20 h. 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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20 h. ago 1 Injured, 3 Missing As Police Foil Boko Haram Attack In Borno

One person has been injured and three others were missing after police foiled Boko Haram terrorists attack in Malari, Konduga local government area of Borno State on Sunday. A statement issued to journalists on Monday in Maiduguri by the Borno State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said the State Police Command, […]

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21 h. ago Police, vigilantes foil Lakurawa attack in Kebbi, suspect killed

Police and vigilantes successfully foiled a Lakurawa attack in Kebbi, neutralizing one suspect after a gun battle and recovering two motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-vigilantes-foil-lakurawa-attack-in-kebbi-suspect-killed/

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22 h. 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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25 h. 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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27 h. 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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62 h. 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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66 h. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack

Mohammed's comment contradicts an earlier report by the State Command's spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, on the policemen's death. The post Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Niger bandit attack: Father died after three children’s abduction — CAN chairman

The pains and the trauma are still very fresh. We tried speaking to the parents today, and they were scared of speaking to us.

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7 d. ago “Security Agencies Know Were Bandits Are But Can’t Engage Them To Avoid Collateral Damage On Innocent Civilians” – Onanuga

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has disclosed that security agencies are fully aware of the identities and locations of the bandit groups responsible for recent mass abductions, including the attack on St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. Onanuga made the disclosure on Monday during an interview […] The post “Security Agencies Know Were Bandits Are But Can’t Engage Them To Avoid Collateral Damage On Innocent Civilians” – Onanuga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

Aftermath of the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security read more Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

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8 d. ago Kwara: Eruku CAC church holds first service after bandit attack

He said that he received divine assurances regarding the safety of the kidnapped.

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9 d. ago Police Foil Bandits’ Attack, Rescue 25 Abducted Victims In Zamfara

A group of armed bandits in large numbers, wielding dangerous weapons and firing sporadically attacked Kuraje village in the Damba area of Gusau LGA. The post Police Foil Bandits’ Attack, Rescue 25 Abducted Victims In Zamfara appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago TAFSUED refutes closure rumours, assures calm, safety on campus

TAFSUED management dismisses false closure rumours circulating online. The university confirms there was no bandit attack and assures students the campus i Read More: https://punchng.com/tafsued-refutes-closure-rumours-assures-calm-safety-on-campus/

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1 week ago Kebbi gov seeks probe into military withdrawal before school attack

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris demands an investigation into why military personnel withdrew from a school one hour before a bandit attack led to abductions. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-seeks-probe-into-military-withdrawal-before-school-attack/

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1 week ago Oluwo refutes rumoured bandits’ attack, pledges to protect residents

Oluwo of Iwo debunks rumoured Iwo bandit attack on the Iwo-Osogbo road, warning against fake news and assuring residents of their safety and security. Read More: https://punchng.com/oluwo-refutes-rumoured-bandits-attack-pledges-to-protect-residents/

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1 week ago ‘School reopened without clearance’, Niger govt blames St Mary’s for pupils’ abduction

The Niger State Government has reacted to report of bandit attack on St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, which led to abduction of students and staff, blaming the school for reopening without government clearance.

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