Insecurity: FG don’t pay ransom to bandits, states must stop…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa has asked state governments to stop negotiating with bandits.
Speaking in an…
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Bandits kill five in fresh Benue attack, ex-assembly candidate among…
Bandits have reportedly killed five people in a renewed attack on Otobi community in Otukpo local government area of Benue State.…
Bandits attack wedding in Katsina, abduct guests, kill two
Suspected bandits have reportedly launched an attack on a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda community, Kankara Local Government…
Kwara: Bandits demand ₦400m, food, drinks for release of 22 captives
No fewer than 22 people are currently being held hostage by bandits across several communities in Kwara South, with the kidnappers…
Bandits launch fresh coordinated attacks, abduct residents in Katsina…
Armed bandits have reportedly stormed several communities in Katsina State, abducting numerous residents during coordinated…
Suspected bandits kill seven in fresh attacks across Kebbi communities
Suspected bandits have killed at least seven people in a wave of violent attacks on several communities in Shanga Local Government…
Nigeria will overcome banditry, insecurity in 2026 and beyond — Akpabio
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will surmount banditry and other security…
Bandits attack NSCDC checkpoint in Niger State, steal rifle
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has confirmed an attack on one of its checkpoints along…
FG declares kidnappers, bandits as terrorists
The Federal Government has formally classified kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, representing a significant…
Bandits, criminals will face tough crackdown in 2026 — Guards Brigade…
The Commander of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, has warned that bandits and criminal elements…