4 h. ago Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers

Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, when heavily armed bandits launched an attack on a police checkpoint, killing three officers. The incident reportedly occurred at the Ofili Police Checkpoint along the Egbe–Okunran–Pategi Road, leaving residents in shock and raising fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Okunland. […] The post Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene

Suspected bandits on Saturday reportedly killed a bystander and abducted three passengers traveling in an 18-seater bus along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The incident, according to an informed source, occurred around 3:00 pm at Aku Village in Adavi Local Government Area. Tribune Online gathered that the Toyota bus (Registration No. Benue DAP 325 […] The post Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene-Lokoja Road In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna

Bandits launched fresh attacks in Zamfara and Kaduna States on Sunday morning, abducting worshippers and leaving several others dead and injured. The assault in Zamfara reportedly occurred in Dansadau town during the early morning Subhi prayer, where gunmen stormed the mosque and kidnapped a number of worshippers. Security analyst, Bakatsine, disclosed the incident in a […] The post Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Balla, 5 Others In Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have killed a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Balla, and five of his fighters during ongoing clearance operations in Kogi State. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja. He said the operation was part […]

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3 d. ago Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages

Residents of Bimasa community in Tureta Local Government Area, Sokoto State, successfully defended their community against a bandit attack, killing six assailants and rescuing several individuals who had been kidnapped. Aliyu Tureta, Chairman of Tureta Local Government, confirmed the incident, explaining that community members pursued the bandits into the forest and confronted them. “They managed […] The post Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

The Katsina State Government has confirmed a clash between operatives of the Community Watch Corps (CWC) and bandits, which left read more Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

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8 d. ago Viral video: Don’t provoke officers on lawful duty – Police spokesman warns public

By John Ogunsemore Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has warned the public against acts of provocation directed at policemen on lawful duty. Adejobi issued the warning while reacting to a viral video in which a man challenged an AK-47-wielding policeman for being at an “illegal” checkpoint. In the video, the man, whose […] The post Viral video: Don’t provoke officers on lawful duty – Police spokesman warns public appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bandits Kill Vigilante Member, Abduct Traders’ Wives In Kano

Armed bandits launched a violent attack on Kafin Maiyaki community in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State on Wednesday night, leaving a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) dead and abducting the wives of a local trader. The incident was first reported on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine on X. According to […] The post Bandits Kill Vigilante Member, Abduct Traders’ Wives In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago One Killed, Several Abducted As Bandits Attack Katsina Community

Suspected bandits have killed one person and abducted several others in Dantankari community, located in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday night, also left at least six people injured with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. According to eyewitnesses, many residents were seated outside their homes, chatting with friends […] The post One Killed, Several Abducted As Bandits Attack Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov gives N25m to families of Katsina mosque massacre victims

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Umaru Dikko Radda, has announced immediate disbursement of a total of N25 million to families of victims of the recent mosque attack in Malumfashi Local Government . Gunmen suspected to be bandits on August 19, 2025, attacked a mosque in the Anguwan Mantau community of Malumfashi and slaughtered […] The post Gov gives N25m to families of Katsina mosque massacre victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Governor Radda doles out N25 million to families of Katsina mosque massacre

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Katsina State Governor Umaru Dikko Radda has announced the immediate disbursement of a total of about ₦25 million to families of victims of the recent mosque attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area. Gunmen suspected to be bandits, on Monday, August 19, attacked a mosque in the Anguwan Mantau community of Malumfashi […] The post Governor Radda doles out N25 million to families of Katsina mosque massacre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago One Killed As Suspected Bandits Abduct Couple, Daughter In Katsina

Some residents disclosed that they had earlier noticed two suspicious individuals lurking around the community before the attack. The post One Killed As Suspected Bandits Abduct Couple, Daughter In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Residents Flee As Bandits Attack Communities In Niger, Kwara states

Residents of several communities in Niger and Kwara states have fled their homes following renewed attacks by bandits. In Niger State, the invasion occurred on Monday in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA), forcing hundreds of villagers to abandon their homes. According to eyewitnesses, the armed bandits stormed multiple communities around 11 a.m. and operated until […] The post Residents Flee As Bandits Attack Communities In Niger, Kwara states appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Days After Deadly Mosque Attack, Bandits Impose ₦15m Levy On Katsina Communities

Bandits have imposed N15 million levy on community residents, particularly those residing in Almu Ward of Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State. The councilor of Almu Ward, Usman Usman, raised the alarm in an interview with LEADERSHIP over the worsening spate of banditry in the area, revealing that armed groups now invade communities daily, […]

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3 w. ago  Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker

On Wednesday, the Katsina State Government said that the death toll from the attack had risen to 32. The post  Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker

On Wednesday, the Katsina State Government said that the death toll from the attack had risen to 32. The post Bandits Who Attacked Katsina Mosque Hold Territory — Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Katsina reinforces security amid killing of 13 worshipers in mosque

The Katsina State Government has mobilised additional security forces to Malumfashi Local Government Area following a deadly attack by bandits read more Katsina reinforces security amid killing of 13 worshipers in mosque

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3 w. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bandits kill 13 in Katsina mosque, government beef up security

The Katsina State Government has mobilised additional security forces to Malumfashi Local Government Area following a deadly attack by bandits read more Bandits kill 13 in Katsina mosque, government beef up security

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3 w. ago Katsina horror: Bandits massacre 13 worshippers in brutal mosque attack

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Terror attacks, which have virtually become synonymous with Katsina State, continued in the early hours of Tuesday when bandits stormed the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area, killing 13 worshippers who were in solemn prayers in the mosque. The Katsina State government confirmed the development in a statement by the […] The post Katsina horror: Bandits massacre 13 worshippers in brutal mosque attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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