Category : Banditry


Bandits Injure Marafa, Kill Cleric in Zamfara

Bandits shot APC chieftain Abdullahi Marafa, killed an Imam and worshippers, and abducted women in Zamfara. Atiku warns against suspending political campaigns in northern states.

CSOs Support Military's 'No Retreat' Order Against Bandits

Civil society organizations under NPSAN endorse Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede's directive for intensified military operations against bandits in Nigeria's Northwest region, citing improved coordination and urging community support.

Alaafin Calls for Coordinated Action on Insecurity

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, expresses alarm over escalating insecurity in South West, Kwara, and Kogi, urging federal and state governments to deploy more security and improve coordination.

Bandits Attack GUO Bus, Kill Driver, Abduct Passengers

A GUO bus traveling to South-East Nigeria was ambushed by armed bandits along the Benin-Ore expressway. The attackers killed the driver and kidnapped passengers, with videos capturing the aftermath and eyewitness accounts.

Zamfara Governor Mourns Bandit Attack Victims

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State expresses profound grief over a bandit attack in Bukkuyyum LGA, which killed and injured many, and deploys a high-level delegation to provide support.

Troops Arrest Smugglers, Recover Materials in Borno-Yobe

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected smugglers and recovered a large quantity of materials, including solar panels and cash, in a coordinated operation along border communities between Borno and Yobe States.

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