No hiding place for criminals’ — Sokoto Govt vows support after troops foil bandit attack
The Sokoto State Government has vowed full support to security forces following the successful prevention of a bandit attack by troops in the state. Authorities emphasized that criminals will find no safe haven in Sokoto. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s administration assured residents that the safety of lives and properties remains a top priority. The government […]
Bandits attack Adamawa community in Sokoto, burn houses, shop
Bandits have launched a violent attack on an Adamawa community in Sokoto State, setting homes and shops on fire. The residents were caught off guard, and many had to flee their homes to escape the violence. The attack has caused panic and destruction across the community. Eyewitnesses reported that the bandits moved through the area […]
How bandits kidnapped, killed my brother despite paying ransom – Apostle Arome Osayi
Apostle Arome Osayi has recounted the tragic death of his brother at the hands of bandits. According to him, the kidnappers demanded a ransom, which was paid, but tragically, his brother was still killed. The incident has left the family devastated and shocked. He revealed that the family complied with all the demands, hoping for […]
Police repel Lakurawa bandits’ invasion in Kebbi village, kill one suspect
Security forces in Kebbi State have foiled an attempted invasion by suspected bandits in Lakurawa village, killing one of the attackers during a fierce confrontation. According to police reports, the armed criminals attempted to enter the village late in the night, but officers quickly responded after receiving a distress call from residents. Their fast action […]
Bandits kill two in attack on Plateau community
Two people have been confirmed dead after gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Daron village in Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night. The attack, which occurred around 7:50 p.m., also left one person seriously injured. Confirming the incident, the President of the Berom Youths Moulders Association, Solomon Dalyop, […]
Village Head Kidnapped, One Killed As Bandits Attack Rani Ramat, Kwara
Tension has gripped the Rani Ramat community in Kwara State following a deadly attack by armed bandits that left one person dead and the village head kidnapped. The incident, which occurred late Sunday night, sent residents fleeing into nearby bushes as the attackers stormed the area, shooting sporadically and looting valuables. Eyewitnesses said the assailants […]
Troops rescue 17 kidnapped victims in Kogi
Troops from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 17 people who were kidnapped in Kogi State. Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 12 Brigade, confirmed the rescue in a statement on Thursday, September 10, 2025. The victims, traveling in a 17-seater bus from Osun State to […]
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 […]
Bandits k!ll one, abduct farmers in Kaduna
Armed bandits launched a violent attack on farmers in Kaduna State, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting several others in Kajuru Local Government Area. The attack happened on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Sarkin Bajaga village while the victims were working in their fields, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Authorities quickly deployed security […]
62 abducted victims escape bandits’ camp in Katsina
At least 62 people, including women and children, have managed to escape from a bandits’ hideout in Katsina State following an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force. The rescue came on Saturday afternoon, August 16, during a search for a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani, at his camp in Jigawa Sawai community, Danmusa Local Government Area. […]