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Banditry
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Zamfara Representative Warns of Escalating Bandit Violence
Representative Suleiman Abubakar Gummi has called for immediate and improved security measures to combat the spike in bandit attacks across Zamfara State.
One dead, one wounded following new bandit raid in Zamfara
Armed bandits invaded Magami Dantoro village in Zamfara State on Saturday night, resulting in one death, an injury, and the looting of local property.
Ahmad Gumi criticizes government inaction on dialogue with northern armed groups
Ahmad Gumi is urging the government to adopt a negotiation-based approach similar to the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme to address the security crisis in northern Nigeria.
Kebbi Government Dismisses Claims of Neglect Amid Insecurity
Kebbi State officials have denied reports of community abandonment, characterizing the accusations as politically motivated misinformation while reaffirming the governor's commitment to security.
Military forces eliminate major bandit leaders on Gusau-Funtua route
Nigerian troops have improved security on the Funtua–Tsafe–Gusau highway by neutralizing several prominent bandit leaders and increasing patrols.
Sheikh Gumi Questions Who Will Negotiate with Bandits and Boko Haram
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi draws comparisons between past negotiations with Niger Delta militants and current potential dialogues with Boko Haram, questioning the feasibility of such peace efforts in the face of public scrutiny.
Sunday Igboho Initiates Iru Ekun Security Network to Secure Kwara Forests
Activist Sunday Igboho has launched the Iru Ekun Security Network in Kwara State to assist law enforcement in clearing forests of bandits and criminals.
Analyst warns of heightening insecurity if banditry remains unchecked
Security expert Dr. Yahuza Getso warns that the government must take urgent action against bandits after 26 people were killed in Zamfara State following repeated, unaddressed reports of militant camps.
Sunday Igboho Launches Security Initiative to Purge Kwara Forests of Criminals
Activist Sunday Igboho has launched the Iru Ekun Security Network in Kwara State, aiming to collaborate with police to expel bandits from forests and restore public safety.
Sunday Igboho Urges Communities to Combat Banditry
Activist Sunday Igboho has called for youth-led community defense, dismissing the notion that bandits are spirits and warning local collaborators to stop supporting criminal activity.