…a deadly encounter between troops of the Nigerian Army and more than 100 suspected bandits along the Zungeru-Tegina road.The Assembly commended the military for repelling the attackers and preventing what lawmakers described as a potential massacre of innocent residents in Rafi Local Government Area, although one soldi…

Suspected bandits shot dead Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his associate outside his residence in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateThe attack happened around 9 pm on Monday, and both victims died at Dutsin-Ma Hospital despite emergency treatmentThe Katsina State Police Command confirmed the deaths but had not announced any arrests…

…miscreants that Enugu State is not, and will never become, a playground for terrorists, bandits, or extremist agitators. According to him, stakeholders have built a heritage of peace, and no masked cowards chanting death threats will be allowed to disrupt the lives of the people. Onoh said the security of Enugu State r…

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed that armed bandits invaded Gidan Asarki, a community near Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, shot a resident in the leg and rustled 28 cattle. The attack occurred around 9 pm on Sunday in the community located behind the university’s Jummat Mosque, throwing residents into…

Bandits have abducted two farmers after invading Assako village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The incident was reported in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine, on Sunday.According to the analyst, the attackers reportedly arrived on motorcycles and opened fire, forcing residents to flee f…

…insurgency, and the volatile central region, which faces criminal gangs known as bandits. Driven by money rather than ideology, the bandits in Nigeria target poorly policed rural areas, kidnapping for ransom and killing. “On Friday, we found seven bodies after the bandits attacked our community,” said Bashir Mamuda Mus…

…who has all power, owns us and preserves us. The God that says we won’t be overcome by bandits. We thank God. “After that, we thank all traditional rulers in Nigeria, and may God grant them long life. We are also paying homage to the person, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who provided this platform so that we can interac…

…treated with levity," he said.According to him, Fulani pastoralists are Nigerians, not bandits."We are Nigerians. We are pastoralists. We are not bandits. We love this country. Our cattle feed this nation."For too long, the term 'Fulani pastoralist' has been profiled and criminalised as synonymous with banditry, kidnap…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued two women abducted by bandits from the residence of Alhaji Aminu Mai Suga, popularly known as AA Suga, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, chairman in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by crisis reporter in the Nort…

Bandits have attacked Kauran Namoda town in Zamfara State, killing seven residents and abducting several others.The attack reportedly occurred on Friday night, leaving families mourning the deceased and raising concerns over the fate of those abducted.Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, disclo…

…were reportedly gunned down on Friday afternoon when a large gang of heavily armed bandits invaded Binnari village in Taraba State, unleashing intense gunfire and looting food supplies from shops. According to a police statement issued by the Taraba State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, t…

Five Islamic clerics abducted by bandits in Zamfara State after attending a prayer gathering for President Bola Tinubu have remained in captivity 41 days after their abduction.The development was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, in a post on X on Friday.“UPDATE: The Islamic sch…

…you claim Nigerians love you, yet your billboards in Kaduna require security guards. Bandits raid villages, terrorists attack communities, and families live in fear. Your posters enjoy protection that millions of Nigerians can only dream of. What a tragic statement of your government's priorities. Bola, please protect…

…not been released as of the time of filing this report. It was gathered that the armed bandits freed the newlyweds following the payment of a N10 million ransom. The couple have been reunited with their family after their release.

Bandits reportedly intercepted a vehicle conveying passengers returning from Sokoto city and fatally shot all the occupants in the vehicle. The incident occurred along the road to Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. This was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria. Bakatsine sai…

…who were abducted in Kaduna State, have passed away after six months in captivity. Bandits stormed Awon village in Kachi Local Government Area of Southern Kaduna on April 20, 2026, abducting 11 residents. Their abductors initially demanded N300 million ransom and 23 motorcycles for their release, rejecting the rural co…

…Jemimah Andrew, and their daughter have regained freedom after five months in captivity. Bandits invaded Gidan Ali community, Ikulu Chiefdom, Zango Kataf Local Government Area on Sunday 26th April, 2026, and abducted the family members. The kidnappers allegedly demanded N270m ransom for their release. However, the fami…

There was pandemonium in Damba area of Gusau town, the capital of Zamfara State, as bandits killed three policemen on duty in the very early hours of Saturday morning. An eye witness who gave his name as Mohammed Sani told Arewa PUNCH that the bandits who came in large groups and rode on several motorcycles arrived Dam…

Bandits have reportedly demanded N500m ransom for the release of a pregnant woman abducted in Kaduna State. LIB reported that the pregnant woman, identified as Jamila, was abducted alongside Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their baby on October 5, 2026. Security analyst and conflict reporter, Bakatsine, disclosed this on X o…

…State, Shuayibu Danladi Ciroma, has been killed following an encounter with suspected bandits while responding to intelligence about a planned attack on the community. Ciroma, who was also a member of the Forest Guard Corps, reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during an exchange of fire with the suspected b…

…in Jega and Maiyama local government areas of Kebbi State over the reported influx of bandits fleeing military operations in Zamfara and Sokoto states. Aliero, who represents Kebbi Central Senatorial District, made the call in a motion on matters of urgent national importance before the Senate. He said surviving bandit…

…of utmost importance. He also called on security agencies to intensify efforts to tackle bandits and other criminal elements across the state. Reacting to a viral video showing the abducted young man, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old baby, with their abductors demanding N300 million in ransom, Usm…

…State. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Monday, October 5, 2026, when armed bandits invaded Alrahus Estate in Millennium City, Kaduna State. Reacting, Sani described the video as tragic, unfortunate and condemnable, expressing concern over the growing exploitation of kidnapping and banditry for political purpos…

Bandits have released a video of a couple and their six-month-old baby who were kidnapped in Kaduna State, demanding N300m ransom. LIB reported that bandits invaded Alrahus Estate in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Monday, October 5, 2026, abducting the victims, including a pregnant woman.…

Nigeria’s decade-long security crisis has taken a worrying turn, with daredevil bandits now wielding increasingly sophisticated weapons, including rocket launchers. On October 2, the Sokoto State Police Command announced the recovery of at least two rocket launchers and other dangerous weapons from armed bandits who at…