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Bandits free pregnant woman, nursing mother, children in Kaduna

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

A pregnant woman, a nursing mother, woman and four children have regained their freedom after being kidnapped and spend more than 50 days in captivity in Kaduna State. The victims regained their freedom on Thursday, and returned home amid jubilation from residents of Sabon-Gyero community in Millennium City, Chikun local government area. Investigations revealed that ransom payments and motorcycles were allegedly delivered to the kidnappers in exchange for the release of the victims. Sources disclosed that one of the pregnant women had regained her freedom about three weeks earlier, while…

“Bandits may soon take over NASS” – Political strategist, Yusuf warns

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

A political strategist and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, warning that very soon bandits will be in the 10th National Assembly. Speaking during an interview on television, Yusuf described the current security crisis as deeply troubling. According to him, the influence of bandits is expanding beyond rural communities and could soon threaten the country’s political structure, and warned that the situation could deteriorate to the point where bandits begin to infiltrate key national institutions, including…

Bandits abduct monarch, wife, one other in Kwara

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked the palace of a traditional ruler in Olayinka community, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, abducting the monarch, his wife, and one other person in the early hours of yesterday. According to sources who spoke to newsmen, the armed men stormed the palace around 1:40 a.m., firing sporadically before taking the royal father to an unknown destination. “Yes; at Olayinka, about 1 am. His wife and one other person were also abducted”, he stated. Another source added: “The bandits invaded the palace around 1:40…

Over 150 bandits drown in Sokoto river

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

No fewer than 150 suspected bandits have reportedly drowned after a boat conveying them capsized in Sabon-Gida area of Sokoto State. Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Saturday evening when the vessel, carrying a large number of armed men, overturned while crossing a water body in the area. The sources said the bandits were travelling in large numbers when the boat suddenly capsized, throwing all occupants into the water. “Preliminary information suggests that many of them could not swim, leading to heavy casualties,” a source said.…

Kaduna: Bandits demand ₦250m, 20 bikes for 177 Christian worshippers’ release

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits who abducted 177 Christian worshippers in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State have demanded a ransom of ₦250 million and 20 motorcycles to secure the release of the victims, local authorities have confirmed. The Kurmin-Wali Village Head, Ishaku Ɗan’azumi, disclosed the demand while speaking on the ongoing efforts to free the captives. He said the abductors made contact with community representatives after the coordinated attacks on three churches in the area. Recall that the worshippers were kidnapped on January 18 when armed men stormed church premises in separate…

Kwara: Bandits demand ₦300m ransom for 9 abducted villagers

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kidnappers holding nine residents of Adanla community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have insisted on a ₦300 million ransom, more than two weeks after the victims were abducted. Local security officials say there has been no breakthrough in negotiations since the abduction, which occurred on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025. The Coordinator of the Joint Security Watch for Kwara-South senatorial district, Zubair Olaitan, confirmed on Wednesday that the abductors have remained uncompromising, warning that the captives will not be released unless the full ransom is paid. According…

“Bandits pay us ₦150, 000 monthly as spies” – Amotekun

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Ondo State Security Network, code-named: Amotekun, has arrested four suspects for various crimes, including kidnapping, robbery and stealing, just as the command suspended three of its officers for alleged gross misconduct. The suspects, according to the Commander of the security outfit included: Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, Adebayo Ogungbemi, Nasiru Suleiman, Saliu Nureni and Ahmed Oladimeji. Apart from the arrest, the Command also declared three of its staff wanted for undermining the security situation in the South-West geo-political zone. The suspended officers, according to Adeleye, include Abu Taiwo, Akinsipe Victor, and…

Katsina: 5 LGAs reach peace agreement with bandits

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a renewed move to restore peace and security in troubled areas of Katsina State, 5 local government councils – Malumfashi, Bakori, Funtua, Ƙanƙara, and Ƙafur – have entered into a peace agreement with bandits operating within their territories. The peace meeting, which took place yesterday, in Kakumi town, Bakori local government area, brought together traditional leaders, security representatives, community heads, and key officials from the affected councils. The dialogue was aimed at halting recurring attacks, kidnappings, and cattle-rustling which have disrupted the livelihoods of residents for years. According to…

Mahdi Shehu accuses el-Rufa’i of paying bandits during his tenure as Gov.

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Aminu Imam

Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has accused former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’I, of hypocrisy over his recent comments on the country’s security strategies. Reacting to el-Rufa’i’s interview, Shehu described it as ironic for the ex-governor to criticise the incumbent governor, Uba Sani and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, for allegedly making payments to bandits, when, according to him, el-Rufa’i himself once admitted to taking similar steps. Shehu cited a report which noted that el-Rufai’s administration had tracked armed herders in neighbouring countries and provided compensation to halt attacks…

DSS arrests 6 suspected bandits returning from Hajj at Kaduna airport

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

A major security operation at the Kaduna International Airport has resulted in the arrest of six suspected bandits, including 3 women, moments after their return from the holy pilgrimage to Makkah. A source who begged to remain anonymous said operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other sister agencies moved swiftly in the early hours of yesterday morning, intercepted the suspects at approximately 3:40 a.m. as they disembarked from a flight bringing Nigerian pilgrims home from Saudi Arabia. The source also revealed that intelligence reports linked the 6…