All posts tagged "Bandits"
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I’m Alive’ — Notorious Zamfara Bandit Kingpin Sani Yellow Resurfaces In Video, Mocks Governor Dauda Lawal After Reported Death
July 15, 2026The footage appears to have been recorded from within a populated town, with Sani Yellow confidently...
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Insecurity
Katsina Local Vigilante Arrests Suspected Bandit Linked To Notorious Terror Kingpin, Suspect Confesses To Cattle Rustling, Attacks In Four Villages
June 25, 2026Kachalla Maha has been linked to several violent attacks across Katsina State, including the abduction of...
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Panic As False Bandit Alarm Disrupts Classes In Kwara Community, Police Debunk Attack, Vow To Go After Fake News Pushers
June 18, 2026Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the entire report was false, with no evidence of...
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill Three Police Officers, Vigilante Leader In Taraba Gun Battle
March 19, 2026They were said to have died while responding to a security threat in the affected community.
Insecurity
Bandits Invade Niger Border Community, Abduct Immigration Officer, Seize Rifles In Broad Daylight Attack
March 17, 2026The attack, which underscores growing insecurity along Nigeria’s porous borders, reportedly occurred on Tuesday morning at...
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Bandits Kill Katsina Resident Returning From Market Despite Reported Peace Deal With Authorities
March 16, 2026Afrika Eyes gathered that Hassan, who hailed from Sabon Layin Galadima in Faskari LGA, was shot...
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Insecurity
Bandits Kidnap Ondo LCDA Secretary, Two Others At Poultry Farm Near Akure Airport
March 9, 2026The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Monday morning at a poultry farm located along Kajola Road...
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BREAKING: Bandits Release Nine Adanla Abductees After Community Pays Over N40 Million Ransom In Kwara
March 6, 2026The victims were abducted on December 26, 2025, when heavily armed terrorists invaded the palace of...
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Kwara Residents Accuse Government, Security Forces Of Abandoning Nine Kidnap Victims Despite N40m Ransom
March 6, 2026The nine victims were abducted on December 26, 2025, when armed terrorists stormed the palace of...
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Insecurity
Bandits Invade Eruku Community In Kwara At Dawn, Burn Vehicle As Vigilantes, Forest Guards Repel Suspected Kidnapping Attempt
March 6, 2026Residents said the attack occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when heavily armed gunmen stormed the community.
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Bandits Strike Again In Kaduna Community, Abduct Married Woman, Infant; Three Residents Shot
March 4, 2026The assailants stormed the community around 2am on Wednesday, shooting sporadically and targeting homes.
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill Pastor In Kogi Community, Another Farmer Killed Barely 24 Hours
February 22, 2026Meanwhile, the attackers allegedly ambushed Pastor Gideon at the farm and killed him on the spot.
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Insecurity
Katsina DPO Killed In Deadly Bandit Ambush; Multiple Wounded, Cattle Rustled
February 13, 2026The bandits reportedly made away with additional cattle and livestock following the ambush.
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Insecurity
Bandits Rule Rural Zamfara Communities As Residents Pay Levies, Attend Prayers With Armed Gunmen
February 13, 2026In Dayau and Dolen Moriki, bandits reportedly move freely through the communities with AK-47 rifles slung...
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Bandit Disguised As Beggar In Kwara Community As Kwara South Security Intensifies Crackdown
February 11, 2026The suspect was caught disguising himself as a beggar in Igbaja.
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Insecurity
BREAKING: Bandits Raid Communities In Kaduna, Kidnap 31, Injure Local Chief
February 10, 2026The assailants abducted 20 people in Kutaho and 11 in Kugir, leaving the communities in fear.
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Insecurity
Bandits Raid Katsina Community, Steal Motorcycle, Mobile Phones As Security Arrest Two Suspected Hunters In Separate Operation
February 10, 2026The attackers stormed the community, dispossessing residents of their belongings before fleeing the area without resistance.
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Residents Raise Alarm As Armed Herdsman Roams Kano Streets In Broad Daylight
February 4, 2026He was accompanied by livestock, including sheep and rams, as he walked freely on the main...
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Police Arrest Two Notorious Bandits, Kidnapping Kingpins In Kwara, Recover AK-47, Ransom Cash, Motorcycle
December 26, 2025The suspects were arrested on Friday, December 19, 2025, by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence...
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“It Was The Government That Made Us Bandits” — Armed Group Says As Two LGAs Seal Peace Pact In Katsina
November 9, 2025It was the government that wanted us to engage in armed banditry, but now it has...
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BREAKING: Bandits Open Fire On Evangelism Bus In Kwara, One Injured As Driver Escapes Ambush
November 7, 2025The passengers were on their way to Shagbe, a community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area...
