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Banditry
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Suspected Bandits Murder 23 Farmers in Latest Zamfara Assault
Gunmen on motorcycles killed 23 farmers in Zamfara State's Sauna District, with authorities deploying extra forces to track the perpetrators.
Escalating Bandit Violence in Kebbi Sparks Community Alarm
Residents of Wasagu, Kebbi State, are calling for urgent government action after bandit attacks led to the death of one farmer and the abduction of another.
Police rescue 11 abducted travellers after fatal Zamfara attack
Authorities in Zamfara successfully rescued 11 kidnapped commuters following a deadly ambush on the Gummi–Sokoto road that left one person dead.
Former Military Spokesperson Proposes Tech-Driven Strategy to Combat Nigerian Insurgency
Retired Army spokesperson Sani Usman advocates for the use of advanced technology to identify and track criminal leaders to effectively curb terrorism and banditry in Nigeria.
Wanted Bandit Leader Sani Yellow Emerges on TikTok Advertising Spiritual Oils
Notorious bandit leader Sani Yellow has appeared in a new TikTok video marketing a mysterious oil, shortly after refuting rumors regarding his death.
Bandits linked to Bello Turji kill 11 in Sokoto raid
At least 11 people were killed and several others wounded after militants linked to bandit leader Bello Turji attacked multiple communities in Sokoto State.
Bandits kill seven in latest Zamfara state assault
Gunmen killed two civilians and five security personnel during a violent raid on communities within the Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Alleged Bandit Apprehended by Soldiers in Katsina
Troops in Katsina State have arrested Lawal Sani, an alleged bandit, after finding incriminating video evidence on his phone during a routine patrol.
Local Official Killed During Bandit Repulsion in Kano
Security forces successfully fended off a bandit attack in Kano State, but the violent confrontation resulted in the death of a community leader.
Alhaji Sani Yellow Refutes Reports of His Own Death
Notorious bandit leader Alhaji Sani Yellow released a video confirming he is alive, clarifying that a different militant commander sharing his nickname was the one killed in a recent operation.