Zamfara: Gunmen impose curfew on Senator Bilbis’ hometown, demand N30m
Gunmen have reportedly imposed a curfew on a community in Zamfara State, the hometown of Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u Bilbis. The armed group is said to have demanded a payment of N30 million from residents of the area. According to local reports, the attackers warned villagers to remain indoors during specific hours, creating fear and uncertainty […]
Bandits attack Katsina community, abduct more than 20 villagers
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked Unguwar Daudu community in Dukke ward, Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving two people injured and more than 20 villagers abducted. The attack reportedly happened late on Sunday night when residents were already indoors, throwing the community into panic and fear. The incident was reported on […]
Reps ask FG to name sponsors of terrorism, banditry
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to publicly identify individuals and groups sponsoring terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. Lawmakers stressed that naming the sponsors is crucial to tackling the rising insecurity across the country. During plenary, several members emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the fight against terrorism. They […]
Bandit Leader To Security Operatives: If You Kill 10 Of Us, 20 Will Emerge
A notorious bandit leader has issued a chilling warning to security forces, claiming that even if they kill 10 members of his gang, 20 more will rise to take their place. The statement, which has sparked outrage and concern, highlights the growing boldness of armed groups in parts of Nigeria. The defiant words come at […]
Banditry: Creation of state police inevitable — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that setting up state police is now a must if Nigeria truly wants to solve its growing security problems. On Tuesday, September 2, while receiving top leaders from Katsina State led by Governor Dikko Radda at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu stressed that his government is determined to deal […]
”False’- NSA Ribadu slams El-Rufai over claims his office now pays bandits and gives them food
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly refuted allegations made by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the Federal Government is giving bandits money and food. In an interview with Channels TV, El-Rufai claimed that the Office of the NSA (ONSA) was behind a programme that allegedly funds criminal groups. According to […]
NSA office counters El-Rufai accusations, makes clarifications on alleged payments to bandits
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed accusations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government pays or rewards bandits. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Zakari Mijinyawa, ONSA described the claims as false, adding that no part of the government has ever offered ransom […]
Nigeria worse than country at war – Chidoka
Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has raised serious concerns about the current state of Nigeria, saying the situation is even worse than that of a country at war. During a recent interview on Channels Television, Chidoka explained that Nigeria’s level of instability today goes beyond what is usually seen in civil wars. He noted that […]
Gunmen ambush, kill two mobile police officers in Zamfara
Armed men suspected to be bandits have shot dead two members of the Mobile Police Force, MOPOL, during an ambush in Tsafe town, Zamfara State. The attack happened late on Sunday night when the gunmen invaded the outskirts of Tsafe, along the Yankuzo road, opening fire on security personnel in the area. According to security […]
Bandits k!ll bank staff, abduct another in Zamfara
Armed bandits have attacked two workers from Union Bank along the Gusau–Funtua road in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. One was killed while the other was kidnapped during the incident. The tragic event happened around 2:40 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Kucheri village. The attackers fired at a moving GAC SUG car […]