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Banditry
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Benue Farmer Forced to Desert Crops After Bandits Demand Heavy Ransom
A farmer in Benue State has abandoned his crops after local bandits demanded a N500,000 ransom, holding his harvest hostage despite a partial payment.
Demonstrators close Mokwa-Bida road following recurring bandit attacks
Protesters have blocked the Mokwa-Bida highway to voice their outrage over a string of kidnappings by bandits, leaving many travelers stranded.
Governor Idris calls for military victory against bandits in Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has commended the arrival of new military reinforcements and urged the armed forces to effectively eliminate bandit groups operating within the region.
Governor Idris calls for firm response to banditry as military reinforcements arrive in Kebbi
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has requested that newly stationed Nigerian Army soldiers take aggressive measures to eliminate bandit groups currently targeting communities in the Yauri region.
Zamfara Governor Rejects Bandit Negotiations Following Bungudu Raid
Governor Dauda Lawal has vowed that Zamfara State will not negotiate with bandits, reinforcing this commitment during a visit to Bungudu following a recent attack.
Nigerian Army thwarts bandit raid in Sokoto village
Nigerian Army soldiers successfully prevented a bandit attack in Asarara village, Sokoto State, protecting residents and their livestock from theft.
Senator Tambuwal demands heightened security response following Sokoto bandit raids
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the federal government to bolster security in Sokoto following a series of deadly bandit attacks in multiple local government areas.
Beacon Security Highlights North-West Insecurity, Calls for Unified Regional Response
A security firm warns that lack of coordination among North-Western states is fueling banditry, urging a unified regional strategy to address the rising threat of kidnappings.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA Forces Bandits to Abandon Stolen Livestock in Sokoto
Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops recovered 147 stolen livestock and three motorcycles in Sokoto State after forcing suspected bandits to flee in Shagari Local Government Area.
Zamfara NDC criticizes government handling of rising insecurity
The NDC in Zamfara State has demanded that the government take accountability for failing to protect citizens after the recent death of a resident during a bandit attack.