Category : Banditry


Plateau Govt Alerts on Military Operation After Bandit Attack

Plateau State government has issued an alert to residents of Kanam Local Council regarding a military operation against bandits in the Garga axis, following a deadly ambush that resulted in casualties, including security personnel and vigilantes.

Gunfight in Katsina Leaves 15 Dead in Bandit Clash

A violent confrontation between suspected bandits and Community Watch Corps operatives in Katsina's Falale community resulted in at least 15 fatalities, with injuries reported on both sides amid ongoing security challenges in the state.

Bandits Attack Niger Immigration, Abduct Officer

Armed bandits from Benin Republic attacked immigration officers in Niger State's Borgu LGA, abducting one officer and stealing two AK-47 rifles. Security forces are conducting rescue operations.

Zamfara College Director Killed After Paying Ransom

Family members reveal how bandits killed Bashar Sani, a college administrator in Zamfara, after he paid over N25.7 million in ransom and motorcycles for kidnapped relatives, highlighting ongoing insecurity.

Bandits Abduct Five Foreigners at Zamfara Mining Site

Suspected armed bandits have abducted five Burkina Faso nationals from a gold mining site in Zamfara State, highlighting the dangerous nexus between illegal mining and criminal networks in Nigeria's northwest region.

Police Kill 3 Bandits After Traditional Ruler Murder in Benue

Benue State Police neutralised three suspected bandits in a gun battle following the abduction and killing of a 67-year-old traditional ruler in Katsina-Ala LGA. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, with security forces launching combing operations.

Bandits Attack Ibadan Vehicle, Abduct Passengers in Oyo

Gunmen abducted several passengers from a commercial vehicle on the Kishi-Ibadan route in Oyo State, heightening security concerns. The incident follows warnings about bandit hideouts in the Old Oyo Forest Reserve and rising terrorism in neighboring Kwara

Youth Killed by Bandits in Kogi, Community Mourns

A youth, Juwon Ajisafe, was killed by bandits in Bareke, Egbe, Kogi State. Residents and security forces responded, but the incident highlights ongoing insecurity and systemic failures in the region.

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