Category : Banditry


Bandits Kill Police Officer, 5 in Zamfara Attack

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police and five villagers in Farin Ruwa, Zamfara. Several others were abducted. Read the full report on the escalating insecurity.

Police Outpost Set Ablaze in Niger State Attack

Suspected terrorists attacked a police border patrol post in Niger State's Borgu LGA, burning the facility and farm produce. This follows a deadly assault days earlier, escalating security fears. Read more.

Bandits Kill 30+, Abduct Many in Niger LGAs

Armed bandits have killed over 30 people and abducted many, including children, in attacks on Agwara and Borgu LGAs of Niger State. Urgent government intervention is needed.

Gunmen Attack, Burn Ipele Police Station in Ondo

Suspected bandits attacked the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Ondo State on New Year's Eve, setting it ablaze. Residents fled into the bush. Police confirm situation is now under control. Read more.

Bandits Attack Priests in Nasarawa, Near Abuja

Armed bandits attacked two Catholic priests at St. Rita Church in Mararaba, Nasarawa. Both were seriously injured and hospitalized. Read the full report and the Knights of St. John's condemnation.

Two Catholic Priests Stabbed by Bandits Near Abuja

Armed bandits attacked two priests at St. Rita Catholic Church in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. Both clerics are in stable condition after emergency treatment. The Knights of St. John condemn the worsening insecurity.

3 Killed, 3 Abducted in Fresh Kaduna Bandit Attack

Suspected bandits attacked Bundu Kahugu in Kaduna, killing three and abducting three others. This is the second assault on the community in two weeks. Residents plead for security and better networks.

7,000 New Forest Guards Deployed to Fight Bandits

The Tinubu administration has deployed over 7,000 newly trained Forest Guards to seven frontline states to tackle banditry and secure Nigeria's forests. Learn about their mission and training.

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