Notorious Bandit Kingpin, Dan Mudale, Police Officer And Six Others Killed In Zamfara
Security forces in Zamfara State successfully stopped an attack by bandits in Keta town, Tsafe Local Government Area, on Thursday, March 27. The operation led to the death of a feared bandit leader, Dan Mudale, who had been terrorizing the area. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Yazid Abubakar, […]
Armed herdsmen murder two soliders, farmers in Benue
Suspected armed herdsmen have killed two soldiers, a police officer, and two farmers in Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. According to reports, the soldiers were ambushed while responding to a distress call to rescue residents on the outskirts of Jato-Aka. During the attack, one soldier was shot and injured, while another went […]
Bandits attack Katsina communities kill six, injure three
Bandits carried out deadly attacks on two communities in Katsina State, causing deaths, injuries, and destruction. On Saturday night, armed bandits stormed the Yar Tsakuwa community in Malumfashi Local Government Area. They killed five people and left three others with serious injuries. A security analyst, Bakatsine, shared the news on social media, confirming the attack. […]
Katsina Communities Flee From Homes Amid Surge In Bandit Attacks During Ramadan
Many residents of Katsina State have been forced to abandon their homes due to a surge in bandit attacks. The most affected communities include Guga, Kakumi, and Kandarawa in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA). These attacks have increased during Ramadan, making life even more difficult for the people. To tackle insecurity, the Katsina State government […]
Nigerian troops repel terrorist attack, kill 4 in Zamfara
Nigerian troops, working with local vigilantes, stopped a terrorist attack in Mada town, Zamfara State. They killed four attackers, forcing the rest to flee with gunshot wounds. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the attack took place around 10 p.m. on Friday. It was one of several attacks by bandits seeking revenge for the death […]
Court dismisses bail application of four suspects linked to bandit kingpin Bello Turji
A Federal High Court in Abuja has denied bail to four suspects accused of having ties with notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. The judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, ruled that releasing them would be a serious threat to national security. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) led the prosecution, arguing that the suspects might escape or […]
Troops rescue two kidnapped girls in Plateau
The Nigerian Army has rescued two young girls who were kidnapped in Plateau State. Soldiers from the 3 Division, under Operation Safe Haven, carried out the mission on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, around 4:00 p.m. The rescue happened near Josho Village in Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area. The troops acted based on reliable information […]
Troops crush bandits in Zamfara battle, dozens neutralized
Soldiers of Operation Fansan Yanma have stopped a deadly bandit attack on Mada town in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, Nigerian Army troops and the Askarawa militia fought back fiercely, using superior weapons to overpower the attackers. The bandits, who arrived in large numbers, suffered heavy losses. Many […]
Gunmen abduct NDDC MD’s aide in Bayelsa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Akari Loveday, the special adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The incident happened on Friday, March 7, while Akari was traveling by boat to Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This area is the hometown […]
Boko Haram demands $500,000 ransom for judge’s wife, driver and orderly
Boko Haram terrorists are demanding a $500,000 ransom for the release of the wife, police orderly, and driver of Justice Haruna Mshelia, a High Court judge in Borno State, Nigeria. A family source revealed that the terrorists rejected an initial $50,000 offer and insisted on receiving the full amount before freeing the captives. Justice Mshelia […]