…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…

…security incidents, as it has done severally in Nigeria concerning terrorism and banditry. Just in June 2026, the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, NazilaGhanea, conducted an eleven-day enquiry in Nigeria. Equally, while internal security remains primarily a domestic issue, the UN does intervene i…

…Northern political figures or major national tragedies. He cited years of insecurity, banditry, and insurgency across Northern Nigeria, which resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement, saying such crises did not provoke comparable nationwide ultimatums or resignation demands from Southern groups. He a…

…policing system was no longer sufficient to address emerging security challenges such as banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder clashes and attacks on schools."A country as large and as varied as ours cannot be policed forever by one central Force run from the capital," he said, stressing the need for security officers wh…

…loyal to Gwaska. The name Yellow has become a popular name and a nickname in the banditry world.” The clarification comes days after reports emerged that a notorious bandit commander identified as Kachalla Sani Yellow had been killed during a security operation in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The earlie…

…centralised model has become increasingly overstretched in responding to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts and other violent crimes. Those calls intensified with the establishment of regional security outfits such as the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), Ebube Agu in parts of the South-East…

…as he prepares to leave office in about 10 months.” It added, “Nigeria has been battling banditry and related crimes in recent times, and this can be attributed to a number of factors. But most people are worried that Oyo has emerged as the worst-hit state in the southern part of the country since 2019, when Makinde ca…

…conviction is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to prosecute those who enable banditry and terrorism financing by withholding useful intelligence around the country," a security source stated. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 10:34 PM | Share this Story

…have better knowledge of the terrain and local criminal networks, improving responses to banditry, kidnapping and other security threats."State police operatives, who will be recruited from local communities, know the people, the terrain and even the criminals. This will significantly improve our response to banditry,…

…incidents for partisan advantage ahead of the elections. According to him, terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and violent crime affect every Nigerian, regardless of political affiliation, ethnicity or religious background. He urged political leaders, opinion moulders and commentators to exercise restraint, warning that di…

…personnel involved for their bravery and commitment in the fight against kidnapping and banditry,” he added. Police rescue two kidnap victims after intercepting petrol ransom in Zamfara

…the effectiveness of coordinated security operations in tackling kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes across Nigeria. He commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for what he described as their professionalism, resilience and collaboration throughout the operation, which result…

…CNG, Katsina State chapter, has urged the Katsina State Government to focus on tackling banditry rather than targeting critics, while demanding the immediate and unconditional release of public affairs analyst, Dr. Bashir Kurfi. The coalition made the call in a statement issued by its Katsina State Coordinator, Abdulla…