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Banditry
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Prominent Zamfara bandit leader Kachalla Yellow slain in firefight
Kachalla Sani Yellow, a major bandit leader responsible for violence across Zamfara State, was killed by local security volunteers during a failed raid in Anka.
From Gatekeeper to Master: Nigeria’s Violent Social Reversal
Nigeria is experiencing a profound and violent social shift, as marginalized groups turn the power dynamics against the political elite who once held absolute control.
ACF Reports Criminal Gangs Levying Fees on Northern Nigerian Farmers
The Arewa Consultative Forum reports that bandits in Northern Nigeria are extorting farmers by forcing them to pay levies for both planting and harvesting crops.
Katsina residents share traumatic accounts of violence at News Central forum
Victims of banditry in Katsina State shared personal accounts of kidnapping and loss at a News Central town hall meeting focused on finding solutions to regional insecurity.
Kebbi State Extends School Closures in Unsafe Regions
The Kebbi State Government has extended the closure of schools in banditry-prone areas to ensure the safety of students and staff until regional security improves.
Tambuwal advises President Tinubu to focus on security instead of politics
Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal has urged President Tinubu to shift his focus from politics to the nation's security, citing the urgent need to protect citizens from banditry.
Security Forces Rescue Abducted INEC Official in Zamfara
A combined police and military operation in Zamfara successfully rescued a kidnapped INEC staff member and recovered stolen livestock following violent bandit raids.
Bandit levies endanger agricultural output across northern Nigeria
Farmers in northern Nigeria are facing illegal extortion and threats from armed groups, leading to fears of severe food shortages as the planting season progresses.
Governor Lawal Rules Out Negotiations With Bandits
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared that his administration will not hold peace talks with bandits, opting instead to continue military operations until criminals surrender or face prosecution.
Governor Lawal Rules Out Negotiations with Bandits in Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared that his administration will not negotiate with bandits, favoring continued military pressure and law enforcement until peace is achieved in Zamfara State.