Bandits abduct seven family members in Kaduna
Suspected bandits have abducted several people, including a family of seven, in Kaduna State. The attack occurred along the Katari–Hayin Dam road in the Kachia area. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened around 9:32 pm when armed men stormed a residential compound in Unguwar Sabon-Titi. The attackers reportedly surrounded the area before taking their […]
Bandits attack wedding in Kaduna, kill 13, abduct guests
A wedding celebration in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area, turned tragic after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack. The gunmen reportedly invaded the venue late at night, opening fire on guests and causing chaos among those present. Eyewitnesses said the attackers operated for nearly an hour, leaving at least 13 people dead and several […]
Bandit Attacks In Katsina Leave 14 Dead, Several Injured
At least 14 people have died and several others injured in two separate bandit attacks in Katsina State’s Dandume and Musawa LGAs. In Dansoda community, Dandume, 11 residents were killed after attackers opened fire on people breaking their Ramadan fast. The victims in Dandume were buried according to Islamic rites, while the injured were rushed […]
Kwara: Bandits under fire as military intensifies operations
The Nigerian military has intensified its operations against bandits and kidnappers in Kwara State, recording fresh successes in parts of Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi Local Government Areas. Security sources confirmed that several terrorist hideouts were overrun during coordinated offensives aimed at restoring peace to the affected communities. According to preliminary reports, the renewed offensive targeted […]
Kogi Govt begins demolition of suspected ISWAP, bandits’ hideouts
The Kogi State Government, under Governor Usman Ododo, has begun the demolition of suspected terrorist hideouts in Okene Local Government Area. The first operation targeted a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in Sambel, Idoji, following repeated bandit attacks in the region. This action comes amid growing concerns over extremist activities in the […]
Bandits kill two, abduct wedding guests in Katsina community
At least two people have been killed and several others kidnapped after armed bandits attacked Unguwar Nagunda community in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident happened on Sunday night as a group of wedding guests were arriving in the village from a nearby community to attend a marriage ceremony. Residents said the […]
Fear grips Osun residents as bandits kill community leader, abduct former customs officer
Residents of parts of Osun State are living in fear following a deadly attack by suspected bandits that claimed the life of a community leader and led to the abduction of a former customs officer. The incident reportedly happened during a late-night raid, throwing the affected area into panic. Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the […]
Bandits attack community, kidnap residents
Suspected bandits have attacked a rural community, leaving residents in fear after several people were kidnapped during the raid. Witnesses said the attackers arrived late at night, firing gunshots into the air and forcing people out of their homes. During the invasion, houses were ransacked while families struggled to escape the violence. Those abducted were […]
Nigerian military can’t defeat bandits, govt should negotiate – Gumi
Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has stated that the Nigerian military alone cannot defeat bandits terrorizing communities across the country. He urged the government to consider negotiation as a viable strategy to end the ongoing insecurity. Gumi emphasized that purely military solutions have not brought lasting peace, pointing out that attacks on villages and […]
FG seeks speedy trial of kidnappers, bandits, terror suspects by courts to reduce insecurity
The Federal Government has called on the courts to speed up the trial of kidnappers, bandits and terror suspects across the country. According to officials, delays in prosecution allow criminals to return to society without punishment, which worsens insecurity. The government believes faster trials will send a strong message and help reduce crime. Authorities stressed […]