Tag: Bandits
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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…
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Again, Bandits Attack Kwara Police Station, Emir’s Palace, Abduct 10 Residents
By: Sunday Ameh Armed bandits in the early hours of Monday launched a coordinated attack on the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir of Yashikira in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting no fewer than 10 residents. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., was confirmed by the Kwara…
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Bandits Demand N1bn, 35 Motorcycles For Release Of Abducted Kaduna Worshippers
By Paul Joseph Armed bandits have reportedly demanded ₦1 billion and 35 motorcycles as ransom for the release of 37 Christian worshippers abducted from churches in Kaduna State. The victims were kidnapped during coordinated attacks carried out on Easter Sunday in the Ariko community of Kachia Local Government Area. According to community sources, the attackers…
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Outrage As Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren Allegedly Beaten By Kidnappers
By Paul Joseph Fresh outrage and emotions have trailed the abduction of more than 40 pupils and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, following claims that some of the victims were allegedly beaten by their captors to intensify pressure on families and authorities. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on…
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Influencer English Alahji Alleges Bandits Tracked Him Through Secret Phone Leak
By Paul Joseph Nigerian social media influencer D English Alahji has alleged that suspected bandits threatened to kill him during a WhatsApp video call over his online activities exposing criminal operations and supporting military action against armed groups. According to the influencer, the callers warned him to stop sharing information about bandit movements and cease…