Herder Kills Newlywed Farmer in Kaduna
A herder allegedly killed a newlywed farmer, Dauda Umaru Musa, in Sanga LGA, Kaduna. Troops rescued the suspect's father from mob action and are hunting the fugitive.
Category : Banditry
Abiru Distributes Food to 10,000 Households for Eid-el-Kabir
Senator Tokunbo Abiru distributed food packs to over 10,000 households across Lagos East for Eid-el-Kabir, providing rice and garri to ease economic burden.
Borno Govt Shuts School After Abduction of 42 Students
Borno State Government orders temporary closure and relocation of a school where 42 students were abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.
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Sheikh Gumi Denies Bandit Links After Saudi Denial
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi denies bandit associations after being denied entry to Saudi Arabia despite a valid visa. He claims Saudi authorities cleared him of wrongdoing.
Sheikh Gumi Urges Dialogue Over Force in Banditry Fight
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi calls on Nigeria to shift from military force to dialogue and rehabilitation in tackling banditry, linking insecurity to poverty and corruption.
Emir Escapes Bandit Attack; Igboho Seeks FG Approval
Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho awaits FG approval for his security outfit. Bandits attack Kwara palace, abduct 10. Amnesty International demands rescue.
Herder Kills Farmer, Cuts Heart Open Over Grazing
A herder was arraigned in court for allegedly killing a farmer by cutting his heart open after the farmer refused to let him graze on his farm.
Gumi urges FG to grant amnesty to bandits
Sheik Ahmad Gumi calls on the Federal Government to grant amnesty to armed bandits, suggesting a rehabilitation approach similar to that used for repentant Boko Haram members.
Presidency Office Seeks Suspension of Mountain Prayers
The North Central presidency office has called for a temporary halt to Ori Oke prayer gatherings in Kwara and Kogi due to rising insecurity, citing bandit hideouts in forests and mountains.
Taraba Army Raid Kills Two Suspected Bandits
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army killed two suspected bandits in Donga LGA, Taraba State, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and other items.
Troops Neutralise Bandits, Recover AK-47 in Taraba
Nigerian Army troops neutralised two bandits and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Taraba State during a tactical operation based on intelligence.
Bandits Abduct Katsina Varsity Student, Demand N20m Ransom
Bandits have kidnapped Auwal Mas'ud Shitu, a 300-level student at Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina, demanding N20 million ransom.
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Kwara Communities Attacked: Bandits Abduct Residents, Burn Palace
Suspected bandits attacked two Kwara communities in two days, abducting residents and setting the Emir's palace ablaze in Yashikira, renewing security concerns.
Gunmen Abduct 10 in Attack on Emir's Palace in Kwara
Gunmen abducted 10 people in a coordinated attack on the Emir's palace and police station in Kwara State, setting part of the palace on fire. Police launch rescue operation.
Ogbomosho Attack: 46 Abducted by Gunmen in Soldier Uniforms
An elderly man recounts the horrific attack on schools in Ogbomosho, where gunmen disguised as soldiers abducted 46 people, including children, teachers, and a baby.
Sunday Igboho Launches Iru Ekun Security Network
Sunday Igboho unveils Iru Ekun security network to fight bandits and insurgents in southwest Nigeria, with President Tinubu's approval.
Repentant Boko Haram Members Get N3m Payoff, N50k Salary
A Borno indigene alleges the Federal Government pays N3 million to rehabilitated Boko Haram insurgents and gives them monthly salaries of N50,000, sparking outrage.
PFN Alarms Over Rising Insecurity, Bandits Kill Three in Kwara
PFN decries escalating insecurity as bandits kill three worshippers and abduct 15 in Kwara. The fellowship warns several states have become killing fields.
Ogun Police Arrest Tailor Over False Bandit Alarm
Tailor Qawiyu confessed to fabricating a staged bandit attack video in Ogun State to gain TikTok followers, causing panic before his arrest.
Gunmen kill 3, abduct 15 in Kwara prayer ground attack
Three worshippers were killed and 15 others abducted by gunmen at a prayer ground in Ekiti LGA, Kwara State. Police have launched a rescue operation.
Gani Adams Calls on S-West Governors to Fight Kidnapping Now
Aare Ona Kakanfo Iba Gani Adams has called on South-West governors and traditional rulers to urgently tackle rising kidnapping and insecurity, warning that the situation has reached an alarming peak.
Gumi Denies Supporting Banditry, Accuses Groups of Doctoring Videos
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi distances himself from comments supporting banditry, accusing ethnic groups of doctoring videos and statements to mislead the public.
Gunmen Abduct Medical Worker and Wife in Kogi
Unknown gunmen abducted a community health worker and his wife in Iluke, Kogi State, early on May 22. The victims were taken on motorcycles amid sporadic gunfire, causing fear.
Troops Arrest Female ISWAP Collaborator in Borno
Nigerian troops arrested a 50-year-old woman suspected of collaborating with Boko Haram/ISWAP in Kukawa, Borno. She was caught transporting supplies to her terrorist son.
NYSC Extends Service of 12 Corps Members in Osun
NYSC Osun extends service year of 12 corps members for indiscipline, declares 27 absconders. 2,132 members complete service, receive certificates.
ASUU Raises Fresh Strike Alarm Over Unpaid Salaries
ASUU raises fresh strike alarm over unpaid salaries and unmet 2025 agreement terms, accusing FG of negligence and weaponizing poverty against lecturers.
Troops Arrest Suspected Cultist in Cross River Raid
Troops under Operation UDO KA arrested a suspected cultist and gang member in Obanliku LGA, Cross River. The suspect is linked to violent crimes, including shooting his mother.
Gani Adams: Terrorists Infiltrated 40 LGAs in South-West
Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams warns of terrorist infiltration in 40 local government areas across South-West Nigeria, criticizes governors for lack of collaboration.
Femi Adebayo laments insecurity in Oyo after attack
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo expresses heartbreak over bandit attacks on schools in Oyo State, abducting pupils and killing staff, urging authorities to intensify rescue efforts.
Troops Kill Two Suspected Bandits in Taraba Operation
Nigerian Army troops neutralized two suspected bandits in Ibi LGA, Taraba, recovering weapons and charms during a fierce gun battle on May 18.
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