Category : Banditry


Police Kill 3 Bandits After Traditional Ruler Murder in Benue

Benue State Police neutralised three suspected bandits in a gun battle following the abduction and killing of a 67-year-old traditional ruler in Katsina-Ala LGA. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, with security forces launching combing operations.

Bandits Attack Ibadan Vehicle, Abduct Passengers in Oyo

Gunmen abducted several passengers from a commercial vehicle on the Kishi-Ibadan route in Oyo State, heightening security concerns. The incident follows warnings about bandit hideouts in the Old Oyo Forest Reserve and rising terrorism in neighboring Kwara

Youth Killed by Bandits in Kogi, Community Mourns

A youth, Juwon Ajisafe, was killed by bandits in Bareke, Egbe, Kogi State. Residents and security forces responded, but the incident highlights ongoing insecurity and systemic failures in the region.

Bandits Kill One, Abduct Four in Kaduna Communities

Suspected bandits killed one person and kidnapped four others, including three family members and a nurse, in separate attacks in Chikun LGA, Kaduna State. A suspect was arrested and is in police custody.

Amotekun Arrests Five Suspected Bandits in Ekiti

Ekiti State Amotekun Corps operatives have apprehended five suspected armed bandits following a tip-off from local residents. The suspects, who claimed to be farmers, were found with weapons and charms.

25 Killed in Adamawa Terror Attacks on Villages

At least 25 people were killed and houses burned as gunmen attacked two villages in Adamawa State, near the Sambisa Forest. The attacks highlight ongoing insecurity in Nigeria's northeast.

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