Tag: Banditry

Northern Senators condemn Zamfara killings, demand justice

Aminu Imam
Senators condemn

The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the brutal killing of at least 35 civilians in the Ƙauran-Namoda local government area of Zamfara State. In a condolence message issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Forum Chairman, Senator AbdulAziz Yar’adua, condoled with the people of Kaura Namoda, particularly the families of victims who were murdered despite ransom payments. Yar’adua described the incident as a painful reminder of Nigeria’s deepening security challenges. He said, “We condemn this heinous act in the strongest possible terms and declare that it does not reflect the values,…

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Kebbi: NSCDC mining marshals seal illegal lithium mine over alleged ₦1.43tr theft

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Kebbi NSCDC mining

Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have sealed an illegal lithium mining operation in Libata, Ngaski local government area of Kebbi State, accusing the operators of violating mining laws and defrauding the federal government of over ₦1.43 trillion.  Lithium, a key component in global energy transition technologies, is now central to Nigeria’s economic strategy, and its unchecked exploitation, officials say, threatens both revenue and national sovereignty. The enforcement team, acting under the mandate of the federal high court, said the operation was linked to Three…

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Zamfara communities protest alleged killing of 100 persons daily by bandits

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Zamfara protest

Hundreds of angry residents from various communities in Gusau local government area of Zamfara State staged a mass protest yesterday over rising insecurity, alleging that bandits kill as many as 100 people daily across affected villages. The protesters – on foot, motorcycles, and in vehicles – brought movement in Gusau, the state capital, to a standstill for over two hours as they blocked major access roads before converging at the Zamfara Government House. They carried placards and chanted protest songs, demanding urgent government intervention to halt the killings and kidnappings…

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Insecurity: Zamfara bandits kidnap 25 women in midnight raid 

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Zamfara bandits

No fewer than 25 females, including married women and young girls, were abducted when armed bandits invaded Kwanar-Na-Uwa, in Tofa District, Bungudu local government area of Zamfara State, on Saturday night. The assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness, targeting households and abducting only females in what has been described as a grave case of Gender-Based Violence, (GBV), with a high risk of sexual abuse. According to a post yesterday by security analyst Bakatsine via X: “Yesterday night (Saturday), bandits invaded Kwanar Na Uwa in Tofa District, Bungudu…

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Bandits kidnap Nasarawa Permanent Secretary from residence

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Nasarawa kidnap

Suspected gunmen have abducted the Permanent Secretary of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Information, Tourism and Culture, Barrister Yusuf Musa, from his residence in the Shinge area of Lafia, the state capital. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident yesterday, describing it as a suspected case of kidnapping and said a statewide manhunt had been launched to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators. In a statement made available to journalists, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed that the incident was uncovered by officers on patrol. “At…

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Bandits kill 7 passengers, abduct others along Funtua-Tsafe road in Zamfara

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Zamfara bandits kill

At least seven passengers were killed and several others injured on Thursday evening when suspected bandits opened fire on a commercial vehicle along the Tsafe-Funtua in Zamfara state. The attack occurred around 7pm shortly before the road was scheduled to close for the day – a security measure recently implemented by the Zamfara State Government to curb recurring assaults on motorists. According to eyewitnesses, the bandits, who were on motorcycles, were crossing the road when they encountered an oncoming commercial bus and opened fire. They were riding across the road…

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Plateau: Troops arrest notorious Berom bandit, recover firearm, ammunition

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Plateau troops arrest

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on night patrol along Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in Gashish District in Barkin-Ladi LGA of Plateau State, on Sunday successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation. leading to the arrest of a suspected notorious Berom native bandit and recovered a sophisticated weapon and ammunition in the process. In a statement issued in Jos, the state capital, by its Media and Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, said the suspect was arrested while in ambush position with possible intent to attack unsuspecting commuters in the area. According to…

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Sokoto: Terrorists kill 20 in community attack

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Sokoto attack

In a tragic and deeply disturbing incident, more than 20 people have reportedly been killed in a terrorist attack on Kwalajiya Village, located in the Tangaza local government area of Sokoto State. The attack, which took place in the early hours of Tuesday, has left the entire community in shock and mourning. Eyewitnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity described the scene as harrowing, recounting how heavily armed men stormed the village, firing indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze. Many villagers, including women and children, are feared dead, while several others…

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Katsina: Bandit leader seizes LGA, kill dozens, bans farming

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Katsina banditry

Armed bandits, led by notorious warlord Babaro, have reportedly seized control of Ƙanƙara local government area (LGA) in Katsina State, triggering panic, mass displacement, and a total collapse of local services, including healthcare and agriculture. Security analyst, Bakatsine, raised the alarm in a post on his verified X handle, revealing the escalating humanitarian crisis and calling for immediate government intervention. “Farming banned from Marabar Ƙanƙara to Yantumaki, dozens killed/kidnapped, healthcare collapsed. Residents beg Gov Dikko Raɗɗa & FG for urgent intervention”, the post read. According to Bakatsine, the situation is…

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Zamfara: Bandits leader, Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck

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Zamfara bandits

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has reportedly killed no fewer than 44 security operatives, including 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers, in a deadly ambush near Shinkafi local government area of Zamfara State. The attack was revealed in a post by security analyst Bakatsine on X yesterday. According to him, the insurgents also set fire to a military vehicle during the assault. “Bello Turji reportedly killed 40 JTF members and four soldiers near Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State, burning a military vehicle”, Bakatsine wrote. Turji also…

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