Bandits attack Kebbi villages, many feared dead
Suspected armed bandits have attacked Jindani and Mai Kaho villages in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several people feared dead, many injured, and some abducted. The attack reportedly took place late at night, according to security analyst Bakatsine. Among the victims was an elderly woman who lost her life during the raid. […]
Three suspected armed bandits arrested in Kwara
Kwara State Police have arrested three individuals suspected of armed banditry in a recent security operation. The suspects were apprehended following intelligence reports of criminal activities in the region. Police confirmed that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crimes and improve safety for residents. Weapons and other incriminating items were reportedly […]
Bandits k!ll five soldiers and 10 civilians in Zamfara ambush
A violent attack by bandits along the Lilo-Gulubba Road in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, left five soldiers and ten civilians dead. The victims were traders traveling to the Gusau market. According to witnesses, the incident took place on Monday while troops were escorting the traders from Lilo village in Mada District to the […]
Armed bandits abduct Navy officer, his wife and daughter in Kaduna
Armed criminals have kidnapped a Nigerian Navy officer along with his wife and daughter in Kachia, Kaduna State. The attack happened in the early hours of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, around 2 a.m. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the bandits broke into Unguwan Mission in Kachia and abducted Seaman Olatunji Enoch, 40, who serves […]
Katsina village head arrested in Katsina for alleged links with bandits
Security forces have taken the village head of Sukutum in Kankiya Local Government Area, Katsina State, into custody for allegedly assisting armed bandits. The name of the suspect has not yet been made public, but he was arrested after intelligence reports suggested he had links with criminal gangs in the area, according to security analyst […]
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 […]