When the Katsina State Governor, Dr Umaru Dikko Radda recently described banditry as a business venture for some highly placed individuals in the country, some felt the governor of the Northwestern State was merely exaggerating issues out of context. But…
Kaduna police neutralise 2 suspected bandits, recover 2 AK-47 rifles
The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have killed two suspected bandits allegedly terrorising residents and recovered two AK-47 rifles from them. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of…
Bandits storm Zamfara community, kidnap bank manager
Bandits in the early hours of Tuesday stormed Zamfara State capital, Gusau, and kidnapped the manager of TAJ Bank, Gusau, Mansur Kaura, at his residence. The bandits, according to reports, invaded Kaura’s residence at Gidan Dari Bypass around 12 am…
Kogi attack: Community leader calls for military base, as death toll rises to 25
The leader of Agojeju-Odo community in Kogi, Chief Elias Atabor, has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Omala Local Government Area to checkmate bandits’ incessant attacks on the people. Atabor made the plea in an interview…
Bandits kill 19 persons in Kogi community
Bandits killed 19 persons and injured several others at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi on Friday. A community member alleged that a running battle between militia groups in parts of Benue and some bandits led to…
Farmers-herders clash: IPOB rejects Tinubu’s call for Govs to donate lands
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday vehemently opposed the call by President Bola Tinubu for governors to donate lands for grazing as a measure to address the farmer-herders’ conflicts. In a swift response to Tinubu’s suggestion, IPOB vowed…
Bandits kill villager, kidnap 7 women in Kaduna
Bandits operating around villages in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have attacked Banono settlement under Angwaku community in Kufana Chiefdom where one person was shot dead and eight other people abducted. The deceased has been identified as Christopher…
Insecurity: Police order patrols around Kano schools
The Kano State Police Commissioner, Hussaini Gumel, has directed Operational Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify patrols around all the primary and secondary schools as well as all tertiary institutions in the state. This is contained in a statement…
Residents of Chikun Kaduna protest over bandits attack
Residents of Gonin community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway following the attack on the community by bandits. Following the attack on the night of Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, several members of the…
Katsina Police neutralise bandits, recover 332 stolen animals
The Katsina State Police Command says its operatives successfully raided a bandits’ camp and recovered 332 suspected rustled animals. The operation, conducted by a joint team of police officers, members of the Katsina Community Watch Corps (KTCWC), and vigilante groups,…