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Banditry
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Security teams thwart bandit intrusion at NIPSS in Plateau
Guards at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) successfully drove away intruders during a late-night security breach attempt in Plateau State.
Two Dead and Six Kidnapped Following Bandit Assault in Bauchi
Armed attackers killed two villagers and abducted six people, including a pregnant woman, during a raid on a community in Bauchi State.
Bandit leader Kachalla Maha claims capability to abduct state governors
Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Maha has threatened to kidnap governors and claims to possess advance knowledge of military operations through compromised security sources.
Seven Defenders Killed During Repelled Bandit Raid in Katsina
At least seven vigilantes and CJTF members were killed while successfully repelling an armed bandit attack on Ketare town in Katsina State.
Katsina administration remains silent on reports regarding arrest of pilgrims suspected of banditry
The Katsina State government has officially refrained from commenting on the reported arrest of suspected bandit leaders at the local international airport following their return from the 2026 Hajj.
Bandits kill four and kidnap twelve in Sokoto village attack
Gunmen launched a deadly assault on Illela Dawagware village in Sokoto State, killing an imam and three others while kidnapping 12 local residents.
Suspected bandit IED blast kills one, injures several in Sokoto
A roadside bomb strike on a passenger vehicle in Sokoto State resulted in at least one death and several injuries, sparking new security concerns in the North-West.
Military forces kill armed suspect and retrieve stolen cattle in Plateau state
Operation Enduring Peace troops eliminated an armed suspect and secured recovered livestock following a firefight in Jos South Local Government Area.
Suspected Bandits Attack Security Team Linked to Sunday Igboho in Oyo Forest
A security team associated with Sunday Igboho was ambushed by suspected bandits in the Old Oyo National Park, leaving multiple members injured during a counter-kidnapping operation.
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.