1,106 terrorists killed, 758 collaborators arrested — Abubakar
By Ndahi Marama, MAIDUGURI The immediate past Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has said troops killed more than 1,106 JAS/ISWAP terrorists and arrested 758 suspected logistics collaborators during his 17-month tenure. Abubakar disclosed this on Tuesday during the handing and taking-over ceremony at Maimalari […]
Bandits kill 13, abduct several at Kaduna wedding
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, KADUNA Bandits have killed 13 people and abducted several others during an attack on a wedding ceremony in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred late Sunday night, around 11:47 p.m., and has heightened concerns over the security situation in rural communities across the state. According to […]
Intersociety: Bandits, Boko Haram, others killed over 190,000 Nigerians in 17 years
A human rights organisation, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has said that no fewer than 190,150 Nigerians have been killed by bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and suspected armed herdsmen between July 2009 and March 19, 2026.
Bandits kill three policemen, vigilante leader in Taraba
Rampaging bandits have killed three police officers and the leader of a vigilante group in Tse Kwe village, Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State.
Families appeal for urgent rescue as bandits demand N150m for Niger officials
Families of two Niger State government officials abducted five months ago are appealing for urgent intervention after bandits demanded an additional N150 million for their release, despite having already collected N70 million in ransom.
‘Terrorists demand virgins, Indian hemp, cocaine as ransom’ – Afenifere bemoans onslaught in Yorubaland
“The kidnappers even hilariously asked for virgins to be brought in exchange for four men that they had previously abducted”
Bandits kill, kidnap in Kwara community; curfew imposed
Bandits on Sunday evening struck Gbugbu community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person, abducting a popular Hausa provision seller, and injuring two others, Vanguard reports.
Bandits kill 30 in fresh Zamfara attack, abduct several residents
At least 30 people have been killed following a fresh bandit attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving several others abducted and many residents missing.
Bandits kill 26, burn homes and police station in Niger
Bandits have once again attacked communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, reportedly killing at least 26 people, burning houses and a police station, and forcing residents to flee for their lives.
Bandits demand N100m ransom for widow of slain Forest Guard in Kwara
Suspected bandits who abducted Mrs. Funke Ogunrinde, wife of a slain forest guard in Oba-Isin, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reportedly demanded N100 million ransom for her release.
We’ll end banditry this year — Senate
THE Senate yesterday assured that continued cases of armed banditry, insurgency, with continued killings, kidnapping and wanton destruction of property will end this year 2026, pledging to take a second look at 2026 budget, with a view to funding the military.
10 kidnap victims rescued after gun battle between security team, bandits in Niger
A joint security team had a breakthrough after gun battle with suspected kidnappers and bandits in Niger State, during which 10 kidnapped victims were rescued.
Bandits attack Agwara again, burn Police Station, Church, abduct five
Armed bandits have again attacked Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, setting ablaze a police station and a church, and abducting residents during an early-morning raid on Sunday.
FG, Northern leaders, lawyers differ on amnesty for terrorists
”Governors have constitutional powers to grant pardon, if the terrorists were prosecuted by their respective states,”
Just in: Bandits kill two, abduct over 50 women in Katsina community
The attackers, who struck the community late Sunday, also rustled a large number of livestock, including cattle and sheep, during the raid.
Ekiti tightens security as Amotekun arrests 16 suspected bandits
By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Oye Local Government Command, has arrested 16 suspected bandits from Kwara State who were planning to migrate into Ekiti on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Command’s Director of Information, Mr. Adeleye. According to the statement, the suspects […]
