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Plateau: 6 killed, 8 injured in twin overnight attacks

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

No fewer than six people have been killed and eight others injured following two separate attacks on communities in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State. Residents said the first incident occurred late Sunday night in Hurum Gashish, a community in Barkin-Ladi, where gunmen reportedly invaded the area at about 10 p.m. and opened fire on unsuspecting villagers. Four people were confirmed dead, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury. Barely an hour later, a similar attack was reported in Shonong Bachi community in neighbouring Riyom LGA.…

Kaduna: Bandits demand ₦1bn for release of 37 church attack victims

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits, who attacked three churches in Ariko community, Kachia local government area of Kaduna State, have demanded ₦1 billion before they will free 37 worshippers they abducted during the raid. The incident happened on April 5, 2026, when armed men stormed ECWA, Baptist, and Catholic churches in the area. During the attack, five worshippers were killed while 37 others were taken away. The victims have now spent about 11 days in captivity. Although there were earlier claims from the military and the Kachia local government area chairman, Dr. Manzo Maigari,…

Gunmen kill 8 in fresh Plateau attack

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least eight people have been killed in a late-night attack on Mbwelle village in Boƙƙos local government area of Plateau State. According to reports, the assailants struck around 11 p.m. on Thursday, opening fire on residents and killing members of an extended family, while injuring others and leaving several persons unaccounted for. The victims were identified as Iliya Mangut Dakus, Luck Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus and Innocent Barnabas Makwin. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in…

Bandits kill ladies who refused to be raped in captivity in Kaduna

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Terrorists have shot dead two ladies among the 14 victims abducted from Janjala community in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State, on March, 1, 2026. According to a report published on Sunday, a vigilante member and his wife alongside 12 others were abducted from the community. The terrorists had demanded ₦14 million as ransom. The families had pleaded with the bandits repeatedly but they stood their ground.They later struggled to raise ₦13 million which they took to the kidnappers who in turn freed other women in captivity but held…

Kaduna: Bandits attack churches, kill 7 during Easter service

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits have attacked Ariko community in Kachia local government area of Kaduna State, targeting two churches during Easter celebrations and killing at least seven worshippers. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, also led to the abduction of several residents. The councillor representing Awon ward where Ariko district is located, Mark Bawa, who confirmed the incident in a phone interview, said the attackers targeted First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church in the community. The councillor stated: “I am currently on my way to the community…

“We’ll win over banditry, terrorism” – Tinubu assures Nigerians

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will overcome banditry and terrorism in the country. The President made the remarks on Saturday during the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, alongside a series of other infrastructure projects. “We will win over banditry and terrorism. I give you the assurance that we will invest more in our people”, Tinubu stated. He added that the presence and deployment of security vehicles at the event underscored the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property. “The development of…

Katsina: Fear grips farmers, as notorious bandits leader enforce ‘peace tax’

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of Doma village in Faskari local government area of Katsina State have reportedly begun paying a controversial ‘peace tax’ to a notorious bandit leader, Isiyaku Kwasha Garwa, in a desperate attempt to avoid further attacks after a deadly confrontation earlier this year claimed 21 lives. Sources based on the community told newsmen that the payment arrangement was reluctantly accepted by villagers following months of violent raids and threats by armed groups operating in the area. Under the deal, residents are required to make periodic payments to Garwa and his…

Katsina: Bandits kill 3, injure 11 in dual attacks – Police

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least 14 persons were killed and dozens injured when armed bandits carried out two separate attacks on communities in Katsina state on Tuesday. The attacks occurred in Ɗandume and Musawa local government areas, according to residents and local sources. In the first incident, the bandits reportedly stormed Ɗansoda community in Ɗandume LGAs at about 8 p.m., killing 11 people. According to a resident, the attack occurred shortly after residents had broken their Ramadan fast and were relaxing outside their homes. “People had finished breaking their fast and many were…

Sokoto: Bandits disguised in hijabs attack community, kill scores

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits reportedly disguised in women’s hijabs attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke ward of Rabah local government area in Sokoto State on Saturday night, killing several residents and abducting several others. Security analyst, Bakatsine disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday. The post said the bandits attacked the village at night and carried out a massive assault while they were dressed in women’s hijabs, which allegedly helped them move around without raising suspicion. During the attack, several residents were killed, while many others were abducted and taken to…

Zamfara: 50 feared killed, as bandits overrun village in midnight attack

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

Zamfara State was thrown into mourning on Friday after armed bandits reportedly killed no fewer than 50 residents of Dutsin Ɗan-Ajiya village in Anka local government area. Bodies of the victims, wrapped in white shrouds, were lined up for mass burial in a video. Residents said the attackers, wielding sophisticated weapons, stormed the community on Thursday night and unleashed hours of terror. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the gunmen sealed off all access roads to prevent villagers from fleeing before opening fire indiscriminately.…