Tag: Katsina bandits
Nigeria’s wanted bandit kingpin accepts peace deal
A notorious bandit kingpin declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, has reportedly accepted a peace deal in…
Bandits kill 5 security operatives in Katsina ambush
Hiding behind trees, they reportedly opened fire and set ablaze the Hilux van conveying the security operatives, killing all five…
We’ll sustain onslaught against bandits in Katsina — COAS
“Our core responsibility as soldiers is to defend Nigeria, and within that ambit, it is important for us to eliminate…
NAF airstrike hits bandits, thwarts attack on police in Katsina
The NAF spokesman said that reports alleging civilian casualties following the airstrikes were deeply troubling, adding that the NAF remained…
We killed 40 bandits in one year – Katsina CP
“Furthermore, we’ve apprehended 573 suspects for various offences, including criminal force, intimidation, and breach of trust, demonstrating our commitment to…
Politician gunned down during Ramadan prayer, wife, daughters abducted
“They opened fire on him when they attempted to kidnap him but he refused to follow them,” the source said.
Rampaging bandits kill 5, abduct 5 others in Katsina village
On Nov. 6, 2023, at about 0055 hours, armed bandits in their numbers, wielding dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles…
Katsina Gov rules out negotiation with bandits
By Sumaila Ogbaje Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has said his the government is not considering negotiation with bandits…
PDP youths mock Masari over order to fight back bandits
PDP youths in Katsina mock advice by Governor Aminu Masari to villagers to defend themselves against bandits with Operation Catapult
4 bandits surrender in Katsina
Four bandits in Katsina have denounced their illegal operations and surrendered their arms at a ceremony
Governor Masari wants dialogue with bandits at hideouts
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, borrowing a lesson from his Zamfara counterpart, has directed Secretary to the State Government…