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Abuja attack: Security guard killed, as gunmen kidnap 3

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected bandits in the late hours of Wednesday attacked an area in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where they reportedly killed a security guard and abducted three persons including a pastor. Mpape is located a few minutes’ drive from the Abuja highbrow district of Maitama, and also close to a military barracks, within the nation capital. The attackers, who were said to have arrived the area some minutes before 11p.m, reportedly went to a new layout there, known as Yellow House,…

“Banditry escalated after foreign fighters entered northern Nigeria, Zamfara” – Emir reveals

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Bello, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity in Northern Nigeria, revealing that the country’s banditry crisis intensified after armed fighters from neighbouring Mali, Burkina Faso and the Republic of Niger were recruited into local criminal networks. The traditional ruler made the disclosure while speaking on the deepening security challenges confronting Zamfara State and other parts of the North, warning that the influx of foreign combatants has transformed what was once a local security problem into a more sophisticated and dangerous cross-border…

“Don’t wait for order before shooting terrorists” – Defence Minister to soldiers

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has directed security personnel not to hesitate in confronting armed bandits and terrorists, declaring that any operative who fails to neutralise criminals under the excuse of awaiting orders would be treated as collaborating with them. Musa gave the charge yesterday in Sokoto State while commissioning 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion procured by the Sokoto State Government to strengthen security operations across the state. He said: “Once you are deployed, do not wait for any order from anybody to shoot…

Sokoto: Bello Turji strikes again; abducts 37, kills 10yr-old

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

Fresh fear has gripped residents of Sabon-Birni local government area of Sokoto State, after notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his fighters reportedly launched coordinated attacks on two communities, abducting dozens of residents and killing a 10-year-old child. The latest attacks were disclosed on yesterday morning by security analyst and conflict reporter Bakatsine in a post on his verified 𝕏 account. According to him, the first attack occurred in Tarah community, where the armed men reportedly engaged local vigilantes in a gun battle that lasted for about an hour. Despite…

KADVS arrests 7 suspected armed bandits in Kaduna

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Recovers firearm, other exhibits Operatives of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS) have arrested seven suspected armed bandits during a midnight operation in Kubau local government area of Kaduna State, recovering a locally-made firearm, cash, mobile phones, charms, and other items. The operation, conducted at about 2:12 a.m. on June 30, was led by the Kubau Sector Coordinator, Abubakar Shuaibu, following intelligence that prompted security operatives to lay an ambush along the Ikara–Zuntu route. The road has been identified as a major corridor frequently used by suspected bandits and kidnappers,…

Niger: Bandits raze school despite collecting ₦10m levy

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits have reportedly burnt a primary school in Dekara, Borgu local government area of Niger State, days after communities in the area allegedly raised and paid a ₦10 million levy demanded by the armed group. Residents said the attackers invaded the district headquarters on Wednesday and set the Central Primary School, Dekara ablaze. One resident, who requested anonymity, said the assailants emerged from the Kainji Lake National Park before storming the community. According to the source, the bandits had earlier imposed a ₦10 million levy on villages in the Dekara…

Bandits kill 17 farmers in Zamfara

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Amnesty Int’l slams FG over insecurity No fewer than 17 farmers have been reportedly killed by suspected bandits following an attack on farmlands in Goron-Namaye community of Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, according to Amnesty International Nigeria. The human rights organisation, which disclosed the incident in a statement posted on its verified 𝕏 handle, said the attack occurred on Friday, June 12, 2026, when armed bandits stormed farmlands in the area, killing farmers and leaving several others injured. “On Friday 12 June 2026, bandits invaded farmlands at…

“Why war against banditry, terrorism is taking longer than expected” – Defence Minister

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has explained why terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria appear difficult to address. The former Chief of Defence Staff, who made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at a conference in Lagos, said the persistence of insecurity is partly due to the support criminal groups receive from individuals within local communities. Speaking on the issue, Musa said, “Banditry, insurgency, terrorism. Why does it seem so difficult to deal with it? Perhaps, we have the people that are also encouraging and…

Bandits invade Kwara community prayer ground, kill worshippers, abduct scores

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

Panic and fear have swept through parts of Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, following fresh attacks by suspected armed bandits that left several people dead, many injured and dozens abducted in separate assaults on communities and worshippers. The latest wave of violence has heightened concerns over worsening insecurity across Kwara-South, where residents have faced increasing incidents of kidnappings and deadly attacks in recent months. In one of the attacks, gunmen reportedly stormed a remote prayer ground at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, on the outskirts of Ikiran Village, on Friday night…