…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…

…significantly. We are no longer dealing with conventional threats alone. “Terrorism, banditry, communal violence, kidnapping and transnational criminal activities require highly trained and specialised forces capable of rapid deployment, intelligence-driven operations and precision strikes,” Usman said. According to hi…

…the public to desist from spreading false information about the community, especially on banditry. Reports have it that Babanla community had experienced cases of banditry in recent times, resulting in loss of lives and property. Speaking during the inauguration of a nine-man Transition Implementation Committee to stee…

…agencies. The command reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining operations against banditry and other violent crimes across Sokoto State, assuring residents that efforts to protect lives and property would continue.

…insecurity in the country, alleging that this may be responsible for the persistence of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities. Abah made the allegation during his pastoral visit to the Methodist Holy Trinity Cathedral Church, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he urged leaders to unite and take decisive action…

…reported receiving no capital releases despite the existential threat of insurgency, banditry, and terrorism. This is not governance; it is governance theatre, a performance designed to create the illusion of activity while the machinery of state rusts from disuse. Consider the implications. Nigeria’s 2025 budget was a…

…continues to spread across different parts of the country. The fear of kidnapping, banditry, communal violence, attacks on travellers, and other security threats is increasingly shaping how young Nigerians view the once-celebrated national service scheme. For many families, receiving a call-up letter no longer symbolis…

…to adequately protect vulnerable communities, particularly in border areas prone to banditry. Kebbi, like several states in Nigeria’s North-West, continues to grapple with attacks by bandits and other criminal groups, prompting increased collaboration between state authorities, security agencies and local communities t…

…that the country’s security challenges stem from “multiple factors, including terrorism, banditry, communal conflicts, resource competition, and criminality, rather than religious persecution alone.” The meeting also addressed democratic governance, migration, regional security, developments within ECOWAS and the Allia…

…in Kwara State as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify the fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes in the state. The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployment of troops and military hardware to…

…recognition, particularly at a time when the country continues to battle insurgency, banditry and other security threats. He stated, “The successful resolution of the Orire abduction after 56 days in captivity and the decisive intervention in Monguno demonstrate the growing effectiveness of our security apparatus under…

…soft landing, rehabilitation and eventual release. In a country already contending with banditry, kidnapping and insurgent splintering, that is an invitation to more bloodshed. There is also the question of public safety. Men who have passed through the system may have been debriefed, but debriefing is not the same as…

Residents of Lata Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what they described as persistent attacks by bandits, saying the community has been under siege for the past two years. In a Save Our Soul (SOS) letter signed by the Secretary of the Lata Nna …

…rulers, civil society organisations and residents to unite in confronting terrorism, banditry and violent criminality. It also recommended the expansion of intelligence-led security deployments beyond Barkin Ladi to other vulnerable local government areas, including Riyom, Bokkos, Bassa, Mangu, Jos South, Kanam and Qua…