Survivor Mourns as Pastor, Family Killed by Bandits Laid to Rest
Weng Choji mourns his father, mother, and two siblings killed by bandits in Plateau State. The family was laid to rest on April 30.
Category : Banditry
Katsina Police Arrest Bandit Informant, Seize Charms
Katsina State Police arrested 28-year-old Usman Isah, a suspected bandit informant, recovering criminal charms. He allegedly threatened to kill a resident unless paid N10 million.
Bandits Abduct Farm Owner, Kill Labourer in Kwara
Bandits attacked a farm settlement in Kwara, killing a Beninese labourer and abducting the owner. They demand N20 million ransom and two motorcycles.
Goalkeeper Banned 13 Games for Punching Opponent
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was handed a 13-match ban for punching SD Huesca captain Jorge Pulido, sparking a mass brawl in a Spanish second-division derby.
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Adamawa Attack: Survivor Recounts Gunmen Killing 29 in Village
A survivor narrates how gunmen stormed Guyaku community in Adamawa, killing 29 people. Victims receive treatment, community mourns and appeals for security.
Zamfara Residents Lament High Food Prices Amid Banditry
Residents of Zamfara State decry rising food costs and accuse governments of neglect as banditry disrupts farming, forcing farmers to abandon lands.
Troops Arrest ISWAP Logistics Supplier in Yobe
Nigerian Army and CJTF arrest a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Yobe, recovering timber, fibre, and cash. Investigation ongoing.
Seven Killed in Fresh Herder Attack in Benue
At least seven people were killed by suspected armed herders in Logo LGA, Benue State. Residents fled as attackers on motorcycles fired sporadically.
Bandits Kill 11 in Katsina Village Attack
Suspected bandits killed 11 residents and injured two others in Gurbi Village, Katsina State. Security forces have increased patrols to track down the perpetrators.
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Pro-Tinubu Group Alleges State Agents Vandalized Billboards
BTO Renewed Hope Team accuses suspected state agents of destroying Tinubu billboards in Ondo, linking it to Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo's rising profile.
Kogi Orphanage Principal: Students Escaped, Not Rescued
The principal of Daarulkitab Islamic Training Centre in Kogi State says 15 students escaped from bandits, contradicting official rescue claims.
Police Arrest Four, Recover Rifles in Kaduna
Nigeria Police arrest four suspected bandits in Kaduna, recover AK-47 rifles, ammunition. IGP commends operatives for breakthrough.
Bandits Storm Orphanage School in Kogi, Abduct Pupils
Suspected bandits attacked an orphanage school in Kogi State, abducting 23 pupils and staff. Security forces rescued 15 pupils; search continues for others.
Bandits Abduct Two in Kogi Days After Pastor Kidnapping
Bandits attacked Odo-Eri community in Kogi again, kidnapping two residents just days after an RCCG pastor and his family were abducted, heightening fear among locals.
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NiDCOM Receives Rescued Trafficking Victim from Cairo
NiDCOM received rescued trafficking victim Busola Alale from Cairo, warning Nigerians against irregular migration and unverified job offers abroad.
Directors Boycott Threat Over 2026 Coal City Games Events
State sports directors threaten to boycott 2026 Coal City Games if NSC does not reinstate traditional sports, Olympic events, and board games removed from the festival.
Bandits Injure Marafa, Kill Cleric in Zamfara
Bandits shot APC chieftain Abdullahi Marafa, killed an Imam and worshippers, and abducted women in Zamfara. Atiku warns against suspending political campaigns in northern states.
Kwara monarch won't return without security improvement
Oba AbdulRahman Fabiyi of Owa-Onire fled his palace after armed attacks, including a December 2025 raid. He demands security before returning.
Banditry Ravages Ondo Communities: Fear, Economic Collapse
Banditry besieges Ondo communities, destroying local economies, disrupting lives, and driving farmers away as gunmen unleash terror in Akure North, Owo, and Ose councils.
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Plateau Poly Student Dies After Gunmen Attack
Priscilla, a Plateau State Polytechnic student wounded in a herdsmen attack in Heipang, died from her injuries on April 23, 2026.
5 Killed in Kaduna Gunmen Attack on Forest Guards
Gunmen killed five people and injured two others in an attack on a hunters' office in Gidan Waya, Kaduna State. Four victims were hunters, one was a student.
Kidnapper arrested for killing stepsister, son in Benue
Anthony Okwori, a suspected kidnapper, was arrested months after allegedly killing his stepsister and her son during a failed abduction attempt in Benue State.
Sokoto community repels bandits, kills one attacker
Residents of Achida community in Wurno LGA, Sokoto State, successfully repelled a bandit attack, neutralising one assailant and forcing others to flee with injuries.
Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills Police Officer, Soldier in Cross River
A petrol tanker explosion in Cross River State kills a police officer, a soldier, and others, with multiple injuries. Emergency responders rescue victims amid ongoing investigation.
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Bishop Akinlade Calls for Security, Curbing Terrorist Spread
Rt. Rev. Olubunmi Akinlade commends federal efforts against terrorism but demands more to protect Nigerians. He also addresses Osun state's peace, projects, and election tensions.
Bandits Kill 20 in Borno, Adamawa Border Communities
Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed 20 residents in Pubagu, Borno, and Mayo-Ladde, Adamawa, after overpowering local security forces in a violent assault on Tuesday.
CSOs Support Military's 'No Retreat' Order Against Bandits
Civil society organizations under NPSAN endorse Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede's directive for intensified military operations against bandits in Nigeria's Northwest region, citing improved coordination and urging community support.
Civil Society Supports Military's Anti-Banditry Directive in North-West
A northern civil society coalition has expressed strong support for recent directives by Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede to intensify anti-banditry operations across Nigeria's North-West region, citing the urgent need to address persistent insecuri
Kwara Gov Approves N20m for Families of Slain Soldiers in Kemanji Attack
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has pledged N20 million to each family of three soldiers killed in a bandit attack in Kemanji, plus N5 million for six wounded troops, during a hospital visit.
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HURIWA Laments Security Collapse Over Boko Haram Ultimatum
HURIWA warns of a worsening security crisis in Nigeria following Boko Haram's 72-hour ultimatum for abducted victims in Borno State, citing attacks on highways and Plateau communities.
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