…that the tragic incident occurred on Thursday, September 10, 2026.NAF strike kills 7 vigilantes as bandits move freely. Photo >The strike hit a camp where the vigilantes, locally known as DSS Hunters, had gathered to discuss how to respond to reported bandit movements in the area at the time of the explosion.PAY ATTENT…

…gun and ammunition, two speedboats and four outboard engines. In Kaduna State, police, vigilantes and local hunters raided suspected bandit camps in Auchanawa and Wambai, Ikara Local Government Area. Two suspects were reportedly neutralised and two kidnapped victims rescued. However, three local hunters supporting the…

Police Operatives and vigilantes from Sapele Division have rescued an abducted woman from the hands of kidnappers along the Eko-Amukpe road in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. ​The Police have also launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects at about 1945hrs on 2nd September 2026. Delta State Police Public…

…protective kits and other equipment for its members following the killing of several vigilantes during operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country. The group also unveiled its proposed security strategy for the 2027 general elections, saying its grassroots presence would be use…

…of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes, has rescued a 29-year-old man who was allegedly abducted by suspected kidnappers in Orlu, Imo State.A security source said the victim was abducted last Tuesday near Afor-Ogidi Market in Isiala Amaifeke Community, Orlu Local Gov…

…stability in the state to synergy among the police, army, civil defence, DSS, local vigilantes and other security associations. He said the corps had been confronted in the forests “on not less than 60 different occasions” and had driven back attackers each time. He noted that some reported kidnappings in the last six…

…were killed in two targeted housesSecurity agencies including troops, hunters and vigilantes have been deployed to the area to track down the attackersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy,…

…administration, with traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, vigilantes and other stakeholders to be integrated into the command's security architecture.He disclosed that the Plateau Command had received additional security assets from the Force Headquarters, including personnel, equipment a…

…on Monday during a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Navy, police and local vigilantes along the Ajaokuta-Anyigba road in Ofu Speaking at the Kogi State Police Command headquarters after his release, Anyichie said the kidnappers demanded varying amounts of ransom from the victims, ranging from N2 million to…

…the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and hunters. According to a statement signed by its Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Monday, the victims were abducted on Sunday, August 9, 2026, when armed criminals attacked commuters. “D…

…know their community and people better. "My administration will empower local hunters, vigilantes and other community-based security groups to complement the efforts of conventional security agencies. "Baales, chiefs and other community heads would also be involved in securing their respective communities and identifyi…

…of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and Hybrid Forces, launched a search-and-rescue operation in the area. The security forces eventually made contact with the suspected kidnappers and engaged them in a gun battle, forcing the criminals to abandon the victims and…

…fewer than three passengers. "We don't know who to call to assist us. We used to contact vigilantes in Ibbi, Borgu LGA to assist us, but they stopped coming to our rescue because they are not being taken care of by the government", he said. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu A…

…the area. A joint security operation, comprising a detachment of army, policemen, local vigilantes and hunters was reported to have been mobilised to the scene of incident in an attempt to rescue the kidnapped victims and apprehend their abductors. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 3:53 PM | Share this Story

…groups to protect their communities. The killing of about 20 security personnel and vigilantes during an ambush in Garga area of Kanam further demonstrated the enormous risks faced by those protecting rural communities. Many residents insist that although security agencies have continued operations, more sustained acti…

…of the report, Police operatives, in collaboration with community members and local vigilantes, immediately mobilised and trailed the suspects, leading to the arrest of one Ibrahim Musa, 23 years, of Bizagula Ward, Potiskum, in possession of the stolen transformer cable. "During interrogation, the suspect confessed to…

…were identified as Inspector Basiru Lawal, Police Constable Hamza Muhammad, and two vigilantes, Nura ADC and Ibrahim Baare.Bungudu Local Government Area, located about 21 kilometres from Gusau, has experienced repeated attacks by armed bandits in recent years. In April, gunmen riding on more than 50 motorcycles attacke…

…read. The police spokesperson said a combined team of police operatives, hunters, and vigilantes was immediately deployed to the scene, while the victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gamawa, for treatment. He said Ubale was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while one of the injured victims remained o…

…In other theatres, the report said troops of Operation MESA, working with police and vigilantes, rescued a kidnap victim along the Koton Karfe–Okparake Road in Kogi, adding that three suspected terrorists were apprehended during the operation. “Troops recovered one Dane gun, one motorcycle, three mobile phones and ₦23,…

…how did the community come to the aid of those attacked during the incident? There are vigilantes within the community and neighbouring communities. But when I spoke with one of the vigilantes, the first thing he told me was that the person who sustained injuries and is currently in the hospital was the one who screame…

…FANSAN YAMMA, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes. Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted chairman. “The Theatre Command has deployed all available resources in th…

…overpowered the security personnel at the residence.“They killed two police officers and vigilantes before whisking away the chairman and some members of his family,” the source said. Details later…

…sustained armed resistance from troops and local vigilante groups. "The military and vigilantes engaged them in a fierce gun battle that lasted for hours. We believe the bandits suffered heavy casualties, but they evacuated the bodies of their dead as they usually do." Repelled from Unguwan Lalle, the attackers moved t…

…the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and other security operatives following Governor Ododo’s directive. Meanwhile, the National Examinations Council has defended the integrity of Government Secondary School, Olowa, dismissing claims that the institution is a “…

…Troops of the 73 Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with local vigilantes, have neutralised two suspected ISWAP terrorists during a successful ambush operation along the Tamsukawu Road behind the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State. The operation was carried out at about 12:15 a.m. on July…