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Ten Nigerian police officers were killed and two wounded in a clash with a gang of suspected bandits in the northwestern Kebbi state, where 17 suspected bandits also died.
Suspected bandits in Nigeria's Benue State have demanded N500,000 from a farmer in Kastina-Ala LGA before allowing him to harvest his crops. The incident highlights ongoing terror and ransom demands in the community.
Benue State Police have arrested Joro Jarkata, a 20-year-old suspected bandits’ arms supplier, recovering 115 rounds of ammunition.
At least 23 farmers have been killed by suspected bandits in an attack on farmlands in Sauna District, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Benue, Nigeria, has died from gunshot injuries sustained during a kidnapping incident. The state of Benue is in mourning following the death of the prominent official.
Troops from Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, neutralized two suspected bandits, arrested four others, and recovered rustled livestock in a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Suspected bandits attacked the Fesken Rafi community in Kebbi State, Nigeria, killing 20 people. The government has pledged to increase security measures in response to the tragic incident.
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits in connection with the killing of three FRSC personnel and other criminal activities in Bagudo.
Suspected bandits attacked a community in Kwara State, Nigeria, killing one man and abducting two women. Police have confirmed the incident and are pursuing the attackers.
Sixteen people are feared dead in a suspected reprisal attack by bandits on a village in Katsina, Nigeria, reportedly after villagers had killed two suspected bandits days earlier.
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a false alarm regarding the presence of suspected bandits in Ogbomoso and surrounding communities, confirming that normalcy has been restored to the area.
A Nigerian woman has been arrested in India after being found in possession of 3.6 kilograms of heroin. This incident is part of broader news from Nigeria, including reports of gunmen attacking a community in Plateau state.
Nigeria's Accord Party has publicly denied reports of its support for a joint presidential ticket, demanding its name be removed from any such endorsements. This political development comes amidst various other domestic news stories across Nigeria, including crime arrests and public health initiatives.
A vigilante leader was abducted by suspected bandits during a gun battle in the Ipo community of Rivers State, Nigeria, causing panic among residents.
Suspected bandits launched a coordinated night attack on several communities in Kebbi State, Nigeria, destroying homes and causing an undisclosed number of casualties.
Nigeria's FAAN has dismissed rumours of an aircraft hijack at Akure Airport, clarifying that a security operation led to the arrest of four suspected bandits near the airport after unusual movement was noticed on the runway.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspected bandits in Kwara State during an intelligence-driven operation, recovering a pistol, drugs, and other items.
Operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network, known as Amotekun corps, have arrested five suspected bandits in the state.
A firefight in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of ten police officers and 17 suspected gang members, along with two civilians.
An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and community vigilantes resulted in the neutralization of bandit kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki and over 60 other suspected bandits in Katsina. This operation aims to curb insecurity in the region.
Police in Benue State have confirmed that 13 people were killed in a deadly attack by suspected bandits and have launched clearance operations to restore peace and apprehend those responsible.
Police and other security agencies have launched a search operation in Kogi State, Nigeria, to rescue nine abducted individuals, including two Federal Road Safety Corps officials and mourners, kidnapped by suspected bandits.
A suspected bandit bomb hit a vehicle in Sokoto, Nigeria, killing one person and injuring several others. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
The son of retired General Rabe Abubakar stated that the exact cause of his father's death is unknown, following his abduction alongside his wife by suspected bandits on May 30.
Security operatives in Sokoto State, Nigeria, successfully foiled a major bandit attack on the Bodinga community, neutralizing three suspected bandits and recovering an AK-47 rifle.
Suspected bandits abducted a couple in Kwara State, while the Nigerian Army successfully rescued victims in Kogi State, as part of ongoing security operations.
The Nigerian Army successfully killed four suspected bandits and rescued two kidnap victims during operations conducted in Benue and Taraba states. The military's actions targeted criminal elements in the region.
The ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria is significantly reshaping spending habits for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This economic pressure is affecting how Nigerians observe the holiday.
Various reports from Nigeria detail incidents of police misconduct, high-profile fraud cases, legal disputes, and government policy decisions. These events collectively highlight ongoing challenges in law enforcement, financial integrity, and public administration across the nation.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State Command neutralized one suspected bandit and arrested two others in the Iseyin area of Oyo State.
Suspected bandits kidnapped a traditional ruler, his wife, and another resident during a midnight raid in Nigeria's Kwara state, prompting a rescue operation.
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that five forest guards were killed by suspected bandits in a coordinated attack on a police camp in Kaiama LGA, prompting a search for the perpetrators.
Nigerian troops successfully neutralized three suspected bandits and arrested two others during an operation in the Karem community of Wase LGA, Plateau.
Communities in Nigeria's FCT are gripped by fear after suspected bandits issued a threat to attack Kungaboku and Paze, allegedly to avenge a commander's killing.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested two suspected bandits in Patigi LGA, Kwara State, recovering a pistol and drugs during the operation.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly foiled an ambush by suspected bandits in Plateau State, Nigeria, resulting in one attacker killed and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
Nigeria's NDLEA intercepted cocaine shipments bound for China and Italy at Lagos, concealed within a wooden mortar and a backpack, arresting four suspects in nationwide operations. The agency also apprehended a suspected bandits' supplier in Zamfara during its operations.
Three passengers remain in captivity after suspected bandits attacked a commercial bus traveling along the Jos-Kano highway in the Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Police Command confirmed the incident.
Suspected bandits blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State on Friday evening and abducted at least nine travellers returning from the weekly Bakori market, according to community leaders.
Suspected bandits ambushed the security team of Sunday Igboho in an Oyo forest, resulting in several injuries. The incident occurred during an unspecified operation.
Police in Benue State, Nigeria, have neutralized three suspected bandits and recovered firearms through intelligence-led policing and collaborative security operations between June 6 and June 12.
Police in Kwara have arrested multiple suspected robbers and bandits in separate incidents, recovering an AK-47 rifle and a stolen motorcycle.
Suspected bandits attacked a Fulani settlement in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, killing one resident and abducting two wives of a Fulani leader.
Residents of Eleko in Lagos State are calling for increased security presence following reports of suspected bandits infiltrating their community.
Suspected bandits raided Yashikira town in Kwara State, Nigeria, kidnapping family members of the emir, prompting security forces to launch a rescue operation.
Suspected bandits attacked Kogot village in Plateau State, Nigeria, killing two members of the same family in the latest incident of violence in the region.
Police in Trinidad have shot and killed three individuals suspected of being bandits.
A farmer in Kwara State's Wodata community, Nigeria, was reportedly killed by suspected bandits while harvesting cassava, dying from excessive blood loss after being shot.
Police in Zamfara, Nigeria, have confirmed that an attack by suspected bandits in the Yarkatsina Laka community resulted in the deaths of two police officers and three civilians.
At least 15 people have been killed after suspected bandits clashed with community guards and vigilantes in Falele village, Daddara district of Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. The attack reportedly occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when bandits stormed the community, triggering a gun battle with local security volunteers. The state Commissioner of Internal Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-15-in-fresh-katsina-community-attack/
Hundreds of youths in Ondo State protest rising insecurity by blocking the Akure-Owo Expressway with a corpse after a man was killed by suspected bandits. Read More:…
Operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested five suspected fleeing bandits in Okemesi-Ekiti, located in the Ekiti West Local Government Area.