Armed bandits launched a midnight raid on Kemanji community in Kwara, killing several soldiers and abducting at least seven residents after a prior threat letter, sparking fear and mourning.
The Ogoni Liberation Initiative criticizes Nigeria's reintegration of Boko Haram terrorists, while security alerts warn of planned ISWAP attacks in Abuja and Niger State. Zamfara State reaffirms its no-negotiation stance with bandits.
Bishop David Oyedepo has proclaimed divine retribution against bandits and terrorism sponsors within the next week during a Covenant Day of Vengeance service in Ogun State.
A Kaduna man identified as Junior endured nine months of brutal captivity under bandits, emerging emaciated and traumatized after being forced to sit motionless under a tree with swarms of flies.
The Zamfara State Government has reiterated its firm stance against negotiating with bandits, pledging intensified efforts and new strategies to combat insecurity. Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni Mudi announced this during a condolence visit to Bunkasa
A joint security operation has successfully rescued the remaining 13 passengers abducted by bandits along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State. The victims, initially misidentified as JAMB students, were traveling in a Benue Links bus when attacked.
Zamfara State Police Commissioner Ahmed Mohammed Bello confirms over 50 bandits neutralized and two officers killed in a recent highway operation. He outlines new security strategies, including road closures and farmer protection units.
Security experts urge Nigeria to address root causes like poverty and unemployment, enhance accountability in security sector, and reduce reliance on foreign aid to combat terrorism and banditry effectively.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State announces steady progress in combating banditry, with efforts supported by security agencies and community cooperation.
Troops have captured a suspected terrorist in Kaduna's Igabi LGA, with investigations revealing he fled violent clashes between rival leaders Dogo Gide and Kabiru in the Kachia-Kagarko-Chikun corridor.
A civil society coalition has urged President Tinubu to implement US Congresswoman Kimberly Daniels' recommendation to remove Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, citing allegations of past ties with bandits during his tenure as Zamfara governor.
Residents of Ipo community in Rivers State are living in fear following the abduction of a local vigilante commander by suspected armed herders. A joint security operation has recovered weapons and destroyed criminal camps, but the community warns of ongo
Operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards have arrested eight suspects for aiding terrorists, seizing explosives, cash, and motorcycles intended for bandits in Bindin.
Gunmen attacked a bus carrying UTME candidates in Benue State, abducting 14 passengers, as JAMB and CBT centres clash over technical issues disrupting exams nationwide.
Boko Haram terrorists killed four soldiers and a civilian in Borno State, while Plateau State holds security talks to address persistent violence and displacement affecting thousands.
Suspected bandits have abducted 14 passengers, including Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board candidates, on the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State. The attack occurred Wednesday night as victims traveled for exams.
Armed kidnappers have abducted 15 passengers, mostly JAMB candidates, in Benue State. The incident occurred when a driver violated a company night travel ban, highlighting security risks for students.
Gunmen attacked a bus on the Makurdi-Otukpo road, abducting 14 passengers including JAMB candidates. Police and local authorities have launched a rescue mission amid rising insecurity.
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Security has convened a special dialogue in Jos, revealing that Plateau State's insecurity has destroyed over 18,000 houses and displaced 80,000 people since 2001.
Security forces in Gombe State have arrested Bala 'Pakapaka', the second-in-command to bandit leader Kachalla Auta, and his wife Zulaha Bala after an intelligence-led tracking operation from Plateau State. The suspects are in custody for interrogation as
A 32-day-old baby abducted with its mother in Kaduna State has died in captivity. Bandits are demanding N7 million to release the mother and the infant's corpse, according to a community report.
Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has urged the Federal Government to improve military morale and equipment amid rising insecurity, while calling for internal investigations into collaborators with bandits and terrorists.
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Benue State through intelligence-led operations, with both individuals recovered safely without injuries.
Zamfara State Community Protection Guards arrested a driver transporting 98 explosive devices, N13 million cash, and three motorcycles to a bandits' camp in Bindin village. The suspect confessed the items were for illegal miners linked to banditry.
US lawmaker Kimberly Daniels calls for President Tinubu to review Nigeria's security leadership, recommending removal of Defence Minister Bello Matawalle amid worsening killings and abductions.
Nigerian troops and vigilantes conducted a raid on an illegal mining site in Kogi, arresting three suspects linked to MACBAN and recovering weapons and cash.
Tension grips Ipo Community in Rivers State as a local vigilante leader disappears following a violent encounter with suspected bandits in nearby forests. Police confirm investigation is underway.
Nigerian Army troops under Operation WUTAN DAJI have conducted successful clearance operations in Bauchi State, neutralizing bandits, rescuing eight kidnapped victims, and recovering a significant cache of arms and equipment.
Armed bandits attacked communities in Kogi State, killing three residents and kidnapping five others in separate incidents in Omala and Kabba/Bunu LGAs, sparking panic and concerns over rising insecurity.
Nigeria's Defence Minister General Christopher Musa reveals a new military strategy targeting anyone supporting or trading with bandits and terrorists, declaring 'a friend of a thief is a thief'.