Two gunrunners have been killed in Zamfara State by the police tactical operatives. The police also intercepted four AK-47, 200 rounds of live ammunition, charms, three live shells, four rocket
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Zamfara bandit, Gwoska Dankarami again escaped death on New Year’s eve during military airstrikes on his camp. The hideout is along Kaura Namoda road in Zurmi Local Government Area of
The Kaduna State Government, on Wednesday, confirmed that the dreaded bandit leader, Kachalla Gudau was among those neutralized by troops Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs,
The Defence Headquarters has declared 19 terrorists wanted. Maj. Gen. Jimmy Akpor, the Director of Defence Information, said a N5 million bounty had been placed on each of the wanted
Bandits have again killed no fewer than sixteen persons in different communities of Taraba State. Communities invaded by the attackers are Gidado and Garinkuka villages in Gunduma district of Mutum-Biyu
The Zamfara State Government has officially dethroned the three suspended traditional leaders accused of involvement in banditry activities in the state. It said that the decision was taken after the
Armed bandits have allegedly stormed Gwada community, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State in their hundreds, resulting to the death of a police officer and four other persons.
Bandits have invaded the Mobile Police Camp at Ishau, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing 3 officers. Residents told our correspondent that the terrorists were exiting Niger to
Kaduna South Hunters in Udawa village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have arrested a bandit at a forest along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari.The hunters also rescued nine kidnapped villagers
Bandits have kidnapped 11 persons including a chief imam, Aminu Garba, who was preparing to lead Juma’at congregational prayer at Gatawa Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto
Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has declared the activities of bandits in Nigeria as acts of terrorism. In a landmark judgment on Thursday, the court said
Five suspected suppliers of fuel and one supplier of bread to bandits are presently in police net in Katsina. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, in a statement
The Senate Committee Chairman on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has said bandits, terrorists and other criminals must not be spared in the onslaught by the military and other security agents.
Suspected bandits raided five communities in Kaduna State, killing scores and injuring several others. The affected communities include; Sabon Yelwa and Ungwan Alhassa in Igabi LGA, Kasarami and Ungwan Yashi
Popular Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi has disclosed how the Nigerian government can stop banditry and the crimes among herders. Gumi said crimes among herders can be stopped through education. In
Suspected bandits running away from the ongoing military operation in Zamfara State have killed six persons and abducted others in Tureta local government area of Sokoto State. Tureta local government
The Niger State Police Command has effected the arrest of a five-man gang of suspected bandits that terrorized villages in Rafi Local Government Area of state.. While four members of
Gunmen suspected to be bandits in the early hours of Monday attacked Gora Namaye community of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing four persons and kidnapping over 300
The Zamfara State Police Command has said it has intensified joint ground and air surveillance patrols along Gusau – Tsafe Yankara road. The command assured the people of the state,
A former councilor of Sabon Gida Ward, Hon. Farouq Hassan, has been killed by unidentified gunmen suspected to be bandits few minutes after he arrived at his home on Wednesday
