Category : Banditry


Shehu Sani on 15 Years of Northern Insecurity

Ex-Senator Shehu Sani urges Northern leaders to confront the region's 15-year insecurity crisis with honesty, tackling root causes like poverty and illiteracy for homegrown solutions.

Bandit Leader Imposes N50m Levy on Katsina Towns

Notorious bandit Mustapha Babaro demands N50 million from Yargoje communities in Katsina, raising questions about peace deals effectiveness. Residents fear repercussions if deadline missed.

DSS nabs notorious bandit in Bauchi raid

DSS operatives arrest a notorious bandit in Bojinji Village, Bauchi, recovering millions in cash and ammunition. The suspect had relocated from Zamfara. Read more.

Bandits Kill Sokoto Leader, Abduct Mothers & Babies

Bandits loyal to Bello Turji attacked Kurawa village in Sokoto, killing a community leader and abducting 15 people, including nursing mothers and their infants. Read more on this tragic security breach.

Bandits kill 2 farmers, abduct teen in Kwara attack

Suspected bandits killed two rice farmers and abducted a teenage boy in Bokungi community, Kwara State. The attack occurred during harvest season, highlighting security concerns for rural farmers. Read more about this tragic incident.

Kwara Church Attack: 5 Killed, Youths Protest

Youths in Eruku, Kwara State, blocked the Ilorin-Kabba highway protesting a deadly bandit attack on a church that left five dead and several abducted. Police promise increased security.

Repentant Bandits Release 45 Captives in Katsina

In a significant peace breakthrough, repentant bandits led by Alhaji Isiya Kwashen Garwa have released 45 captives in Katsina. This fulfills promises made during recent peace negotiations between communities and authorities.

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