Armed bandits abduct Zamfara monarch
Armed men have kidnapped Alhaji Babangida Kogo, the traditional leader of Yankuzo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident happened not long after the Nigerian Air Force carried out a deadly airstrike that killed many bandits hiding in a nearby forest. Reports say the monarch was taken on the evening of […]
Armed bandits abduct 26 people in Zamfara
Just a day after bandits attacked 16 villages in Kaura Mamuda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, another group of armed men kidnapped 26 people in Zurmi Local Government Area. In Kaura Mamuda, five people were killed and many others were taken by force during the raids. A local source revealed that the attacks in […]
Troops launch major offensive in Benue, rescue 11 hostages and recover assorted arms
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have intensified their efforts to clear out bandits and armed groups from their hideouts in Benue and neighbouring Taraba State. The operation, led by Colonel KO Bukoye and supported by air power, marked a major push against criminal activity in the region. The military offensive, which took place on August […]
Troops neutralize bandit, destroy camps in Benue
Troops from the 401 Special Forces Brigade and Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working with local hunters, have carried out a major operation to improve safety in Benue State. The mission took place around the Tatough area of Makurdi Local Government. The army spokesperson, Captain Abdullahi Lawal Osabo, said the troops also provided […]
Bandits raid 16 Zamfara villages, k!ll 5 and abduct many women
Armed bandits have killed five people and kidnapped several women in a series of attacks on villages in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State over the weekend. According to local reports, the attacks happened on Saturday and Sunday, August 3, 2025. The villages targeted on Saturday include Dan Isa, Kyatawa, Tudu, Gidan Haruna, […]
Bandits kill three, abduct many in fresh attacks on Katsina communities
Armed bandits have launched deadly attacks on two villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing three people and kidnapping several others. A security expert who goes by the name Bakatsine shared the news on social media platform X on Saturday, explaining that the attacks took place on Friday. The first attack happened […]
BREAKING: Police rescue six abducted law students in Benue
The police have rescued six law students who were kidnapped while traveling from Anambra State to Adamawa State. The students, who attend the Yola Campus, were abducted on July 26, 2025. The incident happened late at night along a dangerous route that cuts through Wukari in Taraba State and parts of Benue State. That area […]
Nigerian troops neutralise scores of terrorists, arrest suspects in nationwide operations
The Nigerian Army says it has made big progress in its fight against terrorism and crime. On Thursday, soldiers killed many terrorists, arrested 15 suspects, and recovered weapons and army equipment during operations happening across the country. A trusted source at the Army Headquarters shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the military […]
I haven’t given one naira to bandits in Kaduna – Gov Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has denied giving any money to bandits. He said it is impossible to claim to stand for justice and still support criminals who harm innocent people. During an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, Sani explained that his administration is focused on helping those affected by attacks, not rewarding […]
Troops neutralize bandit, recover arms in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have taken firm action against criminal activity in Benue State by eliminating a bandit and recovering arms during a recent mission in Mararaba Gbagir. The operation was carried out on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, after troops received credible information about the presence of armed criminals in the area. Acting […]