Benue Attack Kills 10+ as UTME Postings Raise Safety Concerns
Over 10 feared dead in a late-night attack on Ankpali community in Benue, while students in Plateau express safety worries over JAMB exam postings to volatile areas.
Category : Banditry
Explosions, Silent Implosions, and National Endurance Threat
The recent suicide bombings in Maiduguri and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East highlight a deeper crisis of institutional implosions and eroded trust, challenging Nigeria's call for endurance without clear solutions.
Ekiti Launches 'Operation Comb the Bush' Against Criminals
Ekiti State security agencies have initiated 'Operation Comb the Bush,' a joint effort to combat criminal activities by clearing hideouts and enhancing patrols, following intelligence reports of threats from neighboring states.
Scores Killed in Herdsmen Attack on Benue Community
At least 10 residents were killed in a late-night attack by suspected armed Fulani militia in Ankpali community, Benue State. The assault forced many families to flee as search efforts continue for missing persons.
ADC Chieftain Proposes Kwara Security Compact Against Banditry
Prof Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia of the ADC unveils a six-pillar framework, the Kwara Rural Security and Recovery Compact, aimed at securing movement corridors and protecting communities from banditry through strategic measures.
Kwara Forest Guards Cry Out After Terrorists Kill Five
Forest guards in Kwara state allege starvation and abandonment following a deadly terrorist attack that killed five operatives, warning of security collapse without urgent intervention.
Kwara Highway Attack: Traveller Killed, Two Kidnapped
Suspected terrorists killed a traveller and abducted two others on the Egbe-Koro highway in Kwara state, sparking fear among residents over rising insecurity in border areas.
Niger Delta Stakeholders Reject Pipeline Contract Decentralization
Niger Delta ex-militants and stakeholders have rejected calls to decentralize the pipeline surveillance contract held by Tantita Security Services, warning it could undermine security gains and national interests.
Benue Farmers Flee Attacks, Farmlands Abandoned
Farmers in Benue State are fleeing communities due to escalating bandit attacks, leaving fertile farmlands uncultivated and many displaced in camps.
Zamfara Bandit Attacks Kill Over 21, 11 Bandits Neutralized
Gunmen on motorcycles killed over 21 villagers and abducted scores in Zamfara, while police neutralized 11 bandits in a separate attack that left five dead, including two officers.
Teen ISWAP Courier Arrested in Borno, Tied to Jilli Attacks
Nigerian troops have detained a 15-year-old suspected ISWAP logistics courier in Ngamdu, Borno, connecting him to recent terrorist assaults and military airstrikes on insurgent enclaves in the Jilli area.
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Borno Senatorial Candidate Gets 10 Years for Boko Haram Fuel Supply
A former Borno State senatorial candidate has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly supplying fuel to Boko Haram terrorists, but will be released immediately due to time already served in detention.
Troops Kill 60 Bandits, Son of Kingpin in Zamfara Operation
Nigerian military forces eliminated 60 bandits, including the son of wanted leader Alhaji Ado Allero, in a coordinated ground and air offensive in Zamfara State. The operation targeted key commanders and disrupted bandit networks across the North-West reg
Bandits Kill 21 in Zamfara Village Attack
Gunmen on motorcycles killed over 21 villagers and abducted scores in a Zamfara community, with residents calling for urgent security deployment.
Niger Delta Youth Groups Reject NASS Invite, Demand Pipeline Control
Youth organizations in Rivers State, including the Ijaw Youth Council and Ogoni youth groups, have rejected claims of being invited to National Assembly discussions on pipeline surveillance. They organized protests demanding decentralization of surveillan
Ondo Residents Protest Insecurity, Question Security Votes Impact
Residents of Akure North communities in Ondo State protested violently, barricading roads to demand government action after recent killings and abductions, questioning the use of security votes.
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Katsina Mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples Amid Banditry
Katsina State Government announces mass wedding for 1,000 couples on April 25, 2026, while armed bandits terrorize nearby communities with extortion demands.
Boko Haram Parades Kidnapped Victims in Borno Video
A Boko Haram faction, JAS-AWJ, has released a video showing abducted residents from Ngoshe community in Borno State. The group claims the victims are unharmed, while the Borno South Youth Alliance confirms 416 people are held.
Nigeria's Security Crisis Deepens with Multiple Attacks
A wave of deadly attacks across Nigeria over the weekend has left at least 15 people dead, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current military strategies and government response to the nation's persistent insecurity.
Bandits Abduct Mother and Baby, Kill Man in Kaduna
Bandits have abducted a nursing mother and her newborn baby in Mothercat, Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, killing a man named Mustapha during the coordinated attacks on multiple communities.
Boko Haram Shows 416 Kidnapped Victims in Borno Video
A Boko Haram faction released a video showing 416 abducted residents from Ngoshe, Borno, claiming they are healthy and unharmed. Victims appeal for government intervention to secure their release.
Bandits Kill Five Forest Guards in Kwara Village Raid
Armed bandits attacked Nuku village in Kwara, killing five forest guards and destroying property worth millions of naira, heightening security fears in the region.
Eight Family Members Killed in Plateau Village Attack
A late-night assault on Mbwelle village in Plateau State's Bokkos LGA claimed eight lives, including a pregnant woman, with three injured and several missing. Local authorities condemn the violence and urge community vigilance.
Plateau Attack: 8 Killed in Mbwelle, Security Response Criticized
Eight people were killed in Mbwelle village, Plateau State, during a gunmen attack on April 9, 2026. Community leaders express frustration over the lack of security response during the hours-long assault, with victims primarily from one family.
Kebbi Attack: 24 Killed, Church and Mosque Razed
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora confirms 24 fatalities in Easter Sunday terrorist attack on Debe village, Kebbi State. Church and mosque destroyed, hundreds displaced.
Bandits Kill Five Forest Guards in Kwara Attack
Bandits launched a deadly assault on Nuku village in Kwara State, killing five forest guards and destroying property in a brazen early morning attack.
24 Killed, Church and Mosque Burnt in Kebbi Attack
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed 24 fatalities in a violent Easter attack on Debe village in Kebbi State. Armed assailants burned St. Mary's Catholic Church, a mosque, homes, and shops, displacing hundreds of residents.
61 Bodies Recovered After Bandit Attack in Niger State
Security operatives and civilians were killed in a bandit attack in Shiroro LGA, Niger State. Residents flee amid rumors of further invasions, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
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Bandits Demand 700 Cows, 1,000 Sheep from Katsina Communities
Armed bandits have issued an ultimatum to villages in Katsina State's Kankia LGA, demanding 700 cows and 1,000 sheep within four days or face violent raids, causing mass displacement.
Two Die Fleeing Bandit Rumors, Kwara Ransom Reduced
Panic in Niger State communities leads to deaths as residents flee rumored bandit attacks. Separately, Kwara abductors lower ransom for eight church worshipers from N1 billion to N150 million amid security concerns.
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