank you @premiumbusiness. With verification comes more responsibility.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Nov 17, 2022
    I'm honored to have won the @rorypecktrust, @sonyproeurope impact award in the midst of many courageous and important reportings from Afghanistan and around the world. I am extremely happy and proud of the support I receive from family, friends, and colleagues here.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Mar 15, 2021
    The remains of a newly wedded Young man being laid to rest in Gwashi, He was killed by bandits while protecting his newly weded wife from being raped by the Bandits on her first day in her matrimonial home.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Feb 3, 2021
    Shiek Gummi Meets some of the most notorious men in Zamfara in his efforts to understand and unveil the grievances behind the lingering crisis. Some of them Include Kachalla Turji of Shinkafi/Sokoto Axis and Kachalla Muhammadu Bello.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Jan 1, 2022
    One of the most senior and notorious Bandits of Zamfara Alhaji Auta has been killed with scores of his men in the early hours of today by the Nigerian Airforce. Details Later.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Oct 21, 2021
    The train, the safest mode of travelling between Abj-Kaduna has been attacked by Armed bandits, with rail damaged by an Explosive.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Dec 8, 2021
    11 year old teenager was murdered in Dowen College Lagos, the conversation, demand for accountability and protests have dominated the region by prominent voices and media. More than 30 people have been burnt alive in Sokoto and all the voice here are silent.
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Jan 8, 2023
    In the past 48 hours military offensives targeting key bandit leaders have been ongoing in Zamfara and Katsina states. Unspecified numbers of bandit casualties have been recorded. Yesterday, the military offensive rescued a military officer who had been earlier kidnapped in Tsafe
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    Yusuf Anka
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    Nov 21, 2021
    Dear Family and Friends, Pls Avoid Kaduna - Abuja higway if you can.