Banditry

Kaduna Bandit Raids Leave Two Dead and 26 Abducted in Giwa LGA

Armed gangs attacked Tunburku, Tudun Amada and Kallon Kura in Giwa LGA, killing two, wounding one and abducting 26; 19 cattle were later recovered.

Bandit Raid Kills Seven, Abducts 12 in Sokoto's Tofa Village

Suspected bandits attacked Tofa village in Rabah LGA at about 1am, killing seven people and abducting 12; several animals were also seized.

Bauchi Senator Buba Invites Scrutiny, Denies Links to Bandit Kingpin

Buba says he welcomes a fair probe into videos tying him to a suspected bandit, calls the clips doctored and politically motivated.

Bandit Raid in Sokoto Kills Five, Leaves Four Injured and Cattle Stolen

Gunmen attacked Girkau in Kebbe LGA, killing five, wounding four and rustling cattle. Residents are demanding urgent security support.

Calls Grow For DSS Probe Into Bauchi Senator Shehu Buba Umar

A whistleblower's viral videos allege Senator Shehu Buba Umar hosted suspected bandits; verification found mixed footage, prompting calls for a DSS

Bandits Kill Eight Farmers, Wounds Five In Ghandi, Sokoto

Attack in Ghandi, Rabah LGA, killed eight farmers and wounded five, police say. Locals suggest the strike was retaliatory.

Plateau Police Recover GPMG, AK-47 From Suspected Bandits In Barkin Ladi

The Plateau State Police Command said it recovered a GPMG, an AK-47 and other weapons during an intelligence-led operation in Barkin Ladi.

Bandits Sack 100 Southern Kaduna Communities, Push Others Into Negotiations

At least 100 communities in Kaduna State have been displaced after repeated bandit attacks, and neighbouring settlements have moved to negotiate.

800,000 Displaced as Kidnapping Crisis Spreads South From Zamfara

Communities from Zamfara into southern regions face rising abductions and killings, forcing about 800,000 people from their homes.

Three Killed, 10 Abducted in Fresh Bandit Attack on Taketsaba, Zamfara

Three residents were killed and 10 abducted when armed bandits raided Taketsaba village in Talata Mafara LGA, Zamfara State.

District Head of Galla Killed After Bandit Attack on Palace in Niger State

Bandits killed the District Head of Galla at his palace after he warned them to stop entering the community, a security analyst said.

Residents Lose Security as Bandits Kidnap Worshippers in Borgu, Niger State

Scores of worshippers were seized after Friday prayers when suspected bandits attacked Dekara, Gidan Zana, Sabon Gida and Masaka in Borgu LGA.

Suspected Bandits Abduct Wedding Guests En Route From Sheme, Katsina To Kebbi

Travellers escorting a bride from Sheme, Katsina, were reportedly seized by suspected bandits en route to Kebbi, heightening security concerns.