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Banditry
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Kano Police Apprehend Man for Allegedly Supplying Ammunition to Bandits
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Kano State for allegedly supplying ammunition and military equipment to bandits, following a successful operation assisted by local residents.
July 14, 2026
Lawmaker Yusuf Adamu Gadgi Advocates for Military Elimination of Bandits over Ransom Payments
Yusuf Adamu Gadgi argues that Nigeria must abandon ransom payments and rehabilitation programs for bandits in favor of a strictly military-led strategy to neutralize criminal threats.
July 12, 2026
Shehu Sani Urges Security Forces to Target Bello Turji and Ado Aleru After Kachalla’s Death
Former Senator Shehu Sani advocates for the continued targeting of bandit leaders Bello Turji and Ado Aleru following the death of warlord Yellow Kachalla.
July 12, 2026
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.
July 12, 2026
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.
July 12, 2026
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.
July 11, 2026
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.
July 10, 2026
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.
July 9, 2026
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.
July 9, 2026
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.
July 9, 2026