3 h. ago Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in an attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred over the weekend, when the criminal elements stormed the two villages. This was contained in a statement on Monday, […] The post Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N50 million to support the families of vigilantes killed and those injured during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sunday, April 6. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a condolence visit to Yola District in Augie Local Government Area, […] The post Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 16 people died following an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Taunga-Taura and Tungan-Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. The assault occurred on Sunday, April 6. CSP Nafiu Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, detailed the incident in a statement issued on […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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 Ondo sets up joint task force as Amotekun nabs 32 suspected kidnappers

The Ondo State Government has established a security joint task force to combat rising insecurity in the state. This comes days after suspected bandits attacked the Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area, killing five farmers. A separate attack in the same LG claimed 14 lives in four communities prompting protests by farmers Read More

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2 w. ago Joint Task Force neutralises 2 suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Dandi LGA of Kebbi 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Joint Task Force of security operatives in Kebbi State has neutralized two suspected Lakurawa bandits, while several others escaped with injuries, during a successful operation in Rubin Bisa and Fana Villages, Dandi Local Government Area.   The operation, carried out, was based on credible intelligence and surveillance reports. […] The post Joint Task Force neutralises 2 suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Dandi LGA of Kebbi  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspected Fulani Headsmen Invade Benue Communities, Kill Villagers

A yet to be ascertain number of persons have been killed by assailants suspected to be Fulani Headsmen in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the criminal elements on Wednesday, stormed Mgbaigbe and Mbaitye, area in a coordinated assault. Confirming the attacks to newsmen on Thursday, President General of Mdzough […] The post Suspected Fulani Headsmen Invade Benue Communities, Kill Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack

Tribune Online Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have killed five people, including two soldiers, in a renewed attack on two Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police confirm death of officer, 12 bandits, arrest of 37 suspects in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, CP Steve Yabanet, has confirmed the death of one of their officers and 12 bandits in Benue State. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Catherine Anene, the Commissioner said the officer was killed when bandits ambushed the […] The post Police confirm death of officer, 12 bandits, arrest of 37 suspects in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Inspector, 11 Bandits Killed During Gun Battle In Benue

A Unit Commander of the Benue State Joint Security Taskforce, code named ‘Operation Zenda’ has been killed alongside eleven (11) suspected armed bandits terrorising the Sankera axis of the state. Sankera axis is comprised of Katsina/Ala, Ukum and Logo local government areas of Benue State. The police officer was killed when security agents engaged the […]

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest Suspected Female Gunrunner, Bandits’ Drug Suppliers In Major Crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting as part of a nationwide effort to disrupt criminal networks. In a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that tactical operations led by the […]

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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago Court dismisses four Bello Turji‘s associates bail application

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), who is the prosecution of the charge, had made a compelling case against the defendants that releasing them Read More

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3 w. ago Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji

Tribune Online Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kebbi gov pledges swift resettlement for Lakurawa attack victims

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has assured victims of the recent Lakurawa attacks in Arewa Local Government Area that his administration will take swift action to resettle them in their communities. Idris made this pledge on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Kangiwa, Kebbi State. The camp shelters Read More

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3 w. ago Katsina Police Foil Bandits Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 30 Victims

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping attempt in the Unguwar Sarkin Fulani Dutsen Dadi community, Faskari Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the security agents also rescued 30 residents abducted by criminals elements, suspected to be bandits on Wednesday. In a statement by the the Command’s […] The post Katsina Police Foil Bandits Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 30 Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has promised to rebuild some of the villages burnt by the Lakurawa terrorists and provide the necessary financial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs),  in Arewa Local Government Area. Idris stated this during a sympathy visit to the temporary IDP camp at Kangiwa, headquarters of […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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