2 Bandit Kingpins, 7 Others Killed by Troops in Two States
Troops of Sector 2, Nigerian Army, killed two notorious bandit kingpins, Gomina and Anaruwa, and seven others in coordinated operations in Katsina and Zamfara states.
Category : Banditry
Bandits Kill 11 in Katsina Reprisal Attack
Suspected bandits killed 11 residents in Gwalgoro village, Katsina, in a reprisal attack after security forces foiled an earlier raid and neutralized several gang members.
Bandits Abduct 15 Women, Children in Katsina, Impose Levy
Bandits abducted 15 residents, mostly women and children, in Bakori LGA, Katsina. They also imposed a N10m levy on farming communities, threatening to block cultivation.
SDP chieftain condemns killings, kidnappings in Ekiti
Adewole Adebayo condemns killings and kidnappings of worshippers in Ekiti, as churches close and government intensifies rescue efforts.
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Suspected Herdsmen Kill Four in Benue Community Attack
Suspected armed herders killed four people in a fresh attack on Aila Odugheho in Agatu LGA, Benue State. The victims were ambushed while walking to a nearby village. Security operations are ongoing.
Terrorists Kill Nurse, Four Farmers in Niger State
Terrorists killed a nurse and four farmers in Niger State. The attack occurred in Unguwan-Karu village; the nurse was fetching firewood after work.
Armed Herdsmen Kill 4 in Fresh Benue Ambush Attack
Suspected armed herdsmen killed four people in an ambush in Agatu LGA, Benue State. The local chairman says security presence has forced herdsmen to use ambush tactics.
North-West Governors Reject Negotiations with Bandits
North-West governors reject negotiations with bandits, pledging intensified security operations and community cooperation to restore stability in the region.
No More Talks: North-West Governors Shift to Security Crackdown
North-West governors rule out further negotiations with bandits after failed peace deals, focusing on security crackdowns and community policing strategies.
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Bandits Kill 3 Police Officers in Kwara Attack
Bandits raided a Police Mobile Force camp in Kwara State, killing three officers and injuring two. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 2, 2026.
CAN Calls for Peace to Avert Seasonal Clashes in Taraba
The Christian Association of Nigeria in Lau LGA, Taraba, urges farmers and herders to embrace peace as rainy season begins, warning against actions that may trigger conflicts.
Troops Neutralise Four Notorious Terrorists in Katsina
Nigerian Army troops neutralised four key terrorist commanders in Katsina, recovering weapons, motorcycles, phones, and cash. The operation dealt a major blow to banditry in the region.
Troops Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 10 abducted victims in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna State. The victims were released from a terrorist camp on April 30.
Nigeria Offers Free Evacuation Flights Amid Xenophobic Attacks in SA
Nigeria launches free repatriation flights for citizens in South Africa as xenophobic violence kills two Nigerians and destroys businesses in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban.
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Zamfara Police Neutralize Bandit Kingpin Dandumbulu
Zamfara police tactical team killed bandit kingpin Alhaji Lawali Dandumbulu in Lilo community, rescued victims, and destroyed his camp.
Sokoto Deputy Governor's Relatives Abducted by Bandits
Bandits abducted eight people, including relatives of Sokoto deputy governor, in Sabon Birni LGA. Attackers stole phones and cash, residents appeal for help.
Survivor Mourns as Pastor, Family Killed by Bandits Laid to Rest
Weng Choji mourns his father, mother, and two siblings killed by bandits in Plateau State. The family was laid to rest on April 30.
Katsina Police Arrest Bandit Informant, Seize Charms
Katsina State Police arrested 28-year-old Usman Isah, a suspected bandit informant, recovering criminal charms. He allegedly threatened to kill a resident unless paid N10 million.
Bandits Abduct Farm Owner, Kill Labourer in Kwara
Bandits attacked a farm settlement in Kwara, killing a Beninese labourer and abducting the owner. They demand N20 million ransom and two motorcycles.
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Goalkeeper Banned 13 Games for Punching Opponent
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was handed a 13-match ban for punching SD Huesca captain Jorge Pulido, sparking a mass brawl in a Spanish second-division derby.
Adamawa Attack: Survivor Recounts Gunmen Killing 29 in Village
A survivor narrates how gunmen stormed Guyaku community in Adamawa, killing 29 people. Victims receive treatment, community mourns and appeals for security.
Zamfara Residents Lament High Food Prices Amid Banditry
Residents of Zamfara State decry rising food costs and accuse governments of neglect as banditry disrupts farming, forcing farmers to abandon lands.
Troops Arrest ISWAP Logistics Supplier in Yobe
Nigerian Army and CJTF arrest a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Yobe, recovering timber, fibre, and cash. Investigation ongoing.
Seven Killed in Fresh Herder Attack in Benue
At least seven people were killed by suspected armed herders in Logo LGA, Benue State. Residents fled as attackers on motorcycles fired sporadically.
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Bandits Kill 11 in Katsina Village Attack
Suspected bandits killed 11 residents and injured two others in Gurbi Village, Katsina State. Security forces have increased patrols to track down the perpetrators.
Pro-Tinubu Group Alleges State Agents Vandalized Billboards
BTO Renewed Hope Team accuses suspected state agents of destroying Tinubu billboards in Ondo, linking it to Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo's rising profile.
Kogi Orphanage Principal: Students Escaped, Not Rescued
The principal of Daarulkitab Islamic Training Centre in Kogi State says 15 students escaped from bandits, contradicting official rescue claims.
Police Arrest Four, Recover Rifles in Kaduna
Nigeria Police arrest four suspected bandits in Kaduna, recover AK-47 rifles, ammunition. IGP commends operatives for breakthrough.
Bandits Storm Orphanage School in Kogi, Abduct Pupils
Suspected bandits attacked an orphanage school in Kogi State, abducting 23 pupils and staff. Security forces rescued 15 pupils; search continues for others.
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Bandits Abduct Two in Kogi Days After Pastor Kidnapping
Bandits attacked Odo-Eri community in Kogi again, kidnapping two residents just days after an RCCG pastor and his family were abducted, heightening fear among locals.
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