Tag: Bandits
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COAS Unveils Special Package Against Banditry, Terrorism
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigerian Army has introduced the “Exercise RESTORE HOPE” special training package to produce combat-ready soldiers capable of decisively confronting banditry, terrorism, and other asymmetric threats across the country. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu stated this on Thursday at the graduation ceremony of the special force recruits of…
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Bandits Kill Two, Injure Three During Burial Gathering in Kaduna Community
By George Omagbemi Sylvester KAURU, Kaduna State – June 18, 2026: Suspected armed bandits have killed two people and injured three others during an attack on a burial gathering in Angwar Magaji village, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, further highlighting the security challenges facing communities in Nigeria’s North-West region. The incident was reported…
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“I’ll Talk to Bandits Who Embrace Peace, Fight Those Who Want War” — Obi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that he would negotiate with bandits and other violent groups willing to embrace peace, while taking decisive action against those who refuse to abandon violence. Obi made the remarks during an interview on BlackBox with Rufai Oseni, where he outlined…
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Fresh Bandit Attacks, Kidnap Threats Force School Closures Across States
By Opeyemi Adelakun Fear of fresh bandit attacks and student abductions spread across parts of Nigeria on Wednesday, forcing the closure of schools in some states and triggering panic among parents and communities. The development followed a deadly attack on UBE Secondary/Primary School in Iluke, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, as well as…
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Bandits Storm Kogi Community, Kill Vice Principal, Attempt Abduction of WAEC Candidates
By Paul Joseph Armed bandits have reportedly attacked Iluke Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, leaving at least three people dead, including a vice principal, during a violent attempt to abduct students writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 10, when the…
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No One Can Stop Me From Travelling Anywhere in Nigeria – Gumi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed criticisms surrounding his recent visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, insisting that he has the right to move freely across any part of Nigeria. Gumi also rejected claims that his trip was linked to any agenda of promoting Islamisation in the South-West, stressing that his…
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Nigerian Man Seeks Help After Alleged TikTok Gift From Bandits Triggers ₦100m Demand.
By Paul Joseph A Nigerian man has reportedly appealed for help after claiming he received ₦100,000 from suspected bandits during a TikTok exchange, only to later be demanded ₦100 million hours after sharing his bank account details. The incident, which has been widely circulated on social media, allegedly began when the man participated in what…
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Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Other South-West States Go Traditional in Fighting Bandits
By: Sunday Ameh As insecurity continues to pose a major challenge across Nigeria, several states in the South-West region have increasingly turned to traditional methods in support of efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities. In recent months, local hunters and vigilante groups in states across the region have reportedly intensified the use…
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Nine Farmers Slaughtered in Zamfara Fresh Attack
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The killing of nine farmers in Gidan Danjumma community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State is another painful reminder that insecurity continues to threaten Nigeria’s food security and rural economy. According to accounts from residents and community sources cited by media reports, the victims were attacked by suspected…
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Zamfara: 6 Federal Polytechnic Students Abducted in Kaura Namoda
By Abdul-lateef Rukayat Suspected armed bandits abducted six students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, on Tuesday night in an attack on their off-campus residence, with security forces now intensifying efforts to rescue the victims. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident, noting that seven students were initially taken from the Low-Cost…
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Tinubu’s Prayer Request for Kidnappers: A Sign of Failed Leadership
By Olumide Akinrinlola The biblical position to pray for leaders and those in government is a call to ask God to guide them and equip them with wisdom and knowledge for stable governance. The core purpose of this exhortation is to foster a safe society where people can live peacefully and with dignity alongside one…
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Bandits Kill Zamfara Teacher After Collecting Ransom
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Armed bandits have reportedly killed a teacher identified as Mallam Kabiru, attached to Government Secondary School, Tsafe, in Zamfara State, despite ransom negotiations involving his family. The incident has intensified public outrage over the worsening insecurity and kidnapping crisis affecting communities across northwestern Nigeria. According to reports, the attackers invaded the…
