Kaduna State Police Command executed a four-day raid from February 10 to 13, 2026. Officers targeted bandit camps in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi, and Kauru local government areas. Security teams dislodged several hideouts during the operation. Fierce gun battles erupted between police and bandits. As a result, officers neutralized several bandits. Some suspects sustained bullet injuries…
The bandits, numbering about 15, ambushed the security team despite prior intelligence. Shooting broke out between the groups. However the attackers overpowered one defender in the clash. Victim Details Samuel, a forest guard, sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the gun battle. Medical personnel confirmed his death shortly after. Authorities transported his body to Egbe Hospital…
Bandits continued to hold 13 abducted villagers from Gidan Waya community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The abductees stayed in captivity despite the payment of N40 million ransom. Community leaders raised the alarm during a press conference in Kaduna. The Night Raid and Abduction Bandits attacked Gidan Waya on November 11, 2025….
Authorities in Ekiti State boost security measures. The Amotekun Corps arrests 16 suspected bandits. These individuals flee from Kwara State. The operation prevents potential crimes in the region. Officials respond to rising threats. Bandits move south from northern areas. Ekiti leaders act swiftly to protect residents. Details of the Arrest Amotekun operatives spotted the suspects…
Bandits stormed multiple churches in Kurmin Wali village on January 18, 2026. They attacked during morning services around 9 a.m. The gunmen carried AK-47 rifles and surrounded the buildings. Worshippers from the Cherubim and Seraphim Church and the Evangelical Church Winning All faced immediate threats. The attackers shouted orders and forced people to march into…
Katsina State Government plans to release 70 suspected bandits. This move aims to revive a failing peace deal with armed groups. Nigerians express strong anger over the decision. Moreover prominent organizations voice their concerns. They call the plan reckless and dangerous. The outrage spreads across the country. Details of the Amnesty Deal The state approves…
Bandits stormed Tuge town in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State on January 17, 2026. They arrived around 7 a.m. and fired shots sporadically. Residents fled in panic as the attackers targeted the community. This sudden raid caught many off guard. The violence lasted for a short time but left destruction in its wake….
The Katsina State Government stands firm on its decision to release 70 suspected bandits. Officials describe this action as a key step to maintain peace in the region. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda leads this effort amid ongoing security challenges. Government’s Justification Commissioner Nasir Muazu explains the release clearly. He states that the government aims to…
Bandits launched a deadly attack on the National Park Service office in Oloka Village, Oyo State. They killed five forest guards during the incident on Tuesday evening. Residents now live in fear as tension rises in the community. The assailants infiltrated the area around 9:00 p.m. They targeted the park personnel in a swift operation….
Bandits launched a brutal attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Niger State. They arrived on motorcycles around 4:30 p.m. on January 3, 2026. The gunmen opened fire without warning. They burned stalls and looted food items. The violence spread quickly to nearby villages like Agwarra, Borgu, Chukama, and Shanga. Moreover, raids started on…
