Army Arrests Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue
Nigerian Army troops have captured Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader terrorising the Benue-Taraba axis. Details of the operation and his links to wanted criminal Aka Dogo revealed.
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Army Recovers Corpse, Weapons After Taraba Ambush
Troops recover a soldier's body and weapons in Taraba after an ambush. Search continues for one missing personnel as the Army vows to sustain operations. Read the full details.
Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Two Civilians in Nasarawa
Gunmen ambushed a police patrol in Nasarawa, killing an inspector and two civilians. The attackers stole an AK-47 rifle. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Muslim Man: Insecurity Makes Islam Look Violent
A Nigerian Muslim, Umar Mohammed Nasiru, says relentless violence by terror groups makes it hard to defend Islam's peaceful nature. Read his full statement and analysis.
Bandits Ambush Security Team in Kaduna, Kill Officer
A policeman was killed and soldiers wounded when bandits attacked a joint security team in Kaduna's Kubau LGA. The team was returning from a grazing reserve assignment.
Senator Yari: Stop Calling Trump to Solve Nigeria's Problems
Senator Abdulaziz Yari criticises calls for US intervention in Nigeria's banditry crisis. He urges elites to unite and solve the nation's challenges internally. Read more.
Bandits Shoot Man, Kidnap Bride and 12 in Sokoto Attack
Malam Umar Chacho narrates the traumatic attack where bandits shot his son and kidnapped his daughter, the bride, and 12 others in Sokoto. Read the full story.
Kogi Highway Gun Battle Leaves Travellers Stranded
A fierce gunfight between security forces and bandits on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway trapped commuters for hours. This incident follows a recent church attack in the state. Read details and public reactions.
Northern Governors Warn Region's Future at Risk from Insecurity
Northern governors and traditional rulers issue urgent warning on insecurity after Kaduna meeting. They call for state policing and unity to combat banditry and kidnappings.
Police Kill Suspected Lakurawa Bandit in Kebbi
Kebbi police neutralise a suspected Lakurawa bandit in Malan Yaro, recover two motorcycles. CP commends security forces' gallantry. Separate attack on Immigration checkpoint leaves three dead.
Bakare Criticizes National Assembly on Insecurity Crisis
Pastor Tunde Bakare condemns Nigerian lawmakers for prioritizing political defections over security governance as citizens suffer. He demands urgent action and transparency.
Gunmen kidnap bride, baby, 13 others in Sokoto
Armed bandits kidnapped 14 people including a bride, her bridesmaids and a baby in Sokoto. Read about Nigeria's escalating security crisis and government response.
Pastor Calls for Church Protection Against Bandit Attacks
Pastor Oloruntimilehin Daramola urges Nigerian Christians to adopt traditional protection methods as bandits threaten churches. Read his urgent security message.
Bandits kidnap bride, guests in Sokoto wedding attack
Armed bandits stormed Chacho village in Sokoto State, kidnapping a bride, bridesmaids and wedding guests during midnight raid. Read full details of the heartbreaking incident.
Local Hunters Can Rescue Nigeria From Bandits - Olu Alo
Prophet Sam Olu Alo reveals why genuine local hunters hold the solution to Nigeria's security crisis. Learn how traditional knowledge and community cooperation can reclaim farmlands from terrorists.
Emergency Call for Zamfara Over Bandit Releases
Human Rights Watchdog demands Tinubu declare state of emergency in Zamfara after Governor Lawal freed 500 inmates, including hardened bandits. Read full details.
Man Uses Industrial Iron to Secure Home Against Kidnappers
A Nigerian man's innovative home security design using industrial galvanized angle iron goes viral on TikTok. His daughter explains how rising insecurity inspired the unusual protection method.
Comedian Trinity Guy criticized for bandit skit
Nigerian comedian Trinity Guy sparks outrage with controversial bandit attack skit. Social media users condemn trivializing national security crisis. Read full reactions.
Kogi Children Flee School Over Bandit Rumors
A Kogi mother shares how her children ran home from school amid bandit invasion rumors. Police deny the attack as parents react to the security scare. Read full details.
Fresh Bandit Attack Hits Kebbi After Rescue
Bandits strike Kebbi community again, abducting residents just 24 hours after 24 schoolgirls were rescued. Police yet to confirm latest attack as insecurity escalates.
Sokoto Bandit Attack: Chairman Denies Mass Killings
Rabah LGA Chairman refutes reports of mass killings in Tofa Village attack. Security forces engaged bandits, two injured, two women abducted. Read official statement.
Police Patrol Ambushed in Anambra, Security Intensified
Unknown gunmen attacked police patrol teams on Abatete-Eziowelle Road, burning vehicles and causing panic. Anambra Police Commissioner orders enhanced security across state.
Guard Member Shot After Volunteering Thanksgiving Duty
West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, critically wounded in DC ambush after volunteering Thanksgiving duty. Suspect identified as Afghan refugee. Read full details.
Uniformed Gunmen Attack Police Patrol in Anambra
Armed assailants wearing military-style uniforms ambushed a joint police patrol in Anambra, leading to a shootout that left one officer injured and a patrol vehicle burnt. Police confirm incident and heighten security.
Kaduna Anglican Priest Dies After Kidnappers Collect Ransom
Journalist Rufai Oseni reveals heartbreaking details about Venerable Edwin Achi's death in captivity. Family paid ransom only to receive his decomposed body. Read the full story.
Expert: Arrest Fake Bandit Negotiators Now
Security expert Amb. Abayomi Nurain Mumuni urges the FG to arrest individuals posing as bandit negotiators, warning they embolden terrorists. Learn the 5-step strategy to tackle insecurity.
Lawmakers Condemn Tinubu Over Bandit Negotiations
Nigerian lawmakers openly criticized President Tinubu's approach to bandit attacks, rejecting negotiations and demanding accountability for troop withdrawal in Kebbi. Read the full details of the security crisis.
Senate Approves Death Penalty for Kidnapping
Nigerian Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, imposing mandatory death penalty. Recent abductions in Kano, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states highlight urgent security crisis.
Tinubu's 10 Security Decisions to Combat Banditry
President Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency, approves 20,000 police recruits, deploys DSS forest guards. Full list of decisive actions to protect Nigerians.
Terrorists Take Over Kainji National Park - Lawmaker
Niger State lawmaker reveals terrorists now control Kainji National Park, using it as base for attacks. Demands military intervention after escaping assassination attempt.
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