…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…

…it as a landmark regional initiative to strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the North. In a statement issued by the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Bashir M. Dalhatu, the ACF said the initiative demonstrated the governors’ recognition that the security challen…

…criminal elements. It is a clear signal that those who choose the path of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes will be relentlessly pursued, apprehended or neutralised in accordance with the law,” Abiodun said. He commended the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), local intel…

…lives should transcend political affiliations. According to him, “No war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Kidnapping and banditry cannot survive on our soil.” He urged those behind the Oriire abduction to abandon their criminal activities and leave the region, warning that any further attacks woul…

Victims of banditry in Katsina State yesterday recounted chilling experiences of kidnapping, killings and loss of livelihoods at a town hall meeting organised by News Central to amplify the voices of communities ravaged by insecurity. The event brought together victims, community leaders, government representatives, se…

…the law. He noted that while Bauchi State has continued to intensify efforts to combat banditry and other security threats affecting some rural communities, his administration is equally determined to address criminal activities within the state capital and other urban areas to guarantee the safety of all residents. Th…

…Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned security personnel deployed to fight terrorism and banditry against hesitating to engage terrorists, saying any officer who waits for an order before taking action would be treated as a terrorist. Speaking on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the commissioning of 62 armoured vehicles and ove…

…links between drug trafficking and other organised crimes, including violent extremism, banditry, kidnapping and money laundering, saying such networks "prey upon the vulnerabilities within our communities." He stressed that substance use disorders were not merely criminal justice issues but complex health and social c…

…former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, spon…

…former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, spon…

…and other operational theatres, commending their efforts in combating terrorism, banditry and other security threats. He also honoured military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty and wished those injured a speedy recovery. Yar’Adua reaffirmed the commitment of the Senate Committee on Army to providing l…

…equivalent to a 2.5% contraction of our GDP. This does not include the economic cost of banditry, kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West as well as violent conflicts between farmers and herders in the Middle Belt, among others. The human cost is perhaps unquantifiable. It has indeed eclipsed our human developm…

…has changed dramatically. Terrorism no longer exists in isolation. It intersects with banditry, kidnapping, arms trafficking, organised crime, cyber-enabled offences, illicit financial flows, drug trafficking, human trafficking, economic sabotage, and disinformation. These threats reinforce one another, creating comple…

…argued that the current security architecture had become overstretched by terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder clashes and other violent crimes across the federation. According to him, the proposed amendment clearly defines the responsibilities of both federal and state police to prevent jurisdictional confli…