Suspected bandits attacked Zurak and Sabon Gari communities in Plateau State's Wase LGA, killing five residents and one soldier. Three soldiers are missing after the assault that forced residents to flee their homes.
Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully repelled a bandit attack on Kola Village in Sokoto State, recovering weapons and stolen livestock while ensuring no civilian casualties.
Eighty worshippers abducted from Kajuru churches in January 2026 have escaped captivity and reunited with families, while 86 remain held by bandits in Kaduna State.
Nigerian troops stormed a notorious bandit camp in Zamfara, killing 20 terrorists and destroying their stronghold, though several soldiers lost their lives in the intense firefight.
Spiritual leader Primate Ayodele warns of planned bandit attacks in 10 Nigerian states, urging governors to enhance security and residents to stay vigilant amid ongoing insecurity.
Armed bandits attacked Agwara in Niger State, burning a police station and church while abducting at least five residents. Police confirm the Sunday morning assault that has heightened security fears.
Armed bandits attacked Gwargwabe village in Zamfara, burning four residents alive after they refused to pay illegal levies. The assault destroyed homes, grain silos, and livestock.
Armed bandits attacked Agwara town in Niger State, burning down a police station and a church, and kidnapping at least five residents in a dawn raid that has sparked widespread fear and displacement.
Three police officers were killed and two injured in a bandit ambush in Katsina State during an anti-crime patrol in Guga village, Bakori LGA, on January 27, 2026.
Abdu Lankai, a bandit leader who enforced the Jibia peace agreement, has been captured by Bello Turji's faction in Katsina, killing seven and raising fears of renewed violence.
Prominent bandit leader Abdullahi Lantai, known as Lantai Officer, has been assassinated in Katsina State. The attack is linked to rival Bello Turji's network, threatening to escalate violence in Jibia and surrounding areas.
Bashar Sani Gummi, a Zamfara engineer, has been released after four months in bandit captivity. Family members shared stark before and after photos showing his dramatic physical decline during the ordeal.
Armed bandits attacked a passenger vehicle in Zamfara State, killing a one-year-old boy, injuring a woman, and abducting several passengers along the Gusau–Kasheta Kura route.
Kwara State Miyetti Allah leaders, including President Idris Abubakar, arrested for alleged kidnapping involvement and sponsorship of armed bandit groups, with security sources citing moral failure.
The All Progressives Congress has dismissed rumours linking notorious bandit leader Bello Turji to party membership, calling the circulated slip a fabrication designed to tarnish its image.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed Alhaji Habibu Mai Shago, a popular businessman in Tiga town, Kano State, during a late-night raid on his shop where valuables were stolen.
Bandits in Kaduna refuse to release 13 abducted villagers despite N40m ransom payment, forcing community to sell food reserves and face hunger crisis.
Suspected bandits attacked Chibauna community in Katsina State, killing two people and abducting over 50 women. Local officials are calling for urgent military intervention.
Gombe State Police Command confirms neutralization of three suspected bandits, recovery of arms and ammunition, and rescue of kidnapped victims following coordinated security operations in border communities.
Armed bandits launched coordinated attacks on three villages in Gombe State, killing a 70-year-old man and abducting five others, including his two sons, with police engaging in a gun battle that resulted in casualties and rescues.
Bandits have killed Islamic cleric Alhaji Zainu Mada in Gusau, Zamfara State, after collecting a N2 million ransom, airtime, and phones, highlighting ongoing insecurity in Mada town.
Armed assailants killed six farmers in Wawa village, Niger State, with security analyst Zagazola Makama warning the attack shows signs of a hybrid jihadist campaign beyond traditional banditry.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed Islamic cleric Alhaji Zainu Mada in Gusau, Zamfara State, sparking condemnation from local officials and highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked communities in Dandume LGA, Katsina State, killing nine people and injuring 13 others, despite a recent peace agreement.
The Berom Youth Moulders-Association condemns the killing of seven youths in Plateau, calls for government intervention amid rising insecurity in mining areas.
Boko Haram terrorists attacked Tarfa Village in Biu LGA, Borno State, killing a pastor, two hunters, and other civilians. Vigilante commander confirms details of the deadly assault.
Armed attackers targeted a tin mining site in Gakok, Kuru community, Jos South LGA, killing seven young men engaged in legitimate mining activities. The Plateau Youth Council condemns the violence.
Gunmen attacked Mbamsorun Iwanev in Benue State, killing two Community Volunteer Guards and abducting one person who was later released without ransom. Community leaders urge security reinforcement.
Four-month-old Mirabel survives Plateau attack that killed her family. Community leader reveals attackers left her after machete blow to head made them think she was dead.
Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested 16 suspected bandits in Oye LGA following community intelligence. The suspects, migrants from Kwara, were allegedly involved in cattle rustling and other criminal activities.