Bandits kill Kaduna businessman after N12m ransom, seize son
Bandits killed Kaduna businessman Mallam Auwal after collecting N12m ransom, then seized his son who delivered the payment. Funeral prayers held at Murtala Square.
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Seven miners die in Plateau pit collapse, residents demand safety
Seven miners died when a mining pit collapsed in Kassa, Plateau State. Residents urge government action and better safety measures at mining sites.
Bandits Kill Farmer on Farm in Kogi Community
Bandits have killed a farmer identified as Dada in Lokoja LGA, Kogi State, while working on his farm in Oshokoshoko, Oworo, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Bandits Kill Man, Nephew, Abduct Two Women in Sokoto
Bandits killed a man and his nephew, abducted his daughter and daughter-in-law, plus nine others in attacks on Taloka and Huda communities in Goronyo LGA, Sokoto State.
Bandits kill 21, abduct 37 in Sokoto community attack
At least 21 feared dead, 37 abducted as bandits attack Tsamaye in Sokoto, causing mass displacement and boat tragedy.
Bandits kill 21, abduct 37 in Sokoto, boats capsize
Bandits attacked Tsamaye in Sokoto, killing 21 and abducting 37. Overloaded boats capsized during escape, killing 18. Security forces failed to intervene.
Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Kill Woman, Abduct Resident
Bandits attacked Lata Nna community in Patigi LGA, Kwara, killing a woman and abducting a resident on August 2, 2026. Residents fled into bushes, some injured.
DSS, Vigilantes Kill Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 Others in Katsina
In an intelligence-led operation, DSS and community vigilantes in Katsina killed over 60 bandits, including kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, who planned a reprisal.
Bandits Kill 1, Abduct 31 in Katsina Night Attack
At least one person was killed and 31 others, mostly women, were abducted when suspected bandits stormed Shuwaki community in Bakori LGA, Katsina State, on Saturday night.
Bandits Kill 6 Soldiers, Abduct 70 in Zamfara Raid
Suspected bandits killed six soldiers and kidnapped over 70 residents in Kasuwar Daji, Zamfara, after overrunning a military outpost in a late-night attack.
Sokoto Bandits Kill 12, Burn 6 Alive in Lajinge
Suspected bandits killed 12 in Lajinge village, Sokoto, burning six alive in a four-hour raid. Security units just 2km away ignored distress calls.
US Condemns Kaduna Attack Killing 30, Urges Nigeria
The United States has condemned the killing of 30 people in a Kaduna village attack, urging Nigeria to address violence against Christians in the Middle Belt.
FG Expands Forest Guards to 10 States, Trains 9,000 Personnel
The Federal Government has expanded its Presidential Forest Guards Initiative to 10 states, with over 9,000 trained personnel to secure forests and curb banditry, including 2,000 in Kaduna, Edo, Kogi.
Bandits Kill Four in Kebbi Attack; Soldier Missing
Bandits attacked Tudun Bicci in Kebbi State, killing two forest guards and two locals. A soldier is missing. Chairman Hussaini Aliyu Bena confirmed the incident.
Emaciated Victims: Testimony of Failed Governance in Katsina
Khaleed Yazeedu shares haunting photos of two emaciated kidnap victims released after ransom, calling it an indictment of failed governance in Katsina.
Bandits Kill Worshippers in Sokoto Mosque, Abduct Residents
At least three worshippers were killed and several others abducted when bandits stormed a mosque in Tsamaye village, Sabon Birni LGA, Sokoto, during evening prayers. Seven bodies were recovered.
1997 Flashback: Bandits Raid Oyinlola's Lagos Home
In 1997, armed bandits raided the Lagos home of former military governor Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola, killing two attackers but losing an SMG rifle, as security forces faced over five weapon thefts in February alone.
Bandits Kill Guard, Abduct Lecturer in Zamfara Attack
Bandits attacked the residence of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda's rector, killing his guard and abducting several people, including a lecturer.
Germany Deports 31 Afghan Men, Vows More Removals
Germany deported 31 Afghan men to Kabul on a charter flight, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt vowing further deportations of criminals and security threats.
Notorious Bandit Commander Iliya Mai Rasha Among 40 Killed in Katsina
Over 40 bandits, including commander Iliya Mai Rasha, killed in Katsina gun battle after joint forces repelled attack by 200 armed bandits in Guga Village.
Kidnappers Abduct Boy in Yobe, Demand Ransom
Four armed men abducted 10-year-old Abdullahi Isa from his home in Yobe State on July 25, demanding a ransom. Police have launched a technical tracking operation.
40 Bandits Killed in Katsina Security Operation
More than 40 suspected bandits were killed and one security personnel died as Katsina Community Watch Corps and hunters repelled a large-scale attack on Guga Village.
Gunmen Kill Over 30 in Kaduna Community
Armed men killed over 30 people, including women and children, in Narido community, Kaduna State, prompting SOKAPU to demand urgent security deployment.
Bandits Abduct 13 on Jos-Kano Highway, Police Rescue 9
Kano police rescued nine passengers abducted by bandits on the Jos-Kano Highway in Doguwa LGA; three victims remain in captivity after a gun battle.
Four Killed in Bandit Attack on Sokoto Community
Suspected bandits wearing military uniforms killed four people and injured others in Unguwan Lalke, Sokoto State, looting homes and rustling livestock during a six-hour raid.
Bandits Abduct LG Chair, Kill Four in Zamfara
Bandits in Zamfara State abducted the chairman of Maru Local Government Area and killed four security personnel in a coordinated attack on his convoy.
Bandits Abduct High Court Judge in Kebbi State
Bandits have abducted a High Court judge in Kebbi State, prompting a search operation by security forces. The judge was taken from his home late Monday night.
Kebbi High Court Judge Kidnapped by Bandits in Midnight Raid
Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court was abducted by suspected bandits from his home in Bunza around midnight Sunday, triggering a police rescue operation.
Troops Rescue 5 of Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman's Family, 2 Police Killed
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued five family members of abducted Bungudu LGA chairman Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, but two policemen and a vigilante were killed in the attack.
Troops Arrest Two Boko Haram Suspects in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested two suspected Boko Haram members, Sidi Shagari and Abubakar Sadiq, during a clearance operation in Borno State on July 22, 2026, recovering phones, weapons, and cash.
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