35 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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46 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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63 h. 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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65 h. 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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3 d. ago Bandits Kill 7 As Local Security Personnel Repel Attackers In Katsina

Not fewer than seven people were killed late Friday night when armed bandits attacked Magajin Wando Village in Dandume local government area of Katsina State. The attack, which occurred between 11pm and midnight, threw the community into panic as the criminals opened fire indiscriminately. Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr […]

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1 week ago Katsina Imam Calls For Establishment Of ‘Ministry Of Family Affairs’

Sheikh Nura Gwanda, Imam at Kofar Marusa Juma’at Mosque in Katsina, has called on both federal and state governments in Nigeria to establish Ministries of Family Affairs as a strategy to combat crime and moral decline. Making the plea during his Friday sermon themed “Parenting as a Sacred Trust”, the cleric while highlighting the social […] The post Katsina Imam Calls For Establishment Of ‘Ministry Of Family Affairs’ appeared first on Information 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 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Radda supports families of slain Katsina worshipers with N500,000 each

Promises school, hospital, mosque renovation Dikko Umar Radda, Governor of Katsina State has on Wednesday paid a condolence visit read more Radda supports families of slain Katsina worshipers with N500,000 each

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2 w. ago Again, bandits on rampage in Katsina, murder security personnel, abduct couple in dawn attack

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Barely a week after terrorists killed some 30 worshipers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, the hoodlums struck again in the early hours of Tuesday, killing a vigilance security personnel and abducting a family of three. The Katsina police command, in a statement, said the incident […] The post Again, bandits on rampage in Katsina, murder security personnel, abduct couple in dawn attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bayelsa directs police to beef up security over Letugbene/Ogbotubo boundary dispute

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has urged the police and other security agencies to beef up security in and around Letugbene and Ogbotubo communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state to prevent the destruction of lives and property. Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directive at a meeting held with […] The post Bayelsa directs police to beef up security over Letugbene/Ogbotubo boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bayelsa Govt directs Police to beef up security over Letugbene/ Ogbotubo boundary dispute

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has urged the Police and other security agencies to beef up security in and around Letugbene and Ogbotubo communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state to prevent the destruction of lives and property.   The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directive at a […] The post Bayelsa Govt directs Police to beef up security over Letugbene/ Ogbotubo boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Vows To Hunt Killers Of Worshippers In Katsina Mosque

The federal government has pledged to track and bring to justice, the perpetrators responsible for the recent killing of worshippers in Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State. In a statement issued to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, described the attack as callous and barbaric, condemning the […]

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2 w. ago VIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — Retired General Williams

Attacks by bandits has been reported in different parts of the country, with the latest being the attack on a mosque in Katsina State, where over 30 worshippers were killed. The post VIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — Retired General Williams appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago VIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — General Williams

Attacks by bandits has been reported in different parts of the country, with the latest being the attack on a mosque in Katsina State, where over 30 worshippers were killed. The post VIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — General Williams appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Speaker Tajudeen condemns attack on Katsina mosque, mourns worshippers

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen condemns attack on Katsina mosque, mourns worshippers While calling for the arrest and prosecution of the attackers by security forces, Speaker Tajudeen said the killers must be made to face the wrath of the law.... Speaker Tajudeen condemns attack on Katsina mosque, mourns worshippers Tribune Online

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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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2 w. ago How bandits killed 50 in my constituency – Malumfashi lawmaker

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina More details have emerged concerning the Malumfashi Mosque killings on Tuesday morning. An initial report indicated that bandits murdered 13 worshippers as they performed the early morning Muslim prayers at a mosque in the Anguwan Matau community, Malumfashi Local Government, Katsina State. The report was based on a government statement by […] The post How bandits killed 50 in my constituency – Malumfashi lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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