Tag: Bandits attack

Insecurity: 20 killed in fresh Kebbi attack

Aminu Imam
Fresh Kebbi attack

Fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation have emerged following the killing of at least 20 people in Fasken Rafi village, Arewa local government area of Kebbi State, during an attack by suspected Lakurawa insurgents.  The assault reportedly occurred on Sunday, and was described by residents as one of the most coordinated attacks on the community in recent times. The attack comes amid growing national anxiety over persistent killings, kidnappings, and banditry across several parts of the country. Kebbi State officials confirmed the incident, prompting the state government to dispatch…

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Ondo: Bandits kidnap traditional ruler, shoot wife during palace attack

Aminu Imam
Ondo bandits kidnap

Suspected bandits have abducted Oba Adeniyi Adelana, the traditional ruler of Odo-Oriya community in Owo local government area of Ondo state. The monarch, the Baale of Ode Oriya Village, was reportedly abducted on Saturday night, when gunmen invaded his palace. Spokesperson of the Ondo Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the monarch’s wife sustained a gunshot injury during the attack and is receiving treatment. According to the Police, the incident occurred at about 8:05 pm when approximately six armed men stormed the residence of…

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Kogi: Bandits attack WAEC candidates, kill vice-principal, 2 others 

Aminu Imam
Kogi bandits attack WAEC

Dozens of bandits invaded a secondary school in Iluke, Kabba-Bunu local government area of Kogi State, killing the vice principal and two others in an attempt to abduct students. According to an eyewitness account, the bandits arrived on the morning of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in an apparent attempt to abduct students writing their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), shooting sporadically. Reports indicate that the major target of the attack was UBE Iluke Bunu, where students were sitting for their WAEC examination at the time of the invasion.…

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Kwara: Panic, as bandits strike 3 communities simultaneously

Aminu Imam
Kwara bandits strike

Residents of three rural communities in the Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State are currently living in a state of extreme fear following a series of coordinated attacks by suspected bandits late Wednesday night. The armed invaders reportedly struck Iwo Odo-Ore, Gaa-Idera, and Gaa Dembo-Agunjin almost at the same time, indicating a well-planned operation. During the violent raids, several villagers were forcefully taken into the forest, while others sustained gunshot wounds as the criminals rustled cattle and looted properties. The situation was especially dire in Iwo Odo-Ore,…

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Kaduna: Bandits attack wedding, kill 13, abduct several guests

Aminu Imam
Kaduna bandits attack

Bandits have attacked a wedding in Kahir village, Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State, killing 13 people and abducting an unspecified number of guests. A resident of Kagarko, Shehu Bala, confirmed the incident yesterday, saying it occurred around 11:47 p.m. on Sunday. According to him, the attackers, armed with AK-47 rifles and moving in large numbers, stormed the wedding hall and opened fire on the guests. Several victims with gunshot wounds were rushed to Kagarko General Hospital, while two others with serious injuries were transferred to Kaduna for treatment.…

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Bandits kill 15 in fresh attack in Katsina community

Aminu Imam
Katsina bandits attack

At least 15 people have been killed after suspected bandits clashed with community guards and vigilantes in Falele village, Daddara district of Jibia LGA, Katsina State. The attack reportedly occurred around 1:30 p.m. yesterday, when armed bandits stormed the community, triggering a gun battle with local security volunteers. Sources said the violence left several residents dead while others sustained injuries before the attackers fled the area.  Security operatives have reportedly intensified efforts to restore calm and track down the perpetrators. North-west Nigeria, including Katsina State, has witnessed repeated attacks by…

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Zamfara: Over 500 cattle rustled, as bandits raid market

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Zamfara bandits raid

Bandits bearing sophisticated weapons have rustled more than 500 cattle at Kasuwar-Daji Market, in Ƙauran-Namoda local government area of Zamfara State. The state chairman of the Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Comrade Aminu Garba, said the incident was not the first of its kind, noting that a similar attack occurred about four years ago. According to him, “Nobody expected this to happen, but we experienced a similar unfortunate incident about four years ago”. The chairman added that the bandits were suspected to have infiltrated the market and surrounding villages during…

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Ondo: Police station razed, as S’West bandits attack community

Aminu Imam
S'West bandits attack

The Ondo State Police Command has condemned an attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Ondo State, carried out by about 20–30 armed men. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Jimoh Abayomi, in a statement made available to neqsmen yesterday in Akure, said the incident happened at about 9:41 p.m on New Year Eve, December 31, 2025. According to Abayomi the preliminary reports indicated that a group of armed men numbering between 20 and 30 invaded the police station, firing assault rifles and deploying dynamite to attack the facility.…

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Worsening Insecurity: Bandits attack Zamfara Secondary School again

Aminu Imam
Bandits attack Zamfara

…Kill teacher, abduct several students in night raid Heavily armed bandits have attacked Government Secondary School Raka in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State, killing a teacher and abducting an unspecified number of people, Amnesty International Nigeria has confirmed. The assault, which occurred late Saturday night, marks yet another grim episode in the worsening security crisis plaguing the state and the broader northern region. Amnesty International condemned the attack as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a clear indication of the government’s ongoing failure to protect civilians,…

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Sallah Day onslaught: 6 killed, many abducted as bandits attack Sokoto community

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Bandits attack

At least six people have been confirmed dead in an attack by suspected bandits on Tudun-Doki village in Gwadabawa LGA of Sokoto state. The State’s Police spokesperson, Ahmed Rufa’i, said the attack happened in the early hours of yesterday a day Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid-el-Kabir. Rufa’i said six bodies were retrieved after the attack, adding that the number of people abducted is yet to be ascertained. According ti him, The village is far away from the main town. Accessing the village is very difficult because of…

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