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Banditry
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Kwara Police Deploy to Abandoned Owa-Onire After Bandits Force Mass Exodus
Authorities have moved to secure the deserted Owa-Onire community in Kwara State after persistent bandit attacks forced all local residents to abandon their homes.
Katsina State Denies Funding Hajj Pilgrimages for Bandits
Katsina State officials have dismissed accusations that the government funded Hajj pilgrimages for criminals, labeling the claims as politically motivated misinformation.
Former Minister Highlights Disturbing Video of Armed Bandits Greeting Security Forces
Solomon Dalung shared a video showing armed bandits casually interacting with security personnel, signaling a troubling rise in criminal influence across Nigeria.
Middle Belt Forum Identifies Region as Primary Target of Terrorist Attacks
The Middle Belt Forum reports that its region remains the hardest hit by ongoing terrorism and banditry, calling for closer cooperation with Hausa communities to strengthen local security.
Sokoto Government Assures Public Over Security Concerns Regarding Bello Turji
The Sokoto State government says it is tracking the activities of bandit leader Bello Turji and has provided extra resources to security forces to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Young boy pledges to enlist in Nigerian Army after bandits murder his father
A young boy from Zamfara State has shared his determination to join the Nigerian Army to seek justice after witnessing the brutal murder of his father by bandits.
Former Kebbi APC official Muhammadu Besse passes away while held by bandits
Muhammadu Besse, the former APC chairman of Kebbi State, has died while in the custody of bandits in the Birnin Gwari forest.
Funeral held for three Nigerian soldiers killed by IED in Sokoto
Three Nigerian soldiers killed by an IED in Sokoto State have been laid to rest as local residents call for improved equipment to combat banditry.
Niger Police Dismiss Abduction Claims Following Mashegu Attack
Niger State police have clarified that no one was kidnapped during a bandit raid on a police outpost in Zugurma Village.
Experts Warn of Rising Sophistication Among Armed Groups in Nigeria’s North-West
Allegations that bandit leader Bello Turji has accessed sophisticated weapons and formed alliances with insurgents have triggered alarms regarding the growing capability of criminal networks in Nigeria.