Musa Warns Gumi Against Calling Bandits 'Brothers'
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Lt.Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), issues a stern warning to Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and others against legitimizing banditry. Read the full statement.
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Katsina Govt Explains Release of 70 Bandits in Swap Deal
Katsina State government defends its decision to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace swap deal that has freed over 1,000 hostages and restored farming in affected LGAs.
Bandits Neutralized in Kogi Forest Raid
Security forces neutralize several bandits in a joint Kogi forest operation. Police urge residents to report suspicious individuals with bullet wounds. Full details and video.
4 Bandits Arrested with 65 Cows in Kaduna
Kaduna security operatives nab four suspected bandits and recover 65 rustled cows in Chikun LGA. Police vow to sustain anti-crime operations. Read details.
YDV Raises Alarm Over Bandit Influx in Southwest
Yoruba group YDV warns of bandit infiltration in Southwest Nigeria, citing attacks & land grabs. Calls for vigilance, state police, and action against terror sponsors. Read more.
Group Calls for Matawalle's Redeployment from Defence Role
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
Bandits Attack Katsina Communities, Abduct Many
Armed bandits launched coordinated night attacks in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina, abducting several residents. This follows a recent deadly mosque attack in the same area.
UN-WCD Applauds Nigeria-US Military Cooperation Against Terror
The UN-WCD praises the strategic Nigeria-US military partnership for weakening terrorists. Diplomats urge institutional reforms to consolidate gains and ensure lasting victory. Read the full report.
Tinubu activates military after Niger attack kills 30
President Tinubu orders full military response after terrorists kill 30, abduct many in Niger State. Governor Bago, Atiku, Amnesty Int'l condemn the brutal attacks. Read details.
Bandits kill 30, kidnap others, burn market in Niger
Armed terrorists attacked Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, killing 30 people, kidnapping several, and setting the market ablaze. Read details of the tragic assault and police response.
Kwara Bandits in Forests for 15 Years, Govt Knew
Ifelodun Council Chairman Femi Yusuf alleges bandits have operated in Kwara forests for over 15 years with government knowledge. He claims locals collaborated with criminals.
Terrorists Use PoS for Ransom, FG Alerts Public
The Nigerian government warns terrorists are using PoS agents to collect ransom, evading detection. Security agencies are working with social media giants to dismantle terror networks. Read more.
Nigeria Classifies Bandits, Kidnappers as Terrorists
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Court Reopens Terrorism Case Against Bello Turji's Associates
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the government's request to reopen a major terrorism case against suspects linked to bandit kingpin Bello Turji. Read the full details of the charges and the new trial date.
GTI 2025: Top 10 Countries Most Impacted by Terrorism
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index exposes the nations suffering the most from terrorist violence. Discover the list and see where Nigeria ranks. Read the full analysis now.
Tinubu Vows to Hunt Down Terrorism Financiers
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
4 Bandits Neutralised in Kogi Community Attack
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Ex-CBN Gov Emefiele Denies Sponsoring Terrorism
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has vehemently denied allegations of financing terrorism in Nigeria, describing the reports as malicious and baseless. Read his full statement and the context of the claims.
Foreign Internet Services Hinder Nigeria's Security - Bwala
Daniel Bwala reveals Nigerian security agencies struggle to trace bandits using foreign internet services like Starlink. Criminals exploit platforms like TikTok for propaganda. Read more.
Resignation Call Over Defence Minister's Past Bandit Sympathy
Ex-Tinubu aide Denge Josef Onoh demands Defence Minister Bello Matawalle resign after a 2021 video surfaced showing him sympathising with bandits, calling it a conflict in Nigeria's terror fight.
8 Terrorism Indicators Nigerians Must Know
Security expert Abiodun Ramon Oseni outlines eight key signs of terrorism for public vigilance. Learn the indicators and report suspicious activity to help secure Nigeria.
Woman narrates escape from Kwara church bandits
A 49-year-old woman shares her harrowing escape from bandits during CAC Church attack in Eruku, Kwara state. Read her survival story and how she slept in bushes overnight.
Obasanjo: Nigeria Should Seek Foreign Help on Insecurity
Former President Obasanjo urges Tinubu to stop bandits or seek international assistance. He condemns negotiating with criminals amid rising insecurity across Nigeria. Read more.
Seventh Arrest in UK Synagogue Terror Attack Probe
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the October synagogue attack in Manchester. The incident left two dead and three injured. Police continue their investigation.
Shehu Sani: Terrorists Are Northerners, Not Foreigners
Senator Shehu Sani reveals terrorists and bandits in Northern Nigeria are locals, not foreigners. He urges Northern leaders to confront the security crisis directly. Read more.
Bandits Kidnap 7 Youths from FCT Community
Armed bandits stormed Gidan-Bijimi community in Bwari Area Council, abducting six girls and a 16-year-old boy during a funeral. The incident highlights growing security concerns in FCT border communities.
Senate Recommends Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
Expert Questions Nigeria's Selective Bandit Tracking
Security expert Kabir Adamu questions why Nigerian security agents quickly arrest coup plotters but fail to track bandits posting threatening videos on TikTok. Read his full analysis.
8 Farmers Abducted by Bandits in Kebbi Attack
Gunmen suspected from Zamfara kidnapped eight farmers in Kebbi's Gandun Wasagu. One victim shot, now hospitalized. Security forces in pursuit. #SecurityCrisis
Police Rescue 25 Abducted Women, Children in Zamfara
Zamfara police and community guards rescue 25 women and children kidnapped by bandits from Kuraje village. Joint operation succeeds amid growing security concerns in northern Nigeria.
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