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Banditry
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Bello Turji Leads Bandits in Fatal Sokoto Kidnapping Spree
Gunmen under the command of Bello Turji abducted 37 people and killed a child during violent raids on multiple communities in Sokoto State's Sabon Birni region.
Law enforcement prevents cattle theft in Katsina, wounds one assailant
Police in Katsina State successfully intercepted an attempted cattle raid in Wakaji village, wounding one suspect and preventing further losses despite some livestock being taken.
Nigerian Air Force Strike Eliminates Numerous Bandits Near Border
A military airstrike at the Niger-Kaduna-Zamfara border neutralized many bandits who had gathered to plan attacks, destroying over a hundred motorcycles in the process.
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.