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150 Bandits Invade Kano Communities, Kill Residents, Steal Livestock
October 24, 2025The latest assault occurred just two days ago when about 150 armed men, riding on 50...
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill Youth Leader, Injure Mother, Abduct Two Others In Kwara Community Attack
October 13, 2025Meanwhile, during the invasion, the attackers shot a mother and her son, killing the son on...
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Insecurity
BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Businessman In Midnight Attack On Kwara Community
September 28, 2025Afrika Eyes gathered that the incident occurred around midnight when heavily armed gunmen invaded the community,...
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Woman In Fresh Midnight Attack On Kwara Community
September 25, 2025They came in the middle of the night and started shooting sporadically
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Insecurity
BREAKING: Bandits Kidnap Two Women in Midnight Attack On Kwara Community
September 22, 2025They reportedly fired multiple gunshots into the air to scare residents before forcing their way into...
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Peace Talks With Bandits Continue In Katsina As Government Officials, Traditional Leaders Meet Armed Fulani
September 20, 2025However, several armed Fulani, many believed to be operating from nearby forests, attended the meeting.
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Notorious Bandit Leader Frees 40 Captives In Katsina, Warns Govt After Alleged Attack On His People
September 19, 2025While handing the victims to officials, Garwa accused security operatives of carrying out an attack in...
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Bandits Kill Village Head, One Other In Midnight Attack On Sokoto Community
September 19, 2025The victims were identified as 47-year-old Murtala Sa’adu, the Village Head of Sayinna, and another resident,...
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Insecurity
BREAKING: Bandits Kill Vigilante Commander In Fresh Attack On Kwara Community
September 18, 2025The source disclosed that calls for security reinforcement went unanswered, leaving the local vigilante team to...
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Bandit Commander Frees 28 Captives In Katsina After Peace Deal
September 17, 2025Garwa, who was reportedly armed with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, handed over the captives to...
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Katsina Community Holds Peace Talks With Wanted Bandit Leader Ado Alero, Armed Fulani Herders
September 15, 2025Many of the Fulani herders in attendance were visibly armed with rifles, ammunition belts, and other...
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Insecurity
BREAKING: Bandits Attack Fulani Settlement In Kwara, Kill One, Rustle Cattle
September 10, 2025The attackers, numbering several and heavily armed, began shooting sporadically to instill fear among the villagers.
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Insecurity
BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Wife, Daughter Of APC Party Chairman In Kwara Community
September 8, 2025The armed men stormed the community late Sunday night, shooting sporadically to instill fear among residents...
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill 13 Worshippers In Katsina Mosque Attack As Community Gives Chase
August 19, 2025The commissioner noted that the people of Unguwan Mantau had laid an ambush against the bandits...
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Petrol Dealer, Manager In Kwara, Demand N200m Ransom
May 11, 2025It was gathered that the abduction occurred on Thursday evening around 7:20 p.m. along the Gbugbu–Ndeji...
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Bandits Kill Herder, Abduct University Student In Kebbi Midnight Raid
April 8, 2025It was gathered that the attack occurred at around 3:00 a.m. in Istijaba Villa, a student...
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After Bandits Kill His Brother, Ondo Lawmaker Equips Vigilantes Forces Bandits To Flee
April 1, 2025His intervention came after his brother, Bola Adelegbe, was killed in 2023 despite a ransom payment
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End Of Terror: Troops Eliminates Kachallah Dan Isihu, Notorious Bandit Terrorising Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna
March 27, 2025His criminal empire extended beyond local banditry—he played a key role in the infamous Kaduna train...
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Kwara Police Deny Reports Of Bandits Relocating To Bani, Assure Residents Of Safety
March 10, 2025The Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, clarified that there is no intelligence or operational report to...
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Zamfara Bandits Reportedly Relocate To Kwara
March 9, 2025The terrorist, apprehended by local vigilantes in Kyaram community, provided intelligence on the movements of the...
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Ex-Immigration Officer Arrested For Attempting To Sell Sophisticated Weapons To Bandits
March 5, 2025The dismissed officer, whose identity was not disclosed, was apprehended following an intelligence-led operation by the...
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After Bandits Kill His Brother, Ondo Lawmaker Equips Vigilantes Forces Bandits To Flee
March 1, 2025His intervention came after his brother, Bola Adelegbe, was killed in 2023 despite a ransom payment.
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Terrorist Kingpin Bello Turji Ready To Surrender, Says Chief Of Defence Staff
January 24, 2025The operations, he said, resulted in the elimination of Turji's second-in-command and several key lieutenants, leaving...
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Notorious Bandit Leaders Surrender Arms, Free Captives In Katsina
January 20, 2025The bandits handed over four AK47 rifles in good condition, along with 15 rescued individuals, including...
