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 […]
Bandits Killed 214, Kidnapped 746 In Three Months – Kaduna Government
About 214 people were killed in attacks carried out by bandits, communal clashes and reprisals across Kaduna state from January to March 2023. The state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in the first quarter 2023 security report he presented to the state Security Council. 196 males, 14 […]
