Category : Banditry


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.

4 Bandit Suspects Arrested at Kano Motor Park

Security operatives in Kano have apprehended four suspected bandits armed with weapons at the busy Kofar Ruwa Motor Park. Read the full details of the arrest and community reaction here.

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.

Suspected Herders Kill 3 Farmers in Benue

Armed attackers suspected to be herdsmen killed three farmers in Naka, Benue State. The violence continues as another traveler was ambushed hours earlier. Read for details.

Bandits kill 2 in Kogi community invasion

Suspected bandits invaded Aiyetoro Kiri in Kogi State, killing two residents. Local vigilantes prevented mass abduction of students. Security operations intensified.

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