Bandits kill two children, abduct several others in Zamfara attacks
At least four people have been k!lled, including two children, while several others were abducted in a series of attacks by suspected bandits across Zamfara State. Intelligence sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the attacks, which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, February 24, 2025, targeted communities in Gusau and Bukuyyum local government […]
Bandits Storm Niger Community, Kill Two, Abduct Ten Farmers
At least, two people have been killed, and no fewer than ten others have been kidnapped by armed bandits in Wushishi and Rafi Local Government Areas of Niger State. A security operative,said that the victims included a local vigilante and a logger. “Right now, the bandits are in Akare Forest. One of our vigilantes has […]
Scores Killed, Many Injured As Bandits Invade Katsina Community
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked Baure village in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered that many people were killed while several others were declared missing after the attack . It was further learnt that Baure village is widely known as a bandits’ den where bandits have significant control. Speaking […]
Bandits Kidnap Six, Burn Vehicles in Deadly Attack In Zamfara
Bandits suspected to be foot soldiers of a notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, have kidnapped 10 passengers and burnt their vehicle along Kaura-Namoda-Shinkafi Road in Zamfara state. The incident occurred at Kwanar Jalab village in Zungeru Ward, Shinkafi Local Government Area of the state a day after the Defence Headquarters declared Turji “a dead […]
Police Apprehend 4 Suspects Supplying Security Uniforms To Bandits In Katsina
The Katsina State Command has arrested four suspects who specialized in supplying military and police uniforms to bandits and other terrorist groups in the state. The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Katsina. Aliyu stated that the police apprehended one of the suspects on November 19 at […]
Troops Destroy Bandits’ Hideout, Recover Arms, Vehicle In Taraba, Benue
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, have dislodged several bandits operating in Taraba and Benue states. The troops launched a coordinated clearance operation on Friday in Akahagu and China villages of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State. The operation, codenamed ‘Operation Golden Peace’, is aimed […]
Breaking: Again, Bandits Plant Explosives Along Zamfara Road, Kill Travellers
Bandits on Wednesday planted a fresh set of explosives along Dansadau-Gusau road in Zamfara state, killing travellers. Gory pictures seen showed victims of the blast lying lifeless by the roadside as passersby looked on in shock and despair. This was after it was reported how fear of insecurity gripped residents of Dansadau Emirate under the […]
Troops Destroy Bandits’ Camps In Taraba
The Nigerian Army, under the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, has intensified its efforts against banditry in Taraba State through a series of clearance operations under the codename ‘Operation Golden Peace.’ The operations, which follow extensive patrols and community engagements, have successfully dismantled multiple bandit hideouts in the northern region of the state. […]
Bandits Storm Kaduna, Kill Two, Abduct Others
Suspected bandits, on Monday night, stormed the Kofar Doka area of Zaria city, Kaduna State and killed two people. A source said that the bandits came in their numbers on foot around 9:40 pm and went straight to the house of a Customs officer. According to the source, “The bandits who came in large numbers […]
Bandits Storm Kebbi, Kill Six Policemen, 30 Villagers
Bandits have killed six mobile policemen and 30 villagers at Dan Umaru in Zuru area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 30, 2023. Dozens of people were also kidnapped and hundreds of cattle rustled during the attack on neighboring villages. According to a Daily […]
