…can lead from the front without standing with communities across Nigeria devastated by banditry, criminality, terrorism, and flooding. You cannot truly lead people you are unwilling to visit, listen to, and understand”, he said. He expressed clear commitment that he and his running mate will take their message directly…

…provisions. The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to 21 Special Anti-Banditry Mobile Police Regiment (21 SAB MOPOL) for further investigation and necessary action. The arrests form part of ongoing intelligence-led operations by troops under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V to disrupt t…

…ruler, adding, “My administration remains resolute in its determination to defeat banditry and all forms of criminality in the state.” Responding, Hirse described the attack as “senseless and deliberate,” saying the victims were asleep when they were killed. “People were asleep when they were massacred. Mangu is one of…

…the minister of failing to demonstrate sufficient concern over the plight of victims of banditry. Shinaka said political leaders had a responsibility to stand with communities during difficult periods. “Our people are being killed and abducted. Families have lost their breadwinners, yet we have not seen the necessary s…

…Bauchi accounting for the largest share, despite the continued killings, kidnappings and banditry recorded across the country. An analysis of the fiscal performance of each state, utilising data from the Q1 to Q2 budget performance reports from January to June 2026 obtained from Open Nigerian States, a budgIT-backed we…

…for troops. The new formations are being established against the backdrop of persistent banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, terrorism and other violent threats, particularly across the North-Central and North-East zones. In Kwara State, the strengthening of the Army’s presence followed rising security concerns in p…

…Government Area of Kebbi State. The troops, deployed for counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in the state, acted on credible intelligence indicating the movement of the terrorists towards Ugwan Hassan village in Dandi LGA. The troops swiftly mobilised and laid a tactical ambush at a known crossing point near…

…religious and spiritual leaders to consistently speak out against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence. Tinubu made the call on Sunday in Kano in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at the Grand Maulud o…

…impact Security experts said attacks across several states suggest that kidnapping and banditry are evolving, with criminals increasingly targeting schools, public officials and vulnerable communities. Security analyst, Sam Otoboeze, said the country’s kidnapping crisis was no longer driven solely by ransom payments bu…

…charging them to uphold human rights and the rule of law while confronting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. The six-month training, conducted under Exercise Restore Hope X at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, Kachia, Kaduna State, is aimed at strengthening the Army’s count…

…border security and boost intelligence-led operations against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities. He added that the combination of improved welfare, increased manpower and enhanced operational structures would further strengthen Nigeria’s defence capabilities while promoting profe…

…on the micro economy,” he said. “The real cause of not stabilising the micro economy is banditry. President Tinubu has taken it upon himself to fight these bandits so that people can return to farming and the micro part of the economy will also be stabilised.” He maintained that the government deserved credit for recen…

…all. The economy is broken; it’s not growing. Call it Boko Haram, call it ISWAP, call it banditry or kidnapping — those are the fallout. Those are the symptoms of inadequacy,” he said. According to him, successive administrations have prioritised politics over governance, resulting in institutional weaknesses and decli…

…motivate personnel to intensify efforts against insurgency in the North-East, as well as banditry, oil theft, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. He assured President Tinubu and Nigerians that the Armed Forces would reciprocate the gesture with renewed commitment, professionalism and greater opera…

…of the sacrifices military personnel continue to make in the fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, adding that the administration would continue to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the Armed Forces with advanced weapons and technology. The announcement drew widespread commendation from retired senior…

…on open grazing, which has continually been abused as a cover to foster terrorism and banditry in Riyom and the State at large. "The continuous k!lling of innocent citizens is unacceptable. Those responsible must face justice." by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 2:16 PM | Share this Story

…said many of the recruits were drawn from communities heavily affected by kidnapping, banditry and other security threats because of their familiarity with forests, footpaths, rivers, remote settlements and routes linking communities and states. “The Presidential Forest Guards Initiative has been expanded to 10 states,…

…Division became operational on August 22, 2013 to combat insurgency, terrorism and armed banditry in the North-East. Its operational area covers Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. The Army describes it as the youngest among the original six divisions. 7 Division | NA Its motto is "Doggedness and Boldness." The formation t…

…part of a broader government push to stop the flow of illegal weapons driving terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence across the country.Nigeria's Federal Government destroyed 2,819 illicit and decommissioned small arms in Abuja. Photo burnt and smeltedNCCSALW Director-General, retired Deputy Inspector-Ge…

…groups to strengthen the state’s security architecture and coordinate efforts to tackle banditry and other violent crimes. Efforts to obtain the reaction of the Kebbi State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, could not be reached for comment at the time of filing t…

…the government's efforts to curb the proliferation of illicit weapons fueling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country. The recovered weapons. Photo: NCCSALW Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the NCCSALW, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Kokumo, describe…

…divisions play key roles in investigating financial crimes, terrorism financing, banditry and other transnational offences. The IGP described anti-money laundering investigations as highly technical and urged the NFIU to sustain advanced training for specialised police personnel. He also requested continued access to a…

…of the old news reflected how long Nigeria has been battling with the menace of banditry. Today, the country still faces the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, particularly in the northern part. Several businesses have folded up, and hundreds of people, including women and children, have died in the menace.…

…platforms to bolster ongoing efforts aimed at tackling insecurity, including kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities.

…bemoaned. The KDA president who also warned that the crisis had evolved beyond ordinary banditry into a dangerous combination of organised terrorism and criminal violence, stressed that intelligence reports from local communities suggested links between some of the attackers and jihadist groups operating across Nigeria…