Armed bandits shot dead businessman Sufiyanu Garba and abducted his pregnant wife Zainab in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Police have launched an investigation to rescue the victim and apprehend the attackers.
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges the Nigerian government knows the identities and locations of terrorists. He defends his negotiations, stating security agencies accompany him.
Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has called on Kwara State residents to resist intimidation from bandits and cooperate with security forces to restore normalcy in affected areas.
Nigerian Army troops have neutralized notorious bandit commander Alti, who terrorized communities along the Gusau-Funtua road. Known as 'the money bank,' his death disrupts kidnapping syndicates across Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto states.
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.
Armed bandits attacked Ungwan Tama community in Kaduna's Kachia LGA, kidnapping a woman, her one-year-old daughter, and a teenage boy. Three others were injured in the early morning raid, marking the second such incident in ten days.
Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere condemns unprecedented ransom demands by kidnappers for virgins and hard drugs, highlighting escalating insecurity across Nigeria.
Sunday Igboho claims President Bola Tinubu has backed a new security initiative for Southwest Nigeria to combat banditry and kidnappings, emphasizing peaceful measures and government support.
Armed bandits have abducted 10 residents in Ahun and Oro-Ago communities in Kwara State, demanding a N10 million ransom. Police have arrested 10 suspects in a coordinated operation.
A Kwara State High Court has sentenced Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping, and firearm offences, with the victim recounting a N100 million ransom demand.
Armed bandits have killed one person and abducted several others, including an Imam, in fresh attacks on communities in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, raising security concerns.
Security operatives in Gombe State have arrested two suspects accused of supplying fuel to bandits in Bauchi State, seizing 29 jerrycans of PMS in a stop-and-search operation.
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
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military base in Ngoshe, Borno, killing civilians and soldiers, abducting women, and burning parts of the town. Police confirm many missing as residents flee.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Mano village in Sokoto State, killing a phone charging shop owner and injuring others. The bandits looted items and rustled livestock, striking during Taraweeh prayers to avoid vigilantes.
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.
Two pregnant women abducted in Sokoto State have given birth to a baby boy and girl while held captive by bandits. The victims were kidnapped seven weeks ago alongside six family members.
DSS operatives in Gombe State have arrested two suspected arms couriers, seizing RPG warheads, a launcher, and other items linked to bandit networks after a three-week surveillance operation.
Operation ENDURING PEACE troops in Plateau State rescued two kidnapped victims from Bauchi and arrested a suspected gun runner in Kaduna, with ongoing efforts to apprehend fleeing criminals.
Suspected bandits killed one person and kidnapped four others, including three family members and a nurse, in separate attacks in Chikun LGA, Kaduna State. A suspect was arrested and is in police custody.
Armed bandits kidnapped six Muslim worshippers during Taraweeh prayers in Kaduna State, demanding a N30 million ransom. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria.
Troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE, with local security, eliminated two bandits on Katsina-Ala–Zaki Biam Road, Benue, seizing an AK-47 and ammunition.
Residents and youth groups in Kwara North oppose converting the NYSC camp in Yikpata to an IDP camp for displaced Fulani families, citing insecurity in Edu and Patigi LGAs.
Armed bandits have amputated a farmer's hand in Kaduna's Kubau LGA while he was working on his farm, highlighting escalating rural insecurity.
A National Youth Service Corps member, Abubakar Sadiq, was killed in a terrorist attack on a mosque in Kebbi state during Ramadan evening prayers. Friends describe him as peaceful and dedicated to national service.
Seven victims of a brutal attack in Plateau State's Bassa LGA were given a mass burial, sparking protests and demands for an end to violence and open grazing.
Ekiti State Amotekun Corps operatives have apprehended five suspected armed bandits following a tip-off from local residents. The suspects, who claimed to be farmers, were found with weapons and charms.
A serving NYSC member, Abubakar Sadiq, was among five worshippers killed in a mosque attack in Kebbi State. Suspected Lakurawa terrorists opened fire during prayers, with three injured survivors hospitalized.
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a mosque in Kebbi State, killing four worshippers and injuring five others. Authorities link the assault to a foiled military ambush earlier in the week.
Fear of terrorist attacks and abductions has led residents in Kwara's Edu and Kaiama LGAs to suspend night congregational prayers during Ramadan, with families opting for indoor worship for safety.