Category : Banditry


Troops Kill 60 Bandits, Son of Kingpin in Zamfara Operation

Nigerian military forces eliminated 60 bandits, including the son of wanted leader Alhaji Ado Allero, in a coordinated ground and air offensive in Zamfara State. The operation targeted key commanders and disrupted bandit networks across the North-West reg

Boko Haram Parades Kidnapped Victims in Borno Video

A Boko Haram faction, JAS-AWJ, has released a video showing abducted residents from Ngoshe community in Borno State. The group claims the victims are unharmed, while the Borno South Youth Alliance confirms 416 people are held.

Nigeria's Security Crisis Deepens with Multiple Attacks

A wave of deadly attacks across Nigeria over the weekend has left at least 15 people dead, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current military strategies and government response to the nation's persistent insecurity.

Eight Family Members Killed in Plateau Village Attack

A late-night assault on Mbwelle village in Plateau State's Bokkos LGA claimed eight lives, including a pregnant woman, with three injured and several missing. Local authorities condemn the violence and urge community vigilance.

24 Killed, Church and Mosque Burnt in Kebbi Attack

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed 24 fatalities in a violent Easter attack on Debe village in Kebbi State. Armed assailants burned St. Mary's Catholic Church, a mosque, homes, and shops, displacing hundreds of residents.

Two Die Fleeing Bandit Rumors, Kwara Ransom Reduced

Panic in Niger State communities leads to deaths as residents flee rumored bandit attacks. Separately, Kwara abductors lower ransom for eight church worshipers from N1 billion to N150 million amid security concerns.

Plateau Student Killed by Gunmen, Curfew Adjusted

Gunmen killed a 300-level student in Plateau State, sparking community outrage and calls for justice. The state government has adjusted curfew hours in Jos North, while a Muslim group urges calm over arrests.

Gunmen Kill University Student in Plateau Ambush

Armed assailants ambushed and killed Badung Sunday Alamba, a 29-year-old 300-level student, in Dum Village, Plateau State. The attack has sparked condemnation and calls for enhanced security measures.

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