3 h. ago Bandits kidnap over 50 in Zamfara attacks, shattering hopes of peace

Over 50 people have been kidnapped in two separate attacks by armed bandits in Zamfara state. The attacks happened just read more Bandits kidnap over 50 in Zamfara attacks, shattering hopes of peace

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11 h. ago Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers, Kill District Head In Zamfara

A gang of armed bandits have abducted over 40 worshippers in Gidan Turbe village of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Also, armed bandits have attacked Dogon Daji town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State, beheading the town’s district head. The bandits carrying sophisticated weapons invaded the village on Monday while residents of […]

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24 h. ago Bandits abduct 40 worshippers during morning prayers in Zamfara mosque attack

No fewer than 40 worshippers were abducted during dawn prayers on Monday in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area read more Bandits abduct 40 worshippers during morning prayers in Zamfara mosque attack

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6 d. ago Gunmen kill five soldiers, farmers in separate Zamfara, Plateau attacks

No fewer than five soldiers and several terrorists were killed on Monday during a fierce gun battle along the Lilo–Gulubba read more Gunmen kill five soldiers, farmers in separate Zamfara, Plateau attacks

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8 d. 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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2 w. ago 13 Zamfara residents fleeing gunmen attack drown, 22 others missing

Tribune Online 13 Zamfara residents fleeing gunmen attack drown, 22 others missing At least 13 persons died and 22 others were missing in Zamfara State after the boat they crowded in order to escape an attack by armed men sank in a river, residents and officials told Reuters News Agency on Saturday. According to the report, the assailants stormed two communities in Birnin Magaji ward on Friday […] 13 Zamfara residents fleeing gunmen attack drown, 22 others missing Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Seventy Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom In Zamfara After Military Operations

No fewer than 70 kidnap victims have regained their freedom in Zamfara State following sustained air and ground operations carried out by troops under Operation Fansan Yanma. The development was disclosed on Saturday in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, on Thursday, more than 150 armed bandits […] The post Seventy Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom In Zamfara After Military Operations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Residents Fighting Bandits With Stones Made Me Buy Arms – Katsina Lawmaker

The use of stones by constituents to defend themselves against invading bandits who kill, rape and kidnap constituents for ransom has moved a lawmaker in the Katsina State House of Assembly to purchase weapons for his constituents and train them in handling them. When bandits attacked Bagari, the villagers fought back – not with rifles […]

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3 w. ago Zamfara meeting: Your attacks irresponsible, PDP govs reply ADC

Tribune Online Zamfara meeting: Your attacks irresponsible, PDP govs reply ADC The ADC accused the governors of being “insensitive” to the plight of the people of the state by their conduct.... Zamfara meeting: Your attacks irresponsible, PDP govs reply ADC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Security Team Foils Kidnap Attempt, Kills 3 Bandits In Kebbi

A combined team of security personnel, consisting of policemen and vigilantes, has foiled the abduction of innocent people on Tungar-giwa/Saminaka Road in Shanga local government area of Kebbi State and killed three suspected bandits. The security team, according to the spokesman of Kebbi State Police Command, SP Nafi’u Abubakar, engaged the suspected bandits in a […]

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3 w. ago NAF Strikes Bandits’ Enclave, Rescues 76 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision airstrike on the stronghold of notorious bandit kingpin, Babaro, at Pauwa Hill in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr Nasiru Mua’zu,l said the operation was carried out on Friday evening between 6p.m. and 7p.m., […]

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4 w. ago 62 kidnap victims escape as Air Force strikes bandits’ camp in Katsina

Tribune Online 62 kidnap victims escape as Air Force strikes bandits’ camp in Katsina The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operation targeting a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani. The successful airstrike destroyed his camp in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area of the state, a community bordering Zamfara. 62 kidnap victims escape as Air Force strikes bandits’ camp in Katsina Tribune Online

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