Notorious bandit Kachalla Sani Yellow killed in Zamfara
Kachalla Sani Yellow, a notorious bandit commander in Zamfara State, has been killed in Anka LGA under conflicting circumstances, with rival gang or security forces blamed.
Category : Banditry
Bandits abduct FRSC commander corpse, demand N450m ransom
Gunmen kidnapped the remains of a late FRSC Deputy Corps Commander and nine mourners in Kogi, demanding N450 million ransom. The corpse was later abandoned and buried.
Lt. Isaac Dies Rescuing 44 Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren
Lt. Felix Isaac, 28, died during the operation that freed 44 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire LGA. He was buried on July 10, the day hostages returned after 56 days.
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Nigerian Students Shut Down MTN HQ Over Xenophobia
Hundreds of university students in Abuja shut down MTN headquarters, blocked roads, and confronted police to protest alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
Lagos APM Candidate Adeoye Praises Makinde for Rescue of Schoolchildren
Prince Laja Adeoye, APM governorship candidate in Lagos, praised Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde for the safe rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers, lauding his no-ransom policy.
Bandits threaten to kill Oyo pupils if troops attempt rescue
Defence Minister Christopher Musa reveals terrorists holding abducted Oyo pupils and teachers threaten to kill them if military attempts rescue, using them as leverage for commander release.
Ndume urges Tinubu to sustain military offensive against bandits
Senator Ali Ndume called on President Tinubu to keep up military pressure on terrorists and bandits, citing recent successes including eliminated leaders and surrendering commanders.
Bride Killed in Boko Haram Attack in Borno
A bride was killed by a stray bullet as soldiers repelled coordinated Boko Haram attacks on military positions in Maiduguri, Borno State, leaving three civilians dead.
Troops Intercept Chadian Woman with Drugs for Terrorists
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested a Chadian woman transporting illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages to terrorists in the Lake Chad region, disrupting a key logistics network.
N1.5m recovered as six Boko Haram members surrender in Borno
Six suspected Boko Haram members and relatives surrendered to troops in Borno, with over N1.5 million recovered, amid sustained military pressure in the Mandara Mountains.
Cholera Outbreak Kills 9 ISWAP Terrorists in Borno
A cholera outbreak has killed nine ISWAP fighters in Borno State's Timbuktu Triangle. Two infected were executed by comrades after failed treatment. Military offensives continue.
Sultan Urges Northern Unity Against Banditry, Terrorism
Sultan Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III calls on northern traditional rulers and governors to unite against banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping, emphasizing collective responsibility and sustained funding.
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Shoot bandits on sight or be treated like one: Defence Minister
Nigeria's Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru orders troops to shoot bandits and terrorists on sight, warning soldiers who hesitate could be treated like bandits. Sokoto unveils over ₦27 billion in security equipment.
Gunmen kill three in fresh Plateau attack on Torok community
Suspected gunmen killed three persons in Torok community, Riyom LGA, Plateau State. Victims identified as Ezekiel Zakka, David Yakubu, Dauda Habila. Berom Youth Moulders Association condemns attack, demands justice.
Don't wait for orders, shoot terrorists: Defence Minister
Defence Minister Christopher Musa warns troops not to hesitate engaging terrorists; those waiting for orders will be treated as bandits. He spoke at commissioning of 62 armoured vehicles and 300 motorcycles in Sokoto.
Troops intercept woman, child heading to terrorist enclave
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI intercepted a 20-year-old woman and her two-year-old child allegedly attempting to enter a terrorist-held enclave near the Mandara Mountains in Borno State.
Bandits Threaten to Kill Abducted Oyo Students, Minister Says
Defence Minister Christopher Musa says terrorists who abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo state threatened to kill them if security forces attempted a forceful rescue.
Military Rescues Six Abducted Farmers Including Infants in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued six persons, including two infants, kidnapped from farms in Borno State. The victims were freed in Chibok LGA and reunited with families.
One Killed in Farmer-Herder Clash in Niger State
A farmer-herder dispute over destroyed farmland in Beji, Niger State, left one dead and another injured. The local government chairman and police confirm the incident.
Terrorists Ban Farming in Borno, Threaten Death to Farmers
ISWAP and JAS militants have banned farming in northern Borno, threatening death for violators. Over 100 farmers relocated to Kumalia, risking their lives to plant crops amid a worsening food security crisis.
Bandits Kill Katsina Man After Ransom Delivery
Bandits killed Alhaji Muhammad Bala in Katsina after he delivered ransom for his kidnapped friend, raising questions about ransom payments.
16-Year-Old Arrested in Germany School Stabbing Attack
A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested after a stabbing at Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Bavaria, left two girls seriously injured; police suspect a planned attack.
Fresh Bandit Attack in Sokoto: Six Dead, Five Injured
Six persons were killed and five others injured in a fresh bandit attack on Lajinge community in Sabon Birni LGA, Sokoto State, on July 8. The attackers also rustled livestock.
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Kwara church kidnap: Three rescued after 105 days, five killed
Three female worshippers kidnapped from a Kwara ECWA church were rescued after 105 days. Five others were killed despite a ₦20 million ransom payment.
12 Boko Haram collaborators arrested in Borno raid
Troops arrested 12 suspected Boko Haram collaborators, logistics suppliers, and spies in Damasak, Borno State, following intelligence from a prior suspect.
Terrorists kill driver, abduct 3 traders in Niger
A commercial driver was killed and three traders abducted by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on the New Bussa-Ibbi road in Niger State.
Army Chief: Progress in Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils
Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu says troops are making significant progress towards rescuing 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State on 15 May.
Bandits Kill Nine Farmers in Kaduna's Birnin-Gwari Emirate
Armed bandits attacked farming communities in Kaduna's Birnin-Gwari Emirate, killing at least nine farmers and abducting others, with search operations suspended due to darkness.
Oyo Abduction: Makinde Government Provides Update Amid Anxiety
Oyo government assures safe rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA, as security agencies intensify efforts amid growing public anxiety.
Oyo Abduction: Peter Obi Says Tinubu Never Called Makinde
Peter Obi claims Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Tinubu never called about the Oyo school abduction in over 50 days, criticizing federal inaction.
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