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill 21 Vigilantes Returning From Condolence Visit In Katsina Community
January 10, 2025Safana Local Government Area has become a hotspot for banditry, kidnappings, and violent attacks, which are...
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Federal Government Arraigns Four Terrorism Suspects Linked To Notorious Zamfara Bandit Leader, Bello Turji
December 23, 2024The Federal Government had initially filed charges against eight defendants, including Turji, who remains at large.
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Niger State Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Recover AK-47
October 15, 2024He confessed that he had worked with the Kachalla group for over two years and mentioned...
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Insecurity
Bandits Ambush Retired General, Abduct Scores In Zamfara Fresh Attack
October 13, 2024The attack comes days after bandits killed at least eight CPG personnel and a commercial driver...
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Crime
Zamfara Police Arrest NSCDC Officer, Fake Doctor, Others For Supplying Arms, Ammunition, Drugs To Bandits
September 27, 2024Zamfara Police Arrest NSCDC Officer, Fake Doctor, Others For Supplying Arms, Ammunition, Drugs To Bandits
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“Bring Proof That I Sponsor Bandits,” Matawalle Challenges Accusers Amid Allegations
September 24, 2024How can a governor lie to deceive the public? First, he accused me of stealing ₦70...
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Chief Of Defence Staff Vows To Arrest Notorious Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Soon
September 10, 2024Recently, he reportedly imposed a N30 million levy on the residents of Moriki, a community in...
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Nursing Mother, 21 Others In Kaduna Community
September 6, 2024The attackers stormed the home of Mr. Mutiu Adeleke, kidnapping his wife and three sons while...
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct 7 Farmers In Kaduna, Demand N2m Ransom
August 27, 2024The farmers were abducted while working on their farms on Saturday morning, August 24, 2024.
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Insecurity
Bandits Block Gusau-Funtua Road, Abduct Passengers From Multiple Vehicles
August 13, 2024The witness noted that the bandits had been launching daily attacks on commuters,
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Insecurity
Bandits Ambush Soldiers In Sokoto, Kill Four, Injured Others
August 11, 2024About a week ago, the bandits killed seven people in our community while pursuing vigilantes.
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Islamic Scholar, Students In Zaria
August 8, 2024Family members are now in a state of distress, urgently appealing for action from security forces.
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Police Neutralise Six Bandits In Benue
July 29, 2024Items recovered from the scene including one AK-47 rifle and two locally fabricated short guns loaded...
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Insecurity
Bandits In Hijabs Invade Katsina Community Abduct 25 Persons
July 9, 2024There was no security personnel presence during the attack
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Police, Military Raid Bandits’ Camps, Arrest Six Suspects
July 6, 2024In synergy with troops of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade, conducted clearance operations in some identified...
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Bandits Demand N20 Million Monthly Levies From Benue Communities
June 26, 2024The person behind is a bandit known as ‘Full Fire
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Insecurity
Bandits Attack Zamfara Community, Kill 7 Policemen, 4 Others
June 6, 2024Magarya model primary school was set ablaze and many people sustained different degrees of injuries.
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Two Katsina Varsity Lecturers, Student
June 5, 2024Prof. Kyaram was abducted together with his son, Solomon, a 200-level student of the university.
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Crime
Kaduna Police Arrest 70-Year-Old Suspected Bandit, Three Others For kidnapping
June 5, 2024The three kidnappers were arrested in connection with several kidnappings and cattle rustling in the North...
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Niger Republic Troops Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader ‘Kachalla Baleri’
May 30, 2024He has perpetrated large scale killings, abduction and has placed levies on communities in the North...
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Crime
Police Arrest Three Bandits’ Informants In Sokoto
May 27, 2024After they trekked to a vehicle that was parked far away from her residence
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Bandit Arrested While Seeking Treatment For Gunshot Wound In Plateau Hospital
May 22, 2024Other bandits who fled during the operation attacked Zurak and Dakai villages, killed nine persons
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Insecurity
Bandits In Military Uniform Invade Abuja Community, Abduct 20 Residents
May 21, 2024We advanced towards the assailants, tactically ambushing them at Ushafa Hill via Bwari down to Shishipe
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Two College Of Health Sciences Students In Zamfara
May 18, 2024Security around the area has been beefed up and people are going about their normal activities.
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill 24 In Fresh Katsina Village Attack
May 4, 2024The hoodlums stormed the villages of Unguwar Sarkin Noma, Gangara, Tafi and Kore on Thursday night
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Insecurity
BREAKING: Bandits Ambush, Kill Military Commander In Katsina
April 26, 2024Kankara local government has come under serious attacks in recent times
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Insecurity
Bandits kill Kaduna Pastor
April 26, 2024The remains of his body have been deposited in Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Seven Dreaded Bandits Surrender Weapons To Security Operatives In Plateau
April 23, 2024The bandits were afraid to come out for fear of victimization, but had willingly returned their...
