5 h. 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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67 h. 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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3 d. ago Security Agents Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Anambra

A member of a five-man kidnapping gang has been neutralised by a joint security team in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. The security team comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police, military and Ihiala vigilante also rescued a kidnap victim which the hoodlums were trying to escape with in a black shuttle bus […]

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Security Forces Rescue 84 Captives, Kill 3 Terrorists In Katsina

Security forces have successfully rescued 84 captives and neutralised three terrorists in a daring joint military operation conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu announced this in a statement where he said the operation was carried out by troops of […]

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK-47 The suspects were intercepted at Chula Filling Station while in possession of over one million naira in cash, which is believed to be intended for the arms transaction. Kano: Police arrest four suspected bandits attempting to buy AK-47 Tribune Online

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