7 h. ago Police Repel Bandits’ Attack On Kaduna Village, Neutralise 2, Recover Firearms

The Kaduna State Police Command has said that it repelled bandits’ attack on Idissu village, Idissu Ward, Bayan Kogi axis of Giwa local government area of the State, neutralised two notorious bandits and recovered firearms. In a statement by the Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, he explained that on Sunday, January 11, […]

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16 h. ago Two Killed, Wedding Guests Abducted As Bandits Launch Attack In Katsina

The attack comes at a time when the state government defended its plans to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace deal. The post Two Killed, Wedding Guests Abducted As Bandits Launch Attack In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago Police boost security in Oyo community over threat of bandit attack

Oyo State Police intensify security in the Ikoyi-Ile community following a handwritten note detailing a bandit attack threat. Patrols are reinforced. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-boost-security-in-oyo-community-over-threat-of-bandit-attack/

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4 d. ago ‘After Bandit Attack On Old Oyo National Park Office, No Police Presence In Town,’ Alao

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, has raised serious security concerns following a deadly bandit attack on a Nigerian National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka village, Oriire LGA on Tuesday, which claimed the lives of five forest guards. In […]

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4 d. ago Police Recover Remains Of 5 Slain Forest Guards Of Old Oyo National Park

Oyo State Police Command has recovered the remains of the five slain National Park Service forest guards killed during a bandit attack in Oloka village, Orire local government area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the bodies were recovered on Wednesday as the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, led heads of […]

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4 d. ago Makinde Vows Decisive Response As Terrorists Kill 5 Oyo Forest Guards

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed the bandits’ attack at the National Park, stating that it will be met with fire for fire. The governor, in a statement issued via his X account, said the state government has deployed no-nonsense security forces to the affected area. He said, “Earlier today, there was a criminal […]

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5 d. ago Oyo Attack: Makinde Promises To Apprehend Perpetrators, Calls For Calm

The governor noted that preliminary investigations by the security agencies indicated that the incident was a "cross-border attack carried out by bandits". The post Oyo Attack: Makinde Promises To Apprehend Perpetrators, Calls For Calm appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Several Persons Abducted As Bandits Attack Katsina Communities

Malumfashi remains one of many security frontline local governments councils in Katsina where bandits attacks have been on the increase despite peace deals. The post Several Persons Abducted As Bandits Attack Katsina Communities appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Air Strike Kills Scores Of Fleeing Bandits After Kano Attack — Army

The Nigerian Army said its air component located and trailed their movement until their motorcycles converged, after which a precision air strike was executed. The post Air Strike Kills Scores Of Fleeing Bandits After Kano Attack — Army appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago UPDATED: 30 killed, many abducted in bandit attack on Niger market

Armed bandits attack a market in Niger State, killing 30 people, abducting scores, and burning stalls. Security forces are searching for the victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/updated-30-killed-many-abducted-in-bandit-attack-on-niger-market/

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8 d. ago JUST IN: 30 feared killed, many abducted in Niger bandit attack

Armed bandits have reportedly killed over 30 people and abducted many in an attack on a village market in Borgu LGA, Niger State. Security forces are respo Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-30-feared-killed-many-abducted-in-niger-bandit-attack/

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9 d. ago Three Dead, Scores Abducted As Bandits Attack Kogi Community

The Ayetoro-Kiri community is now appealing to the Federal Government, security agencies, and all relevant authorities to come to their aid.  The post Three Dead, Scores Abducted As Bandits Attack Kogi Community appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Three Dead, Scores Still In Captivity After Bandits’ Attack — Kogi Community

The Kogi State Government is, however, assuring of the rescue of all abductees. The post Three Dead, Scores Still In Captivity After Bandits’ Attack — Kogi Community appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Bandits Attack Catholic Parish In Nasarawa, Injure 2 Priests

Suspected bandits have attacked the Parish House of St. Rita Catholic Church in Unity Estate, Mararraba, Nasarawa State, leaving two Catholic priests injured. The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday when armed assailants stormed the parish residence. While two priests were assaulted and sustained serious injuries, the Parish Priest narrowly escaped the attack. The […]

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1 week ago Many feared abducted as suspected bandits attack Kogi community

Suspected bandits have launched a brazen attack on the Omi-Ara community in Kogi State, abducting an unknown number of residents in an early morning raid. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-feared-abducted-as-suspected-bandits-attack-kogi-community/

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1 week ago Again, three killed, three abducted as bandits attack Kaduna community

Gunmen carry out a deadly Kaduna bandit attack in Bundu Kahugu community, killing three and abducting three others. Residents plead for improved security. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-three-killed-three-abducted-as-bandits-attack-kaduna-community/

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2 w. ago US attack: Nigeria must strengthen security – Kano APC chieftain

An APC chieftain weighs in on Nigeria’s security challenges after a US strike, calling for robust domestic policies to address terrorism and banditry. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-attack-nigeria-must-strengthen-security-kano-apc-chieftain/

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2 w. ago Banditry: Eight killed in Kebbi attack, 16 abducted in Zamfara

Recent banditry in Nigeria sees renewed attacks. Gunmen kill 8 in Kebbi, abduct 16 women in Zamfara, and demand a N500m ransom for workers in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-eight-killed-in-kebbi-attack-16-abducted-in-zamfara/

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2 w. ago Banditry: PDP, AbdulRazaq trade blame as hoodlums flog female protesters

Kwara’s PDP blames the state government for a violent Kwara protest attack where hoodlums flogged women protesting banditry and kidnappings in Ilorin. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-pdp-abdulrazaq-trade-blame-as-hoodlums-flog-female-protesters/

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2 w. ago Troops foil Christmas day attack, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

Troops of 3 Division under the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have foiled a planned attack and neutralised read more Troops foil Christmas day attack, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

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