…the COAS had directed the Division to stabilise the security situation in the zone to facilitate the return of socio-economic activities. The Nigerian Army says the troops of 8 Division operating in Zamfara and adjoining states have eliminated ‘many commanders’ and 48 members of bandits’ gangs in the North-west. The spokesperson of the army, Mohammed … Read more
On Saturday, a deadly attack was carried out in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) of the Kaduna state. The crime was committed by Unknown Gunmen suspected to be bandits. A retired army sergeant, Christopher Madaki, his wife and daughter in law were killed by bandits in Golkofa community, Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The commissioner for internal security … Read more
“This is just simple logic. It does not require any rocket science. How can you play with lives?” Ahmad Gumi, prominent Islamic cleric, has revealed the steps and actions he will take should bandits kidnap any of his child. Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin on Friday, the cleric doubled down on his position … Read more
“The truth is that these bandits and hoodlums are not totally outsiders” Bandits and other criminals in Ebonyi state who are contrite and willing to repent and surrender their weapons will be offered amnesty, the state government has said. Uchenna Orji, the state commissioner for information and orientation, stated this on Friday. Stakeholders have differed … Read more
Nigeria has been experiencing series of security issues across many parts of the country The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Wednesday said inadequate satellite and other facilities affect monitoring of bandits and other criminal elements operating in the country. The newly appointed Director-General of the Agency, Halilu Shaba disclosed this to journalists … Read more
“On sighting the security men, the suspects ran into the bushes” Despite having many hapless citizens languishing in the den of bandits and their fate in the balance, in an operation that could translate as placing premium on lives of animals over that of humans, Nigeria security agencies in one night recovered 300 rustle cows. … Read more
The abductors of the students of Greenfield University in Kaduna State have threatened to kill the remaining 17 students in captivity. Within a week, five of the abducted students were killed by the bandits. The abductors of the students of Greenfield University in Kaduna State have threatened to kill the remaining 17 students in captivity. … Read more
The governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has expressed displeasure over the killing of gunmen in the state, saying he’s “pained each time bandits are killed”. Umahi declared his readiness to negotiate with bandits to ascertain their grievances and the solutions to the current security challenges in Ebonyi State. The governor of Ebonyi State, David … Read more
“We were coming from Edo State, somewhere between Okene and Lokoja, when we met these suspected bandits. They opened fire on my convoy…” A lawmaker representing Edo Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Clifford Ordia, has narrated how he escaped attack twice by bandits. Ordia, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Local … Read more
“In our view in Kaduna, first (way to address the situation) is to ensure that schools are fenced“ Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, has said schools should be constructed close to near military camps stave off attacks by bandits in the state. The governor said this when he featured on a programme on Nigerian Television … Read more
We want federal government to fulfil its promise to deploy additional security forces to the state. Seven security operatives have been apprehended for colluding with bandits to undermine security in Zamfara, the state police command has said. According to the police, the operatives, who were arrested in different locations across the state, were allegedly supplying … Read more
The outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) had in December 2020 launched the ESN, a group established to shield the South-East and South-South region from banditry and terrorists South-East governors had announced the establishment of the region’s security outfit codenamed EBUBE AGU on Sunday Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Wednesday, said bandits are committing … Read more
No fewer than five men of the vigilantes’ group have been reportedly killed while scores were injured during an attack on a local market and some communities in Niger State on Monday. The Co-convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths, Sani Abubakar Yusuf Kokki, who confirmed the attacks, said bandits’ deadly attacks have become a daily occurrence … Read more
OPC said the ex-minister was not in his right frame of mind and should never have been chosen to spearhead the fight against insurgency. The O’odua Peoples Congress has described as unfortunate and demeaning statement by former Chief of Army Staff, Abdurahman Dambazau (retd) likening them and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to Boko … Read more
The members of the RCCG Region 30, Trinity Sanctuary in Kaduna were on their way to Kachia for an evangelical outreach programme when their bus was ambushed by bandits The eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) kidnapped by bandits on March 26 in Kaduna State have regained freedom. Shortly after their … Read more
The official, who described the development as “deeply disturbing”, said no collusion was suspected on the part of soldiers In what could be termed a brutal reality check and a huge question mark on the Nigeria army’s capability to deal decisively with the criminal elements terrorising the country, a group of rampaging bandits ambushed and … Read more
“Those who attack and kill northerners must be stopped and be prosecuted“ Ango Abdullahi, chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), says penitent bandits who have shown readiness to turn a new leaf and desist from their nefarious ways deserve to be rehabilitated. In recent months, Many communities in the north have been at the … Read more
Bandit operating in Kaduna is “most likely going to end up dead” – El-Rufai Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna state governor, says he’s not going to show bandits who are committing atrocities in the state an iota of clemency. Speaking on Sunday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, the governor said anyone involved … Read more
The Kaduna State Government on Thursday said suspected bandits killed a former councilor and one other in Birnin Gawri and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the killing in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna. Aruwan said: “Security agencies reported that … Read more
Kaduna State Government said suspected bandits claimed the lives of eight people and injured four others in separate attacks in Chikun, Giwa and Kajuru Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the killing in a statement issued in Kaduna on Wednesday. Aruwan said, “Eight people … Read more