All posts tagged "Bandits"
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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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.
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...
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
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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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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Bandits Abduct Scores In Fresh Kaduna Attack
April 18, 2024The victims were men and suggested that there could be casualties
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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Bandits Dressed In Hijab Attack Katsina Police Post, Kill Officer
January 20, 2024Deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post.
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.
Insecurity
Bandits Kidnap Two Varsity Students In Katsina
January 16, 2024The victims, both from Borgu Local Government
Insecurity
Bandits Killed One Of Six Abducted Family Members In Abuja
January 14, 2024The family were ordered to pay a ransom of N60 million - 10 million for each...
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Bandits Storm Katsina Community, Kill Village Head, His Three Sons, Abduct Many
January 11, 2024The terrorists slaughtered one of the watchmen and and shot the other with a gun
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Bandits Abduct Couple, Child In Niger State Village
January 3, 2024The bandits came in their numbers wielding AK-47 rifles and shot in different directions
Investigations
INVESTIGATION: How Bandit Attacks, Government Negligence Undermine Healthcare Access In Niger State
January 1, 2024The hospital has been under lock and key ever since the attack more than two years
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Bandits Kill Four, Abduct 39 In Coordinated Attacks Across FCT, Niger State
December 30, 2023When they got there, they kidnapped the entire family, but while leaving the house, they shot...
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Bandits Are Always A Step Ahead Of Security Agencies, Sultan Urges FG To Bolster Intelligence Gathering
December 29, 2023We are all in one big country where we have poverty.
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Bauchi Police, Local Hunters Neutralize 6 Bandits, Recovers Arms, Ammunition
December 28, 2023Bauchi State – Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command joined forces with local hunter groups...
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How Bandits Burn Woman, Her Two Children, Daughter-In-Law To Death In Sokoto
December 27, 2023They also abducted three women in the village while unspecified numbers of animals were also rustled
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Niger State Police Arrest 3 Bandits, Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims
December 21, 2023Vigilantes mobilized and trailed the kidnappers to a hideout in the Park for rescue operation
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Bandits Attack Sokoto Community, Kill One, Abduct Six
December 20, 2023The gunmen entered the village and set ablaze a room and burnt down the one person...
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Bandits Attack Travellers, Kidnap Many In Zamfara
December 18, 2023The passengers were abducted while several others were left with various degrees of injuries.
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Bandits Attack Zamfara Community, Abduct 10, Burn 4 Military, Police Vehicles
December 15, 2023The bandits exchanged fire with security operatives for over two hours.
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Bandits Attack Bauchi Community, Kill Vigilante, Kidnap 4 Others
December 11, 2023The gunmen killed a member of the local vigilante, Malam Dan Ladiyo
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Bandits Attack Sokoto Communities, Kill 7, Abduct Others
December 4, 2023They attacked the village on Saturday evening
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Bandits Abduct 100 In Zamfara Villages For Failing To Pay Levies
November 26, 2023The bandits then apprehended the weak among the residents who were mostly women and children
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Troops Arrest Arms Suppliers To Notorious Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji
November 24, 2023Troops recovered 504 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammo, 100 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo
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Bandits Abduct 17, Kill Police Officer In Zamfara Fresh Attack
November 22, 2023Up till the time of filing this report, the bandits did not call relatives of the...
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Troops Neutralize 6 Bandits, Recover Weapons, 9 Motorcycles In Kaduna
November 17, 2023Troops neutralized 6 bandits, recovered two AK 47 rifle, four AK 47 rifle magazine
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Troops Neutralize 3 Bandits, Recover Weapons In Kaduna
November 13, 2023Troops made contact with bandits and engaged them with heavy volume of fire and neutralized one
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Bandits Attack Maulud Celebrants In Katsina, Kill Many
November 7, 2023The bandits surrounded the venue of the Maulud celebration and fired gunshot at the participant
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Troops Kill Four Notorious Bandits In Kaduna
November 4, 2023Upon arrival, four of the farmers courageously joined the troops and neutralized one bandit
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill Farmer, Abduct 25 In Kaduna Community
November 1, 2023This is the third attack on our community
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Insecurity
Bandits Kill Three Policemen At Checkpoint In Zamfara
November 1, 2023We learnt that the bandits kept their motorbikes in the nearby farms away from the check-point
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Insecurity
Bandits Abducted District Head, Five Others In Zamfara
October 29, 2023They went from house to house and abducted five people including our district head
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Bandits Attack Zamfara Community, Kill Three
October 27, 2023As of now, we don’t know if they kidnapped anybody but I can confirm to you...
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Bandits Attack Mosque In Kaduna, Kill Chief Imam, Two Others
October 25, 2023Upon spotting the Muslim faithful in prayer, quickly moved to seal off the mosque
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Bandits Attack Katsina Community, Kill Policeman, Lecturer, 7 Others
October 23, 2023There was a bandits kingpin close to Katsira village who boasted that he would eliminate the...
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Bandits Kidnap 27 Women, 4 Boys In Southern Kaduna
October 17, 2023A month later, after Yemi Benjamin gave birth in the bush, they gave her the phone...
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Bandits Kill 3, Kidnap Eight In Sokoto
October 3, 2023in a fit of frustration, the bandits resorted to setting several houses ablaze during their retreat.
Insecurity
Mass Kidnapping: Zamfara University Students Abducted
September 22, 2023As of now, neither the school authorities nor the state police command have issued any official...
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Kebbi Security Forces, vigilantes, Eliminate 21 Bandits
September 22, 2023In collaboration with vigilantes killed 17 suspected bandits and recovered arms, ammunition and motorcycles,
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Deadly Bandits Attacks Claim Lives In Kebbi/Sokoto Border Villages
September 19, 2023Numerous houses and shops were reported to have been set ablaze during these ruthless attacks.
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Bandits Kill Two, Abducts Three In Kaduna
September 18, 2023The villagers desperately sought safety when the bandits descended upon the area.
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Bandits Attack Sokoto Community, Kill 4, 18 Abducted
September 15, 2023Seven of the abducted victims managed to escape and return to their community,
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