Tag: Banditry

Niger: 6 farmers killed, as bandits invade farmlands 

Aminu Imam
Bandits impose farming tax2

No fewer than six farmers were reportedly killed Friday night in a fresh attack by suspected bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, located in Borgu LGA of Niger State. This was disclosed in a post on X yesterday by Bakatsine, a conflict and crisis journalist who reports on insecurity in the North-West region. According to the report, the assailants stormed the community at approximately 10:00 p.m. opening fire on farmers who were working on their farmlands. Following the attack, the bandits fled the scene, leaving residents in a state of fear…

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Raids, Rustlings & Kidnappings: Insecurity spreads across Nigeria’s heartlands

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9ja escalating insecurity

A fresh wave of violence across Nigeria has left farming and rural communities reeling, as banditry, kidnappings, cattle-rustling and insurgent attacks spread from the North-West to the South-South and parts of the South-East regions. Incidents reported this month in Sokoto, Kaduna, Delta, Edo, Benue, Enugu, Yobe, Nasarawa, Adamawa and Borno states underline the country’s persistent insecurity, particularly in remote settlements where poor communication and weak state presence enable attackers to strike with ease. In Sokoto’s Sabon-Birni LGA, at least seven villagers were killed, several injured and three abducted when armed…

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Sokoto: Bandits kill 7 persons, abduct others

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Sokoto bandits kill

…As IED explosion injures 5 in Zamfara At least seven people were reported killed and three others abducted in a bandit attack on a border community in Sokoto State, while a separate suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion left five persons seriously injured in neighbouring Zamfara State on Thursday. In Sokoto, according to a report by a security intelligence expert, Zagazola Makama, bandits stormed Kyara village in Sabon-Birni local government area in the early hours of the day, killing seven residents and kidnapping three others.  The village, located near the…

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Bandits impose ₦50,000 farming tax on Kano, Katsina settlements

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Bandits impose farming tax2

Armed groups operating in parts of Kano and Katsina states are allegedly extorting farmers, demanding up to ₦50,000 per acre from sugarcane growers before harvest, as they enforce a parallel system of governance within key forest reserves in the region. According to reports, the bandits have entrenched themselves in the Rugu Forest of Faskari local government area of Katsina State and Falgore Forest, of Doguwa LGA of Kano State, where they collect illegal farm taxes and issue threats against non-compliant farmers. The report noted that farmers, who refuse to pay…

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“Why we released 70 suspected bandits from custody” – Katsina state Govt.

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Katsina govt. on bandits release

Katsina state government has justified its reason for initiating steps to secure the release of 70 persons suspected to have been involved in banditry-related offences. Speaking in an interview at the weekend, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, said the release of the suspects was aimed at consolidating a peace deal entered into between communities affected by insecurity and repentant bandits. According to Mu’azu, the peace deal, which was entered into by at least 15 Local Government Areas, had seen repentant bandits release about…

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“Backing bandits makes you one of them”, Defence Min. warns Nigerians

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Defence Min. warns

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups aiding terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal networks, urging them to desist or face the consequences as security forces intensify operations nationwide. Musa said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorised the Armed forces and other security agencies to decisively confront all elements undermining national security, including their collaborators. “I call on all Nigerians to continue to support the armed forces and security agencies and work for peace. To those that are still supporting those…

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Oyo: 5 feared dead, as bandits storm National Park Service Office 

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Oyo banditry

Bandits have attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire local government area of Oyo State. The attack that happened on Tuesday night led to the death of five National Park Service officials. Police authorities in the South-Western state confirmed the incident yesterday. Although the spokesman for the Oyo State Police Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the attack, he noted that security chiefs are currently en route to the affected area. “Yes, there was an attack by yet to be identified men against the men of the national park.…

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Adamawa: B’Haram attacks communities, kill 14 residents 

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Adamawa B'Haram attacks

…Set ablaze shops, food stores Grief engulfed Zah and Mubang communities in Yadul, Garaha District of Hong LGA, Adamawa State, after suspected Boko Haram fighters launched yet another deadly attack, killing no fewer than 14 people and injuring two others. According to residents, the assailants stormed the villages at about 6:16pm on Monday, unleashing violence that claimed the lives of elders and youths.  This is as the terrorists set ablaze food stores and other properties. By Tuesday morning, the communities were counting their dead and lamenting a tragedy they say…

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Kano: Bandits abduct 7 in night attack on Gwarzo community

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Kano banditry

Suspected bandits have attacked Zurum Mahauta, Gidan-Malam Sallau community, in Lakwaya village, Gwarzo LGA of Kano State, abducting seven residents. According to reports, the attack occurred at about 12:00 midnight on Sunday, according to local sources. A resident of the community who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity, said security operatives arrived shortly after the attack and pursued the assailants. “The gunmen came around midnight and abducted seven people. Soldiers later arrived and chased after them”, the source said. However, as of the time of filing this report, there…

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Sokoto: Bandits abduct bride, bridesmaids, 28 others before wedding

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Sokoto bandits abduction

No fewer than 30 women and girls were reportedly abducted on Saturday night, when armed bandits attacked Chacho community in Wurno local government area of Sokoto State. It was gathered that one resident was injured during the attack, according to a post on X by security analyst, Bakatsine, on Sunday. According to the report, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and abducted scores of women and girls, including a bride and her bridesmaids, just hours before her scheduled wedding ceremony. The mass abduction adds to the…

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