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Banditry
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Sokoto Police neutralize gunman during repelled bandit raid
Police in Sokoto State thwarted a bandit attack in Wamako, killing one suspect and recovering an AK-47 rifle after a fierce gun battle.
Kidnappings reported as gunmen target farmers in Kebbi State
Gunmen have abducted multiple farmers in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State, sparking fresh concerns over rural safety and agricultural security.
Sokoto Residents Protest After Deadly Bandit Raids Force Mass Displacement
Protesters in Sokoto State blocked a major highway following brutal bandit raids in Bodinga LGA that left several villagers dead and many others displaced from their homes.
Armed militants raid Zamfara town, abduct locals and destroy home
A group of bandits attacked Dauran town in Zamfara State on Thursday night, abducting several residents and burning the home of a local community elder.
Sokoto residents obstruct major road to protest persistent bandit violence
Sokoto residents blocked the Bodinga-Sokoto highway to protest against fresh bandit attacks that have caused deaths, displacement, and missing persons across several communities.
Kano Federal High Court Orders Remand of Two Men Accused of Aiding Katsina Bandits
Two Katsina residents have been remanded in custody by a Kano Federal High Court following allegations of supporting bandit operations in violation of the Terrorism Prevention Act.
Kano resident warns bandit leader Kachalla to stay away from the state
A vocal Kano resident has challenged bandit kingpin Kachalla Maha in a viral video, asserting that the state is prepared to aggressively defend itself against any terrorist incursions.
Bello Turji Leads Bandits in Fatal Sokoto Kidnapping Spree
Gunmen under the command of Bello Turji abducted 37 people and killed a child during violent raids on multiple communities in Sokoto State's Sabon Birni region.
Law enforcement prevents cattle theft in Katsina, wounds one assailant
Police in Katsina State successfully intercepted an attempted cattle raid in Wakaji village, wounding one suspect and preventing further losses despite some livestock being taken.
Nigerian Air Force Strike Eliminates Numerous Bandits Near Border
A military airstrike at the Niger-Kaduna-Zamfara border neutralized many bandits who had gathered to plan attacks, destroying over a hundred motorcycles in the process.