58 h. ago Bandits Kill 17 Customs, Police Personnel, Mourners In Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau

Suspected bandits have killed about 17 persons including Customs, Police personnel and mourners in Kebbi, Zamfara and Plateau states. In the Kebbi incident, the bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa group, killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a local at Bachaka border in Argungu local government area of Kebbi State. […]

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3 d. ago Police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill ‘notorious kingpin’

Four civilian protection guard members, two hunters, and a policeman were killed by bandits in Zamfara in a fierce battle between the bandits and the security personnel. Several bandits were also said to have been killed during the clash, which occurred in the early hours of today, Friday. Two hunters who were seriously wounded are Read More

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3 d. ago Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara

Tribune Online Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online gathered that many armed bandits were also killed, including the bandit kingpin Dan Isufu, during the encounter. Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online

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3 d. ago “I Kidnapped Kaduna Priest Because I Needed N200,000 To Solve Personal Problem” – Suspect

A suspected kidnapper and killer of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, of Catholic Diocese, Kafachan in Kaduna State, on Thursday, revealed reason behind his actions. The suspect, (name withheld) said that he needed N200,000 to solve a personal problem, made the revelation at the Headquarters of Operation Safe Haven, of the Nigeria Army, where he is […] The post “I Kidnapped Kaduna Priest Because I Needed N200,000 To Solve Personal Problem” – Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bandits Kill 3 Kidnap Victims After Ransom Payment In Kaduna 

Three residents of Surubu Community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State who were abducted on Saturday, March 22, 2025, have been confirmed killed by their abductors after payment of ransom to secure their release. The lifeless bodies of the victims were discovered in the forest by the military during a search operation on […]

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5 d. ago Bandits kill three kidnapped Kaduna residents despite ransom

The Surubu Community Development Association in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has condemned the killing of three kidnapped residents by suspected bandits, describing the incident as tragic and deeply disturbing. In a statement obtained by The PUNCH on Wednesday, the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Caleb Magaji, lamented the worsening security situation in Read More

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7 d. ago Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of six local security agents popularly known as Askarawa and four local vigilantes, who were killed by bandits in Anka Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the operatives on Saturday, were returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army, […] The post Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven, tasked with maintaining peace in Kaduna and Plateau states, have reported killing three bandits and rescuing several kidnapped persons in operations conducted between January 24 and March 26. The Media Officer of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, said in a statement that these operational achievements […] The post Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security operatives foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, kill one

Joint security operatives in Katsina State foiled a bandits’ attack and killed one suspect during the operation on Saturday. A statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Saturday noted that the operation was at the instance of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa. Sadiq Read More

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2 w. ago Seecurity operatives foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, kill one

Joint security operatives in Katsina State foiled a bandits’ attack and killed one suspect during the operation on Saturday. A statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Saturday noted that the operation was at the instance of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa. Sadiq Read More

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2 w. ago Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission

Tribune Online Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission A lawmaker from the area, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, confirmed the attack, stating that at least four dead bandits were found in the aftermath, though many more may have been taken away by their comrades. Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna

In Plateau and Kaduna states, troops from the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have detained suspected gunrunners and neutralised two kidnappers as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A. They have also recovered weapons and ammunition. Major Samson Zhakom, OPSH’s Media Information Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued on the Nigerian Army’s official […] The post Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Army Kills Kidnappers, Arrests Gunrunners in Plateau, Kaduna

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN, as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, have neutralised two kidnappers and arrested suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states. The Media Information Officer for OPSH, Major Samson Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official Read More

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2 w. ago Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau

By John Ogunsemore Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have neutralised two kidnappers and nabbed suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Havdn, Major Samson Zhakom disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He disclosed that on […] The post Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bandit kingpin, Dogo Saleh, killed by gang in rescue attempt – Police

A 21-year-old notorious bandit leader, Salisu Mohammed, popularly known as Dogo Saleh, met his end at the hands of his gang members after being arrested by the operatives of FCT Police Command. Dogo Saleh identified as a hitman for criminal gangs operating in Rijana Forest, Kaduna State, had been responsible for multiple kidnappings and killings Read More

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3 w. ago US condemns killing of Kaduna Rev. Father, calls for justice

The United States Mission in Nigeria expressed deep distress on Friday over the tragic killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Kaduna State. Okechukwu, who was kidnapped on Tuesday and later found dead, served as the pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tachira, Kaura Local Government Area of the Kaduna State. The Catholic Diocese Read More

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3 w. ago 59 kidnapped victims certified fit to return home—Kaduna gov

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced that 59 kidnapped victims, who were recently released through the joint efforts of the Kaduna State Government, Office of the National Security Adviser, and Security Agencies, have been certified medically and psychologically fit to return to their families. The governor made this announcement on his verified Facebook handle Read More

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