Bello Turji’s fighters undergoing weapons training in Sokoto – Report
Fresh security concerns have emerged in some parts of eastern Sokoto State following reports that loyalists of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, were allegedly conducting weapons training and tactical…
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- Insecurity , Terrorism
- June 18, 2026
- 15 views
Banditry, farmer-herder clashes worsening poverty in North — Study
A new report has revealed that violent conflict across the northern part of the country is deepening poverty and weakening the ability of households to recover from economic shocks.…
Obi: I’ll negotiate with bandits willing to embrace peace
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he would negotiate with bandits and other violent groups if they are genuinely willing to embrace peace. Obi…
150 terrorists convicted in 48 hours, says AGF
The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism trials, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
Military rescues wife of late ex-defence spokesman abducted by bandits
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by…
Bandits kill three, burn houses in Niger — Police
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told…
Nigerian gov promises houses, grants for terrorists who repent
Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, has appealed to bandits operating across the state’s forests to lay down their arms and embrace peace. The governor spoke on Friday during the…
Bandits kill 20 in Kebbi community
At least 20 people have been killed in a deadly attack by suspected bandits on the Fesken Rafi community in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Also,…
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- Insecurity , Terrorism
- June 13, 2026
- 35 views
Ex-Nigerian Army spokesperson dies in custody of terrorists, but govt claims ‘it’s a natural death’
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of terrorists. The Katsina government described the demise of…
Local informants fueling terror operations – Defence minister
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the fight against terrorism, banditry and insurgency in the country remains difficult because of the active support criminal groups…
- Kidnapping , Terrorism
- June 11, 2026
- 23 views
Papiri School Abduction: Court Sentences Five Linked To Attack To 25 Years Imprisonment
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced each of the five suspects arrested on May 31, 2026, by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their involvement…
- Insecurity , Terrorism
- June 11, 2026
- 20 views
Senate asks security agencies to track, arrest bandits flaunting activities on TikTok
The senate has called on security agencies to track and arrest bandits and terrorists who openly flaunt their activities and proceeds of crime on social media platforms, particularly TikTok.…
DHQ: Nigeria-US operations have killed over 200 terrorists in north-east
Samaila Uba, director of defence information at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says recent anti-terrorism operations between the Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (US-Africom) have killed several…
Five soldiers killed as troops repel terrorist attack on military base in Borno
Terrorists have killed five soldiers and three members of the civilian joint task force (CJTF) in an attack on a military base in Mandaragirau, Borno state. Haruna Sani, acting…
UN: Weapons looted from Libya found with terrorists in Nigeria
The United Nations says some weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 ended up in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria. Speaking to delegates on the spread…