Insecurity
Bandits Attack Kaduna, Kill 23 Villagers
April 19, 2024the exact number of people abducted remains unknown as many are still missing
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Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Scores In Fresh Kaduna Attack
April 18, 2024The victims were men and suggested that there could be casualties
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill 2 Kidnapped Victims For Failing To Pay N5m Ransom In Kaduna
April 17, 2024Bandits’ leader collected N6m and the foodstuffs for the release of the three victims.
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Rival Bandit Gangs Clash In Katsina, Kill Notorious Commander
April 9, 2024Dankarami himself sustained injuries while a number of his boys were killed.
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill Chief Imam, Abduct Scores In Zamfara
March 27, 2024Sheikh Rufa’i’s killing came barely three weeks after the murder of Imam Abubakar Hassan Mada
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Insecurity
Bandits Attack Commercial Vehicle, Abduct Passengers In Katsina
March 22, 2024The incident took place between Burdugau and Yargoje villages along Kankara road in Kankara Local Government...
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Insecurity
Again, Bandits Invade Kaduna Community, Abduct 14 Villagers
March 17, 2024The bandits stormed the village in large numbers around 6:00 am on Saturday and whisked the...
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Bandits Threaten To Kill Over 100 Abducted Pupils, Teachers, Demand N1bn Ransom
March 14, 2024They called from a hidden number but the authorities are working on getting the number
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Bandits Demand N40 Trillion, 11 Hilux Vans, 150 Motorcycles For Release Of 16 Abducted Kaduna Residents
March 12, 2024The criminals have free access through the bushes to our community. We are pleading with the...
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BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Scores Of Students In Sokoto
March 9, 2024He said it was a reprisal after security operatives raided bandits’ hideouts two days ago.
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Insecurity
Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque During Friday Prayers, Kill Two Worshippers
March 9, 2024The worshippers were in the second raka’at of the salat when they were attacked
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Insecurity
Bandits Storm Kaduna Primary School, Abduct Dozens Of Pupils
March 7, 2024The number of persons abducted couldn’t be ascertained as of press time, but residents said they...
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Niger Police, Vigilante Kill Suspected Bandit Collecting N3m Ransom
February 23, 2024Fortunately, the team combed the bush and one of the bandits was neutralized during the gun...
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BREAKING: Nigerian Army Kill Notorious Bandit Leader ‘Boderi Isyaku’, Others In Kaduna
February 22, 2024Kaduna State– The Nigerian Army has killed the notorious bandit leader, Boderi Isyaku, along with several...
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Insecurity
Bandits Kidnap Catholic Priest, 15 Others In Taraba
February 18, 2024It was reported that more than 100 gunmen rode motorcycles.
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Sokoto Police Neutralizes One Bandit, Arrest 15 Others, Recover Weapons
February 18, 2024Three out of the four suspects confessed to having conspired with others (now at large) to...
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Insecurity
Bandits Attack Kaduna Communities, Kill 9, Abduct Ex-CBN Director, 34 Others
February 18, 2024When the residents rushed out in an attempt to rescue the victims, the bandits fired at...
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Insecurity
Again, Bandits Invade Mosque, Kill Three Worshippers, Kidnap Others In Katsina
February 16, 2024The man’s refusal to go with the assailants cost him his life as he was mercilessly...
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Bandits Invade Katsina Communities, Abduct Man His Two Wives
February 13, 2024Another group of bandits struck at Daudawa neighbourhood in Faskari Local Government Area.
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Bandits Threaten To Marry Abducted Bride, Sell 62 Wedding Guests Iin Katsina
February 8, 2024The bandits threatened to marry the new bride off to one of their members unless relations...
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Bandits Demand 2 Motorcycles After Collecting N8.5 Million To Release Other Hostages
February 2, 2024Man who took the ransom to them came back that the bandits were again demanding for...
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Police Foil Kidnap Attempt In Katsina, Neutralize Suspected Bandit, Recover Machine Gun
January 27, 2024The team gallantly engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel and succeeded in repelling...
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Police Rejects N1m Bribe From Arrested Bandit In Kaduna Hotel
January 25, 2024The money is the suspect’s own share of a ransom collected,
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Insecurity
Bandits Dressed In Hijab Attack Katsina Police Post, Kill Officer
January 20, 2024Deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post.
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill Edo Businessman, Abduct 13 Relatives, Demand N50m Ransom
January 18, 2024They killed my husband and they went away with 13 children
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Police Repel Attack In Benue Village, Kill Two Bandits
January 18, 2024The villagers made a distress call to security operatives who responded promptly
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Bandits Invade Niger State Communities, Abduct 17
January 17, 2024The assailants targeted the residence of a serving policeman within the community, firing shots at him.
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