Terrorists Relocate After US Airstrikes in Nigeria
Suspected terrorists in Northern Nigeria are on the move following US missile strikes. Community leaders report armed groups fleeing to new areas, raising security alarms. Read the full report.
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Kwara Bandit Kingpins Arrested in Police Covert Operation
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Analyst: Sokoto US Airstrikes Hit Bandits, Not ISIS
Security analyst Bulama Bukarti clarifies the target of recent US airstrikes in Sokoto, emphasizing Nigerian sovereignty and the need for sustained security strategies beyond bombing. Read the full analysis.
Bandits Attack NSCDC Checkpoint in Niger State
Armed bandits attacked an NSCDC checkpoint in Niger State's Borgu LGA, stealing a rifle and vandalizing a vehicle. No casualties reported. Security agencies are on the trail of the perpetrators.
28 Travellers Kidnapped in Plateau, Ransom Demanded
Armed men kidnapped 28 people, including women and children, in Plateau state. Families have received ransom demands as police deploy rescue assets. Details inside.
NCTC Supports Tinubu's Bandit Terrorist Classification
NCTC hails President Tinubu's formal classification of bandits as terrorists, calling it a transformative shift for Nigeria's security strategy. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria Classifies Bandits, Kidnappers as Terrorists
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
FG Designates Kidnappers, Bandits as Terrorists
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
Mother, 3 Children Among 9 Abducted in Kogi Attack
Armed men storm Inele-Ugoh village in Kogi, kidnapping nine. Residents plead for aerial surveillance as ground troops search forests. Read more on the security crisis.
Tinubu Vows Security Reset in 2025 Budget Speech
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
Bandits abduct 9 in Kogi, including mother and children
Armed bandits stormed a Kogi community, kidnapping nine people. A mother and her three children were among the victims. Read the full report on the security crisis.
States Where Bandits Attacked on Christmas Day
A detailed look at the tragic Christmas Day attacks across Benue, Plateau, Borno, and Adamawa states, where gunmen killed hundreds. Explore the security lapses and ongoing threats.
Bandits Plan Christmas Attacks in 4 Nigerian States
A humanitarian group warns of planned Christmas Day attacks in Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kaduna. DSS confirms intelligence, preventive measures underway. Read details.
4 Bandits Neutralised in Kogi Community Attack
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Foreign Internet Services Hinder Nigeria's Security - Bwala
Daniel Bwala reveals Nigerian security agencies struggle to trace bandits using foreign internet services like Starlink. Criminals exploit platforms like TikTok for propaganda. Read more.
Gumi: Foreign Powers Backing Terrorists in Nigeria
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims wealthy foreign actors support bandits, worsening Nigeria's insecurity. He advocates for addressing root causes and strategic force. Read his full analysis.
Tinubu Swears In Gen. Christopher Musa As Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence. The ex-CDS vows to probe recent security lapses. Read more.
3 Killed in Zamfara Over N3,500 Yoghurt
Armed bandits killed three people in Danjibga, Zamfara, after a dispute over unpaid yoghurt worth N3,500. The attack forced residents to flee. Read the full report.
Nigerians React to Gumi's Prayer on Insecurity Enablers
Islamic cleric Sheik Gumi's public prayer against those enabling Nigeria's insecurity has ignited fierce reactions online, with many labeling him a 'bandits apologist'. Read the full story and see the social media exchanges.
Nigeria School Kidnapping Stirs Anger, Prayers in Mixed Region
Over 300 children remain captive after Niger state school abduction, fueling debates on Christian persecution and banditry. Communities pray for safe return as political rhetoric inflames tensions.
Over 30 Kidnapped in Kano, Borno Weekend Attacks
Gunmen abducted more than 30 Nigerians in separate attacks in Kano and Borno states. The surge in kidnappings for ransom is now a structured industry, a new report reveals. Read more.
Bandits kidnap bride, bridesmaids, 28 others in Sokoto
Armed bandits stormed Chacho community in Sokoto, abducting over 30 women and girls, including a bride, just before her wedding. Read the shocking details and the latest on insecurity in Nigeria's North-West.
4 Catechist's Kids Among 265 Abducted Niger Students
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Presidency Fires Back at Obasanjo Over Security Remarks
The Nigerian Presidency has strongly responded to former President Obasanjo's comments on insecurity, accusing him of hypocrisy for failing to act when bandits first emerged during his administration.
Pastor Details Deadly Bandit Attack on Kwara Church
CAC Church pastor shares chilling details of bandit attack during thanksgiving service in Eruku, Kwara State. 35 worshippers kidnapped, multiple deaths confirmed.
Woman narrates escape from Kwara church bandits
A 49-year-old woman shares her harrowing escape from bandits during CAC Church attack in Eruku, Kwara state. Read her survival story and how she slept in bushes overnight.
Ooni of Ife Confirms Bandits Moving Toward Southwest
The Ooni of Ife confirms bandits are moving toward Southwest Nigeria, urges unity behind President Tinubu's security efforts. Traditional rulers vow to strengthen local defense networks.
Obasanjo: Nigeria Should Seek Foreign Help on Insecurity
Former President Obasanjo urges Tinubu to stop bandits or seek international assistance. He condemns negotiating with criminals amid rising insecurity across Nigeria. Read more.
Bandits gang-rape 13-year-old in Niger State
Hasiya A. Bawa, 13, hospitalized after brutal gang rape by bandits in Shiroro LGA. Community security crisis deepens as 24 others abducted in separate attack.
Youths Urge FG to Create Special Court for Bandits
CONYSSA urges President Tinubu to establish a special court for bandits and kidnappers to fast-track trials and curb Nigeria's insecurity, following recent mass abductions.
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