…and condemnable, expressing concern over the growing exploitation of kidnapping and banditry for political purposes. In a statement he issued via his X handle on Monday, the former lawmaker recalled previous cases of mass kidnappings in Kaduna State, including the abductions of hundreds of students from Greenfield Univ…

…and commanders sell arms and ammunition meant for Nigeria’s war against terrorism and banditry to the assailants. In October 2025, a suspected arms dealer identified as 30-year-old Nigerien national, Shehu Ali Kachalla narrated how military personnel provided armed escorts and protection for his illicit weapon deliveri…

…vandalism as major security challenges weakening economic performance. It noted that banditry, terrorism and farmer-herder conflicts had displaced millions of agricultural households, particularly across the North-West, North-Central and North-East, reducing cultivated land and worsening food insecurity. The group cite…

…citizens safer across the land. “It is worrisome that large pockets of kidnapping and banditry still dominate the Nigerian landscape, the constant robust assurances from the Presidency notwithstanding,” the commissioner said. “At the last count, no fewer than 200 abducted Nigerians are still languishing in forests in c…

…Osun states, but cautioned that military expansion alone would not end kidnapping and banditry. It called for stronger enforcement of the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.Mother of abducted NYSC member shares details of son's secret message.NYSC members: IGP takes crucial actionMeanwhile, Legit.ng also r…

…the Nigerian military continues active operations across several states grappling with banditry, insurgency, and other security challenges.See the full

…media, could create panic, heat the polity and encourage criminal activities such as banditry and kidnapping. Read the full story here.

…in connection with various offences, including kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, banditry, cultism, terrorism, cattle rustling and other criminal activities. He said the achievements went beyond statistics, noting that the operations had resulted in the rescue of victims, disruption of criminal networks and improved…

…Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Speaking on the theme “Dealing Decisively with Insecurity, Banditry and Terrorism Through Community Participation, Awareness and Policing,” Governor Makinde, represented by the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, noted that Nigeria’s independence in 1960 was earned through the sacrifices and rele…

…that the government had demonstrated commitment and capacity in confronting terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities. The group cited the recent rescue of kidnapped victims in Ofu as evidence of what it described as the administration’s determination to confront criminal elements rather than negotiate with the…

…State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to tackle cattle rustling, banditry and other forms of rural criminality. The MACBAN chairman also urged the authorities to improve security along cattle routes, grazing areas and vulnerable rural communities. He called for the recovery and return of rustled l…

…suspects were linked to alleged offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, banditry, cultism, human trafficking, drug peddling, vandalism and other criminal activities. The Force headquarters said 50 homicide incidents, 28 armed robbery cases, 10 cultism-related incidents, eight gender-based violence cases,…

…Security and Intelligence, Shehu Buba, is again facing allegations of supporting banditry as he struggles to clear his name. Findings by Saturday PUNCH showed that Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District in the Senate, has since 2024 faced allegations of an alleged relationship with suspected bandits, acc…

…operations, inter-agency collaboration and sustained patrols to tackle kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, arms trafficking and other crimes. He said, “Within the period under review, the Command intensified its fight against all forms of crime and criminality, especially kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, and a…

…the backdrop of a broader national conversation around insecurity in Nigeria, covering banditry, kidnappings and violence attributed to "unknown gunmen" across several regions.VeryDarkMan's video drew mixed reactions on social media as some netizens mocked and questioned whether he apologised out of fear, while others…

…have experienced attacks, abductions, cattle rustling, and displacement linked to banditry.

…do not find their way back into the hands of non-state actors involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.In June 2026, the centre also received 5,050 illicit, unserviceable, decommissioned, and obsolete assorted automatic weapons retrieved from the Nigeria Police Force.Nigeria cracks down on illegal…

…the possession and use of illicit weapons by non-state actors involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes. He also disclosed that the centre had received 5,050 illicit, unserviceable, decommissioned and obsolete assorted automatic weapons retrieved from the Nigeria Police Force i…

…reigned for five years after replacing his uncle, who was deposed over alleged ties to banditry in 2021In May 2024, bandits attacked Zurmi, ransacked the emir's palace, and abducted several residents including the emir's chief detailPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Emir of Zurmi…

…have security implications, particularly in a country confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other internal security challenges.He cautioned that hostile actors could interpret a temporary absence of the two highest-ranking political leaders as evidence of institutional vulnerability, even if the government ha…

…expressed confidence in the ability of the Mobile Police Force to tackle insurgency and banditry across the country. He noted that the success of the Federal Government’s drive to quell insurgency and banditry would depend largely on the operational readiness of the Police Mobile Force. The IG stated this on Saturday w…

…leaders, community and religious leaders to ensure the success of the fight against banditry, armed robbery, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the society,” Disu said.

…under tighter control, saying those restrictions are deliberate security decisions where banditry or residual insurgent activity has not yet been sufficiently contained. He argued that reopening such crossings prematurely would put traders and border communities at greater risk.Tunji-Ojo said modern border management r…

…we will address these problems,” he said. Nigeria continues to battle insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violent crime, particularly in the North-East and North-West. Atiku said stronger regional cooperation among West African countries would be critical to addressing the security challenges. Fuel subs…

…situation," encompassing terrorism spilling over from neighbouring Sahelian states, banditry in the north-west, groups such as ISWAP, ISIS, and Boko Haram, farmer-pastoralist clashes, and violence from cult groups and militias.Despite the gains cited by US officials, insecurity across Nigeria has continued to rise.US,…