24 h. ago Sokoto residents jubilate as military foils attack, kills 13 bandits

Nigerian Army troops foil a major Sokoto bandits attack in Sabon Birni, killing 13 assailants and recovering weapons as residents celebrate the victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-residents-jubilate-as-military-foils-attack-kills-13-bandits/

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56 h. ago Bandits attack Kururawa community in Kano, abduct elderly man, injure son

Residents of the Kururawa community in the Lakwaya district, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, were thrown into fear on Sunday night after armed bandits carried out a violent attack, abducting an elderly man and injuring his son.

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5 d. ago Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Link With Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates

Kwara has come under attack by bandits in recent times, including the abduction of 38 worshippers, who were later released. The post Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Link With Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Troops, Residents Frustrate Bandits’ Attack In Ekiti Community

Armed bandits on Wednesday evening launched a coordinated attack on Gaa Fulani, a community in Iye-Mero, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, carting away valuables and abducting several residents. The raid, which occurred between 6 pm and 7 pm, witnessed the invasion of homes by the attackers who forcefully seized their mobile phones, ATM […]

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7 d. ago Four killed as Police, youths clash after bandit attack in Kogi

The situation became escalated, which led to the death of another two persons, while others were seriously injured...

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9 d. ago Bandits Abduct 11 Residents In Fresh Attack On Kano Community

Residents of Tsamiya village in Shanono local government area of Kano State have again come under attack as armed bandits abducted 11 villagers, including a nursing mother, in a renewed attack on the community. Chairman of the Faruruwa Community and Environs Security Committee, Yahaya Bagobiri, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers stormed the village in […]

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9 d. ago FCT: Police foil planned attack, kill three notorious bandits

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has stated that it has prevented a planned large-scale attack on a community in the Territory

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9 d. ago FCT Police foil planned community attack, kill three bandits in fierce gun battle

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has thwarted a planned attack on a community within the territory, following a read more FCT Police foil planned community attack, kill three bandits in fierce gun battle

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9 d. ago Bandits Abduct 25 In Fresh Attack On Kano Border Communities

At least 25 residents have been abducted and two others injured following a fresh bandit attack on Unguwar Tsamiya in Faruruwa village and the nearby Dabawa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack occurred on Sunday night, barely 24 hours after a similar assault on Yan Kamaye community in Tsanyawa Local […]

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9 d. ago Police foil bandit attack on Zodi village in Kebbi, recover 100 cows 

“On receiving the report, personnel of 36 PMF squadrons, deployed for operation to restore peace to the area, promptly responded thereby repelling the...

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9 d. ago Stop Bandits’ Attacks In Kano, Barau Tells Security Agencies

Deputy Senate president, Barau Jibrin, has called on security agencies to go after the bandits who have been terrorising some villages in Tsanyawa and Shanono local government areas (LGAs) of Kano State. Reacting to the bandits’ attack in Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa LGA on Saturday night, Senator Barau appealed to the security agencies to double […]

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1 week ago Bandits attack church whisked away pastor, wife, church members in Kogi

….as Ododo promises to see to their release Bandits struck at a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, read more Bandits attack church whisked away pastor, wife, church members in Kogi

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1 week ago Bandits Kill Elderly Woman, Abduct Three In Attack On Kano Village 

The gunmen arrived on motorcycles, parking at the outskirts of the village before proceeding on foot to avoid early detection. The post Bandits Kill Elderly Woman, Abduct Three In Attack On Kano Village  appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Bandits kill elderly woman, abduct three in midnight attack on Kano village

Eyewitnesses said the assailants rode on motorcycles to the outskirts of the village before proceeding on foot to avoid detection.

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1 week ago Police foil bandits’ attack in Kebbi, recover 141 rustled animals

Kebbi police foil a major bandit attack in Zodi Village, recovering 141 rustled cows and sheep after a fierce gunfight and neutralizing attackers. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-bandits-attack-in-kebbi-recover-141-rustled-animals/

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1 week ago Police foil bandit attack in Katsina, recover rifles, ammunition

The Katsina State Police Command says its operatives have foiled a bandit operation along the Kandawa–Dankar corridor in Batsari Local read more Police foil bandit attack in Katsina, recover rifles, ammunition

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1 week ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Bandits Staying In National Park To Attack Niger, Kebbi, Kwara, Benin Republic – Lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jafaru Mohammed Ali, has said bandits are currently using the National Park in Niger state as their harbour and base from where they attack Agwara, Borgu in Niger; Bagudo and Shanga in Kebbi state, Kaiama/Baruten in Kwara state and some neighbouring communities in the Benin Republic. The […]

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1 week ago Okpebholo holds security meeting, beefs up surveillance along highways, communities in Edo

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, held a meeting with security agencies in the state with a bid to beef up surveillance along major highways and boundary communities within the state. The meeting, it was gathered, followed a trending video of an alleged plan by a self-acclaimed bandit to attack some communities in the state. […]

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2 w. ago Banditry: Ganduje decries Kano attack, police tighten Ekiti borders

Ganduje condemns the recent Kano bandit attack, urging proactive security strategies. Meanwhile, Ekiti police tighten borders amid false attack rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-ganduje-decries-kano-attack-police-tighten-ekiti-borders/

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