Bandits Raid Sokoto Village, Abduct Women
Gunmen attacked Tudun Mallam village in Sokoto, shooting two and kidnapping over 10 women. Residents question security promises. Read the full report.
Category : Banditry
Katsina Govt Explains Release of 70 Bandits in Swap Deal
Katsina State government defends its decision to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace swap deal that has freed over 1,000 hostages and restored farming in affected LGAs.
Bandits Neutralized in Kogi Forest Raid
Security forces neutralize several bandits in a joint Kogi forest operation. Police urge residents to report suspicious individuals with bullet wounds. Full details and video.
Army, Bandits in Shootout at Obajana, Kogi State
Nigerian Army clashes with armed bandits near Dangote's Obajana Cement plant. Joint security operations across Kogi forests yield results as Tinubu's crackdown claims over 13,500 fighters killed.
Bandits Impose N50,000 Farm Tax in Kano, Katsina
Armed groups in Kano and Katsina are extorting farmers, demanding N50,000 per acre. This threatens Nigeria's food supply. Read more on the security crisis.
Soldier, NSCDC Officer Killed in Benue Herder Ambush
Armed assailants suspected to be herdsmen ambushed and killed two security personnel in Benue's Kwande LGA. The attack highlights the escalating violence in the region. Read the full report.
Herdsmen Kill 2 Security Personnel in Benue
Two security operatives were killed by armed herdsmen in Benue's Udeku community. Residents flee as attacks surge. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
4 Bandits Arrested with 65 Cows in Kaduna
Kaduna security operatives nab four suspected bandits and recover 65 rustled cows in Chikun LGA. Police vow to sustain anti-crime operations. Read details.
Katsina Explains Plan to Release 70 Suspected Bandits
Katsina State government defends plan to release 70 suspected bandits as part of a peace agreement that has freed over 1,000 abductees. Commissioner likens move to wartime prisoner exchange.
Police, Military Kill Bandits in Kogi Air Strikes
A coordinated security operation in Kogi State has eliminated numerous armed bandits. Police spokesperson William Aya details the successful air and ground assault. Read how residents can support ongoing efforts.
Katsina Justifies Release of 70 Suspected Bandits
Katsina State Government defends releasing 70 suspected bandits as part of a peace accord, likening it to a prisoner exchange. Details on the controversial move inside.
Bandits Threaten Oyo Community with Warning Notes for Jan 20
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile, Oyo State, are on edge after handwritten notes warned of a bandit attack on January 20, 2026. Police have launched a full investigation and deployed security assets. Stay informed and report suspicious activity.
Suspected Bandits Issue Written Attack Threat in Oyo
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile in Oyo State live in fear after suspected bandits dropped handwritten notes warning of an impending attack. Police have launched a full-scale investigation.
Bandits Threaten Attack on Oyo's Ikoyi-Ile Community
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile in Oyo State live in fear after suspected bandits issued handwritten notes warning of an attack on January 20, 2026. Police have launched an investigation.
Aborisade Condemns Old Oyo Attack, Urges Unity
ADC chieftain Chief Niyi Aborisade condemns the deadly bandit attack on Old Oyo National Park, urging Oyo State government and residents to unite against insecurity. Read his full statement.
YDV Raises Alarm Over Bandit Influx in Southwest
Yoruba group YDV warns of bandit infiltration in Southwest Nigeria, citing attacks & land grabs. Calls for vigilance, state police, and action against terror sponsors. Read more.
Army Neutralises Bandit, Recovers Arms in Plateau Operation
Nigerian Army troops neutralised a notorious bandit, Sadiq Isah, and recovered weapons in a Plateau State raid. Read the full details of the operation and its link to the Tosho mining attack.
Police Kill Notorious Bandit in Benue
Benue Police confirm the death of a notorious bandit, Terkaa Samuel, in a shootout. Two others died in a separate cult clash. Read the full details.
Residents Flee Oyo Village After Deadly Bandit Attack
Oloka village in Oyo State remains deserted after a deadly bandit attack killed five forest guards. Residents flee despite security deployment. Read more on the community's trauma and calls for action.
Police Confirm Death of Notorious Bandit in Benue
Benue Police eliminate wanted bandit Terkaa Samuel in Ukum gunfight. Two cultists also killed in separate clash. CP Emenari vows to protect lives and property.
Makinde vows action after bandits kill 5 in Oyo park attack
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde pledges decisive response after a cross-border bandit attack at a National Park office kills five Forest Guard officers. Security agencies are investigating.
5 Farmers Killed by Suspected Herdsmen in Benue
Suspected armed herders killed five farmers in Benue's Udeku Maav-Ya community, worsening tensions and threatening food security. Read the full report.
5 Forest Guards Killed in Oyo Bandit Attack, Makinde Reacts
Governor Seyi Makinde calls for calm after a deadly cross-border bandit attack at a National Park office in Oyo State killed five officers. Security forces have deployed. Read the latest details.
Five Feared Dead in Oyo National Park Attack
Suspected bandits attacked National Park Service personnel in Oyo, leaving five feared dead. Police confirm incident and deploy tactical teams. Get the latest details.
5 National Park Officers Killed in Oyo Bandit Attack
Gunmen stormed a National Park Service post in Oyo, killing five operatives. Community leaders cite security risks from nearby forest settlements. Read the full report.
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.
Farmer recounts narrow escape from bandits in Ondo, Kwara
A Nigerian farmer, Sunday Alufogejo, narrates his harrowing escape from deadly bandit attacks in Ondo and Kwara states. Read his story of survival and loss.
Bandits Attack Katsina Communities, Abduct Many
Armed bandits launched coordinated night attacks in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina, abducting several residents. This follows a recent deadly mosque attack in the same area.
NBA Condemns Bandit Attacks in Niger State
The Nigerian Bar Association's Minna Branch condemns deadly attacks in Borgu and Agwara LGAs, urging government action to rescue victims and secure communities.
Man survives two deadly bandit raids in Ondo, Kwara
Sunday Alufogejo recounts his narrow escapes from separate bandit attacks in Kajola, Ondo, and Oke-Ode, Kwara. Read his harrowing story of survival and the devastating impact on communities.
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