The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the abduction of nine worshippers at Ojije, in Utonkon district of Ado Local Government Area, Benue State. The State Police Public…
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Poor Infrastructure Deepens Insecurity, Humanitarian Crisis in Tsanyawa Communities
By Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim Residents of several rural communities in the Northern part of Kano State, daily life has become a painful struggle shaped by fear, isolation, and neglect. Poor road infrastructure…
Security forces launches rescue operation in Kano after abduction of four person
Security forces in Kano have launched a manhunt for suspected armed abductors following the abduction of four persons in Karaye Local Government Area of the state. Security sources explained that the incident…
Abandoned and Unprotected: Kano Border Communities Battling Terror Alone
By Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim Residents of border villages in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State have been left in fear and despair following recent attacks by armed bandits, with no visible…
Bandits Kill Woman, Abduct Three in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu Armed bandits have reportedly invaded Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, killing a woman and abducting three others during a late-night assault. The incident occurred…
El-Rufai’s N1bn Bandit Claim Baseless, Says Kaduna Group
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A Kaduna-based group, Concerned Kaduna Citizen, has dismissed as baseless and politically motivated allegations made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the current administration, led by Governor Uba…
Herders’ Association Reports Members Trapped in Violent Conflict Between Bandits, Vigilantes
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has declared that its members are being systematically killed from all sides, caught between criminal bandits and the government-backed…
A Fraying Tapestry of Strife and Neglect
By Babayola M. Toungo Northern Nigeria, once celebrated as a vibrant mosaic of peoples and landscapes, now stands perilously close to unravelling. The region’s immense geographical sweep and rich cultural diversity, once…
Alarming Threat in Kano State as Bandits Occupy Villages
By Zulaiha Danjuma As peace deals take hold in Katsina state and military operations intensify against armed groups in North West Nigeria, Kano state is facing a new security challenge: an influx…
Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack in Shanono, Kano
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation MESA, led by the 3 Brigade, have successfully prevented a bandit incursion and attack in Shanono Local Government Area…
Deadly Gold Rush: Bandits and the Mining Fields of Northwest Nigeria
By Sani Saidu Muhammad Introduction: Blood Gold The Pits of Desperation Across Nigeria’s northwest, Gold no longer means fortune. It means fear, blood, and silence. In the forests of Birnin Gwari and…
LND Rejects Dialogue with Bandits, Applauds INEC’s Party Registration Transparency
From Umar Dankano, Yola The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has strongly opposed the recent negotiations between some state governments and bandits, describing the move as an attempt to legitimize criminality. In…
Despite peace deal, bandits strike again, abduct passengers including student in katsina
By Zagazola Makama Suspected bandits have abducted passengers travelling along Wawal Kaza–Dayi road in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, despite ongoing peace efforts in the state. Zagazola Makama gathered that…
Nigeria’s wanted bandit kingpin accepts peace deal in katsina
By: Zagazola Makama A notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, who was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, was among top bandits who reportedly accepted a peace deal in Katsina State. Zagazola…
Three Bandits Killed as Terrorists Attack Chediya Community in Tsafe LGA
By Zagazola Makama At least three suspected terrorists were neutralised on Sunday following a violent attack on Chediya community in Agarin ward of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. According to local…
Breaking News: Troops Neutralize Notorious Bandits in Plateau State
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In a daring operation, troops of Three Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have neutralized notorious bandits in Plateau State. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer…
30 Bandits Killed, 16 Motorcycles Recovered in Zamfara Vigilante Ambush
By Zagazola Makama No fewer than 30 suspected armed bandits loyal to a notorious kingpin, Dan Rani, were reportedly killed in an ambush by local vigilante members, popularly known as Yansakai, near…
Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga freed after 22 days in captivity
Retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga, former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has regained his freedom after spending 22 days in captivity. Tsiga was abducted on February 6, 2025, from…
KACRAN Condemns Bandit Attacks in Dawakin Basa Village, Kaduna State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has strongly condemned the recent bandit attacks in Dawakin Basa Village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna…
Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Dan Lukuti Dies After Mysterious Illness, Barking Like a Dog
By Zagazola Makama Infamous bandit kingpin Kachalla Dan Lukuti, known for leading deadly attacks in Zamfara and Katsina states, has reportedly died after suffering from a strange illness that left him barking…
Troops Neutralize Notorious Militia, Kidnapper in Barkin Ladi
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralized a notorious militia leader and kidnapper, Hamisu Saleh, also known as “Master,” during a raid operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau…
Northern Youths condemn banditry allegation against Sen. Buba
The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa), Bauchi State Chapter, has condemned recent allegations linking Senator Shehu Buba Umar to banditry. The assembly called the allegation a “scripted template” by Bauchi State…
Zamfara Communities kill 35 bandits as they defy attack
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Inhabitants of Matusgi village under Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State have on Wednesday defied attack by a large number of armed bandits who invaded the…
Gov. Radda Vows to Continue Fighting Bandits, Despite Threats
…Attends 15th AUN Graduation Ceremony From Umar Dankano, Yola Governor Umar Dikko Radda of Katsina state has expressed satisfaction with the successes recorded by the local security outfit in reducing the activities…
Banditry: Zamfara Security Trust Fund vows to Mobilize Resources
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara Security Trust Fund has vowed to seek supports from communities in it’s efforts to mobilze resources with a view to encourage fights against banditry and other…