Category : Banditry


Kaduna Church Attack: IGP Deploys DIG, Seven Rescued

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has directed DIG Shehu Umar Nadada to coordinate security operations in Kaduna after bandits attacked churches, killing five and abducting fourteen. Seven victims have been rescued.

Heipang Attack: 3 Killed, 1 Injured; Suspect Arrested

Armed terrorists killed three youths and injured one in a midnight assault on Pwomol village, Heipang District, Plateau State. A suspect was apprehended with blood stains, and the Berom Youth Moulders-Association demands justice.

Adebayo Demands Action After Plateau Attack

Former SDP candidate Adewole Adebayo calls for urgent government action following deadly attacks in Angwa Rukuba, Plateau State, warning that inaction risks deepening insecurity and eroding public trust.

Three Youths Killed in Fresh Plateau Attack

Three young men were killed in an attack in Pwomol village, Plateau State, with one injured. The Berom Youth Moulders Association confirmed the incident and called for a thorough investigation.

Bloody Easter in Benue, Kaduna Despite Security Pledges

Easter Sunday attacks in Benue, Kaduna, and Borno states left at least 24 dead and many abducted, despite government promises of enhanced security. Governor Alia condemns the violence, while Bishop Kukah warns of Nigeria's dangerous drift.

IED Attack Kills Driver, Motorcyclist in Niger State

A commercial driver was killed instantly when his vehicle triggered an improvised explosive device on the Lumma-Babanna road in Niger State. Suspected terrorists also shot dead a motorcyclist, highlighting severe security challenges on this vital transpor

Troops Kill Bandit Leader's Son, Many Terrorists in Zamfara

Nigerian military forces have neutralized several terrorists, including the son of a notorious bandit leader, during a major operation in Zamfara State. The raid targeted Ado Alero's camp in Tsafe Local Government Area on April 4, 2026.

Troops Kill 65 Bandits, Son of Wanted Leader in Zamfara

Nigerian troops neutralized 65 terrorists, including Kachalla Iliya Sarki, son of wanted bandit leader Ado Allero, in a major Zamfara operation. The seven-hour battle saw heavy casualties and marks a setback for banditry in the North-West.

Mother, 4 Daughters Kidnapped in Kaduna Home Invasion

Bandits have abducted a mother and her four daughters from their residence in Kurmin-Uwa near Janjala, Kagarko LGA, Kaduna. This attack follows the kidnapping of seven family members and three others in Unguwar Sabon-Titi just 24 hours earlier.

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