Tag: banditry
Banditry: Sokoto Lawmaker commends security agencies
Alhaji Aminu Almustapha, a member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly member (PDP-Sabon Birni North), has lauded the gallant…
Banditry: Zamfara records low intending pilgrims
The incessant activities of bandits in Zamfara State has led to the State’s Pilgrims Board recording low turnout of intending…
Gov. Bagudu lauds security agencies’ resilience against banditry
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has commended security agencies for their resilience in waging war against banditry and other crimes…
Gov. Matawalle urges positive media reports on fight against banditry
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has charged journalists covering the fight against banditry to report successes recorded by the security…
How kidnapping, banditry can be arrested in Nigeria – AfDB President
President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has said the menace of kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria would be…
NEC sets up Security Committee to confront banditry, kidnapping
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday set up a Security and Policing Committee to address the challenge of banditry,…
Nigeria must deploy intelligence to combat terrorism, banditry – ICPC
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says Nigeria must deploy intelligence to be…
Banditry: Gov. Matawalle to meet security experts in Dubai
As more rural communities in Zamfara come under heavy attacks by bandits, Gov Bello Matawalle is to meet with security…
Reps. task IGP to end banditry in Oyo communities
The House of Representatives on Thursday, mandated the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, to put an end to banditry in…
Gunmen attacks: Sokoto death toll hits 43
The death toll in the multiple raids of villages in Sokoto State at the weekend by gunmen on motorbikes, has…
Banditry: Zamfara Govt suspends traditional rulers
The Zamfara Government has announced the immediate suspension of a first class traditional ruler, the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar…
Banditry: Army ready to protect Kano, Jigawa
Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Bamidele Ali-Alabi says the military is prepared to protect Kano and Jigawa states…
Ramadan: Islamic cleric urges prayers against kidnappings, banditry
An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Haruna Mubi, has urged Muslims to use the period of Ramadan and intensify prayers towards ensuring…
Banditry: Security in my LGA in Katsina deteriorating – Chairman
The Transition Committee Chairman of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Mannir Muazu, has decried deteriorating security situation…
Operation HARBIN KUNAMA III will contain banditry – Buratai
The Nigerian Army has said that the ongoing operation HARBIN KUNAMA III would contain the security challenges in the North…