16 h. ago Tension in Abia community as bandits kill one, injure another

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Tension is high at Ugwuodo-Isuochi community in Umunneochi Local Government Area following the resumption of criminal activities along the Ugwuodo axis of the Amuda–Umuaku road, leaving in its wake the death of one person and injuring of another. Abia state government had following insecurity threat around the cattle market and its […] The post Tension in Abia community as bandits kill one, injure another appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bandits impose restriction on Niger community, bar residents from market

•It’s not a new thing –Govt From John Adams, Minna The people of Kuduro community in Shiroro Local Government, Niger State, have sent save-our-souls (S0S) to Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago to come to their rescue over the imposition of restriction of movement by bandits. The community said the bandits have barred them from accessing the […] The post Bandits impose restriction on Niger community, bar residents from market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bandits impose restrictions on Niger community, stop people from accessing market

We will address the situation- Govt From John Adams, Minna The people of Kuduro community in Shiroro local government area of Niger state have sent Save-Our-Soul (SOS) message to the state governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago to come to their rescue over the imposition of restriction of movement by bandits on the entire community. The community […] The post Bandits impose restrictions on Niger community, stop people from accessing market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Insecurity: We’re under siege, Plateau community cries out, urges action

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Jahr community in Kanam Local Government, Plateau State has said the Indigene have been turned into vigilantes in the area as they are  constantly being attacked by bandits and kidnappers. The community has therefore, raised the alarms about the continued attacks and urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to take action and stop […] The post Insecurity: We’re under siege, Plateau community cries out, urges action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Again, herdsmen kill four, injure others in Benue communities 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have again, attacked two communities in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State, killing four persons and injuring many others. Our correspondent gathered that the attacks took place simultaneously on Monday, June 9, 2025, at about 5:30pm. Locals who spoke to newsmen on […] The post Again, herdsmen kill four, injure others in Benue communities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Hunters, vigilantes hit bandits in Niger, kill 32, injure scores, lose 3 members

From John Adams, Minna No fewer than 32 bandits were on Monday evening killed in Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area Niger State in what villagers said was the biggest success recorded by the joint security taskforce in the ongoing war against bandits. The bandits who invaded the community at about 4:15pm on Monday […] The post Hunters, vigilantes hit bandits in Niger, kill 32, injure scores, lose 3 members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bandits suffer heavy casualties in Niger community after three hours of gun battle

32 killed, several injured From John Adams, Minna No fewer than 32 bandits were on Monday evening killed in Kuchi community in Munya local government area of the Niger state in what the villagers said was the biggest successes recorded by the joint security taskforce in the ongoing war against bandits in the state. The […] The post Bandits suffer heavy casualties in Niger community after three hours of gun battle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church

Tribune Online Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church The community will however be meeting to avoid a repeat of the 2022 attack after receiving a new letter from suspected bandits Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Gunmen kill breastfeeding mother, injure two others in Plateau

Tribune Online Gunmen kill breastfeeding mother, injure two others in Plateau The gunmen terrorising some communities in Plateau State have killed a 32-year-old breastfeeding mother and injured two other women in the Riyom Local Government Area of the state. Gunmen kill breastfeeding mother, injure two others in Plateau Tribune Online

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