29 h. ago Abuja horror: Kidnappers abduct, kill veterinary doctor, hold children hostage

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A veterinary doctor and former President of the Veterinary Medical Council Association (FCT Chapter) and Native of Nru Nsukka, Enugu State Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been killed following a kidnapping incident at his residence in Kungabokun, a remote village in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that borders Niger State. The attackers […] The post Abuja horror: Kidnappers abduct, kill veterinary doctor, hold children hostage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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5 d. ago Five Suspected Bandits Nabbed In Abuja, Arms, Drugs Recovered

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended five notorious bandits and seized a substantial cache of arms and ammunition during an operation carried out between September 20 and 28, 2025. The spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. The development comes on the heels […] The post Five Suspected Bandits Nabbed In Abuja, Arms, Drugs Recovered appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Troops, Police Launch Rescue Mission As Bandits Kidnap Worshippers In Benue

Armed men suspected to be bandits on Sunday evening abducted several members of a church travelling along the Makurdi–Naka Road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident in a post shared on his official X handle on Monday. According to Makama, sources revealed the attack occurred at […] The post Troops, Police Launch Rescue Mission As Bandits Kidnap Worshippers In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kogi Security Force, Police, Military Rescue Kidnapped Passengers On Okene

Kogi State security forces, in collaboration with the police and the military, successfully rescued eight passengers who were abducted along the Okene-Auchi road on Saturday. According to Nigerian Tribune, reports indicate that a total of 23 passengers were kidnapped by bandits along the busy Okene-Auchi expressway. The attackers targeted a Big Joe Ventures Ltd Toyota […] The post Kogi Security Force, Police, Military Rescue Kidnapped Passengers On Okene-Auchi Road appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Security Operatives Rescue 8 Passengers In Kogi, 4 Still In Captivity

Security operatives in Kogi State have rescued eight kidnapped passengers out of 12 who were abducted along the Okene–Auchi road. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the development on Saturday in Lokoja. According to the Command’s spokesperson, William Aya, the victims were travelling in a Big Joe Toyota Hiace commuter bus with registration number Edo […]

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7 d. ago Security Operatives Rescue Eight Passengers In Kogi, Four Still In Captivity

According to the Command's spokesperson, William Aya, twelve travellers were abducted along Okene - Auchi road on Friday. The post Security Operatives Rescue Eight Passengers In Kogi, Four Still In Captivity appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Police nab suspected bandit collaborators, recover arms in Sokoto

Tribune Online Police nab suspected bandit collaborators, recover arms in Sokoto In a separate breakthrough on September 24, operatives on patrol in Tureta arrested Shehu Sani Police nab suspected bandit collaborators, recover arms in Sokoto Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kebbi Police Arrest Five Suspected Motorcycles Suppliers To Bandits

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended five individuals in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, abetment, and possession of motorcycles believed to be intended for banditry operations in the state. The arrests, hailed by the police as a “major breakthrough” in the fight against violent crimes, were made on September 18, 2025, by a joint […] The post Kebbi Police Arrest Five Suspected Motorcycles Suppliers To Bandits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gunmen Kill 16 Security Personnel, Abduct Scores In Fresh Benue Attack

At least 16 security personnel have been reportedly killed by armed men suspected to be herdsmen and local bandits during a clearance operation at Agu community in Mbatyula/Mberev Council Ward of Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered from a local source, who simply identified himself as Denen, that the victims were […]

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2 w. ago Bandits Strike Again: 4 Chinese Abducted, Soldier Killed in Kogi

Four Chinese nationals were yesterday abducted by bandits from a mining site in Yagba West local government area of Kogi State. It came barely two weeks after three policemen and two vigilante members were killed in the same local government area by gunmen suspected to be bandits. According to residents, many bandits ambushed the Chinese […]

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2 w. ago 4 Chinese Nationals Abducted, 1 Soldier Killed, Police Escort Shot In Kogi

Four Chinese nationals have been reportedly kidnapped at a mining site in Yagba West local government area of Kogi State. This latest attack was coming barely two weeks after three policemen and two vigilantes were killed in the same LGA by suspected armed bandits. According to locals, bandits in their numbers ambushed the Chinese men […]

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2 w. ago Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two In Sokoto Over Vigilante Involvement

The involvement of the two victims with local vigilante activities reportedly angered the bandits, who had long warned against such participation. The post Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two In Sokoto Over Vigilante Involvement appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Gunmen Ambush Vehicle, Kidnap Passengers On Katsina’s Wawal Kaza–Dayi Road

Suspected bandits on Monday reportedly kidnapped several passengers travelling along the Wawal Kaza–Dayi highway in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, despite ongoing peace initiatives in the region. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 p.m. on September 16, was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to […] The post Gunmen Ambush Vehicle, Kidnap Passengers On Katsina’s Wawal Kaza–Dayi Road appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Arms To Bandits In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command assured that efforts are ongoing to arrest other accomplices and dismantle the criminal network. The post Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Arms To Bandits In Zamfara appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers, Kill District Head In Zamfara

A gang of armed bandits have abducted over 40 worshippers in Gidan Turbe village of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Also, armed bandits have attacked Dogon Daji town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State, beheading the town’s district head. The bandits carrying sophisticated weapons invaded the village on Monday while residents of […]

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3 w. ago Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina

Six abducted residents have been rescued after suspected bandits launched an attack on Lamuntani Village in Goran Dansaka Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday when armed bandits invaded the community. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development in a post on Thursday, […] The post Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NSCDC Apprehends 5 Suspects Over Illegal Fuel Dealing In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended five suspected people allegedly dealing with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) linked to bandits activities. Parading the exhibits of the illegal PMS belonging to the suspects yesterday, the state commandant Sani Mustapha, said the arrests of the suspects was carried out […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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