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Banditry
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Bandit levies endanger agricultural output across northern Nigeria
Farmers in northern Nigeria are facing illegal extortion and threats from armed groups, leading to fears of severe food shortages as the planting season progresses.
Governor Lawal Rules Out Negotiations With Bandits
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared that his administration will not hold peace talks with bandits, opting instead to continue military operations until criminals surrender or face prosecution.
Governor Lawal Rules Out Negotiations with Bandits in Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared that his administration will not negotiate with bandits, favoring continued military pressure and law enforcement until peace is achieved in Zamfara State.
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.