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- Insecurity
- January 12, 2026
- 22 views
Katsina defends planned release of 70 suspected bandits, says it’s part of peace efforts
The Katsina state government has defended its decision to facilitate the release of 70 suspected bandits. In an interview with DCL Hausa, Nasir Muazu, commissioner for internal security and…
Bandits Abduct At Least Eight In Fresh Attack In Kano
At least eight people have been abducted during a late-night raid on Biresawa village in the Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, leaving the community and its neighbours…
- Insecurity
- November 19, 2025
- 73 views
99 percent of bandits operating in the North are Nigerians — Security expert
A security and intelligence analyst, Yahuza Getso, has asserted that nearly all bandits operating across Nigeria’s North-West and North-Central regions are Nigerian nationals, insisting that security agencies know their…
Bandits Kill Pregnant Woman, Others In Kwara
Bandits, on Tuesday, launched a deadly attack on some villages in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a pregnant woman and others. Residents said the…
Police arrest notorious bandits’ kingpin in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a well-known bandits’ kingpin, Muhammadu Kan Kani, also called Akki, aged 57, from Kuraje village in Bungudu Local Government Area. Security analyst…
- Insecurity
- September 15, 2025
- 126 views
Bandits kidnap ‘over 50’ in Zamfara as ‘peace deal’ fasters
By Ahmed Yusuf Armed bandits have reportedly abducted more than 50 people in separate attacks in Zamfara state. About 40 worshippers were kidnapped during dawn prayers on Monday at a…
Seven Feared Killed, Others Injured As Police Repel Bandits In Katsina
At least seven persons were reportedly killed when some suspected bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Magajin Wando village in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. The State…
- Insecurity , News , Politics , Uncategorized
- September 1, 2025
- 172 views
Nigerian government, El-Rufia clash over ‘payment of ransom to bandits
A public clash has erupted between former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and the Federal Government, after El-Rufai accused the administration of a “kiss-the-bandits policy” that involves paying ransom…
- Insecurity
- August 27, 2025
- 214 views
Bandits Kill Eight in fresh attack in Nigeria’s Northwest
Eight people have been killed and eight others severely injured following two separate attacks by suspected gunmen at Unguwan Rimi village, Chawaii Chiefdom in Kamaru ward of Kauru Local…
- Insecurity
- May 6, 2025
- 199 views
Bandits ‘kill 12, abduct several residents’ in Zamfara
At least 12 people were killed and an unspecified number abducted as gunmen orchestrated a coordinated reprisal attack on several villages in Maru LGA of Zamfara state. On May…
- Insecurity
- April 19, 2025
- 192 views
Two Feared Dead, One Abducted In Bandits Attack On Kano Village Market
Two persons were feared killed and another abducted after suspected bandits attacked Faruruwa village market in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State on Thursday evening. The attack…
- Insecurity
- April 14, 2025
- 214 views
Bandits set Mosque ablaze in Zamfara
Suspected bandits have razed a Juma’at mosque, a Primary Healthcare Centre, and at least 10 residential houses in Biyabiki village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The assault,…
- Insecurity , Terrorism
- April 7, 2025
- 193 views
Bandits kill four, abduct 45 in Katsina
Suspected bandits have killed four persons and abducted at least 45 persons at Maikuma village, in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident which occurred on Sunday…
- Insecurity
- April 3, 2025
- 178 views
Bandit kingpin, Bello Turji kills 11 farmers in Sokoto
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has reportedly killed 11 farmers in Lugu town, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of…
- Insecurity , Kidnapping
- March 26, 2025
- 203 views
Bandits kill three kidnapped Kaduna residents despite ransom
The Surubu Community Development Association in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has condemned the killing of three kidnapped residents by suspected bandits, describing the incident as tragic…
