Tag: bandits
Bloodbath in Taraba: Troops gun down 20 bandits, recover stolen cattle in daring ambush
Swift to respond, troops from the military base in Jeb Jeb sprang into action, racing to Komodoro village where they…
Gun battle in Zamfara: Five bandit leaders killed, weapons seized by Nigerian Army
Reinforcements from the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force and Special Forces chased down fleeing militants, recovering a lethal assortment of…
Zamfara police repel bandits’ attack, neutralise notorious kingpin
The police reassured the people of the state of its total commitment to restoring peace and urged citizens to report…
Police confirm killing of 11 persons by suspected bandits in Kebbi
The Police image maker added that on receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bello Sani,…
Terror in Niger: Bandits storm mining site, Kill 10 in cold blood
Another victim, Sabiu Yakubu (25), suffered a gunshot wound to his right hand and is currently receiving treatment at Erena…
Police neutralise 11 suspected bandits, rescue 85 victims in Katsina
The crimes they allegedly committed, according to him, included armed robbery, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and rape, among others.
Deadly airstrikes: NAF deals severe blow to bandits in Niger, scores killed
In retaliation, NAF launched a three-day sustained air operation, named ‘Konan Daji’, aimed at crippling the terrorists’ operations and rendering…
Police thwart twin kidnap attempts, rescue 20 passengers in Katsina
The confrontation forced the attackers to abandon their mission and flee the scene with gunshot injuries. “All 10 occupants of…
NAF airstrikes kill scores of bandits in Zamfara
He said the operations led to the neutralisation of numerous bandits, including key loyalists of infamous bandit leaders Dan-Isuhu and…
NAF airstrikes dismantle bandits’ strongholds in Kaduna
“More updates on the outcomes of Operation FARAUTAR MUJIYA are expected in the coming days,” he said.
Bandits storm Zamfara community, abduct Imam, 99 villagers
A survivor told the BBC Hausa Service in an interview that the affected communities were under siege and people were…
Sokoto residents celebrate killing of notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachallah (Buzu)
In an exciting mode, Alhaji Aliyu Shugaba-Maiyadi, the Chairman, Coalition of Traders’ Association, commended the efforts and praised the military…
Deadly assault repelled: DSS, NAF neutralise 28 bandits in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force swiftly intervened, deploying a series of airstrikes that inflicted severe damage on the bandits. As of…
We’ll support communities to fight bandits, kidnappers — Radda
Governor Radda said this at a Public Engagement, 2025 Citizens’ Budget Participation Process and the launching of a Community Development…
Police neutralise six bandits in Benue
“The presence of police officers across Makurdi today is not to scare citizens but to assure them of police presence…
Deadly woman Ubaida Aliyu delivering ammunition to bandits cracked in Kaduna
Also, Babafemi disclosed that two suspects, Abioye Adeniyi, 39, and Rafiu Lekan, 41, were arrested with 55 jumbo wraps of…
Nasarawa NSCDC repels bandits’ attack on its headquarters
The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, on Monday, repelled an attack on its…
Bandits kill six security operatives, 20 others in Katsina – Police
He explained that during the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the bandits attacked Gidan Boka village, killing 15 people…
Kaduna Police neutralise two suspected bandits, recover AK-47 rifles
He said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Ali Dabigi, urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities…
Fleeing villagers storm Zamfara Government House to seek protection from bandits
Another fleeing community member, Hajia Aisha Usman expressed displeasure at the condition of people of the community.
Kogi massacre: 25 victims killed by bandits buried
Akpa described the attack as barbaric and wicked given the way and manner the bandits unleashed mayhem on his people.
Heavy gun battle in Benue, two notorious bandits shot dead
According to him, a team from Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), led by its Commander, ASP Felix Nomiyugh, swiftly…
Insecurity: Bandits collect taxes in Kogi, group cries out to Tinubu
The statement added that the onslaught by bandits, who invaded the communities as herders, had killed farmers and destroyed farmlands…
Zamfara Govt bans sales of fuel in Jerry cans, breads on motorcycles
The Zamfara State Government has announced the ban on sales of loaves of bread and petroleum in jerry cans to…
Police in Kano move against bandits, kidnappers
The Kano police boss while appreciating the confidence and friendship gesture extended by the good people of the state to…
Fierce Gun battle in Abuja: Bandit leader Gadoro, two others gunned down
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Special Intervention Squad (SIS) of the Inspector General of Police on Friday shot three bandits dead…
Massive gun-battle in Benue: Bandits shoot two soldiers, NSCDC officer dead
The OPWS Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, told newsmen in Makurdi on Saturday that the troops forced the bandits to…
Bandits kill one, abduct six in Sokoto village
“They also burnt down two motorcycles in the process and kidnapped six persons while an undisclosed number of cows were…
Bandits kidnap mother, six-month-old-baby, siblings
A six-month-old baby, her two siblings and their mother were kidnapped when bandits attacked the Zone 5 segment of the…
50 bandits shot dead in massive gun battle with police, soldiers in Taraba
Usman said the bandits invaded the village around 5:30 am during the time that the Muslim faithful were observing their…