Bandits gun down worshippers inside Sokoto mosque, abduct residents Bandits stormed a mosque in Tsamaye village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto, k!lling at least three worshippers while several others were abducted. Residents told Daily Trust that the attackers, who arrived in large numbers at about 8:30pm…

…confirmed that the attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when suspected armed bandits invaded the community to rustle cattle belonging to a resident, Mr Peter Ambulus. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, said the attackers opened fire on farmers they encountered while escaping with rustled…

Bandits repeatedly attacked security operatives across Lagos in 1997, targeting both officers on duty and the homes of senior military figuresIn February 1997 alone, police and soldiers lost their weapons in more than five separate incidents, with none of the arms recoveredAttackers raided the home of Colonel Olagunsoy…

…Legit.ng also reported that Sunday Igboho's security team was ambushed by suspected bandits in Oyo state's Old Oyo National Park.Operatives utilised surveillance drones to track criminals before being attacked during their operation.Public reactions highlight support for Igboho while questioning the operation's transpa…

Bandits attack rector's residence, k!ll guard, abduct lecturer and others in Zamfara Bandits attacked the residence of the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, k!lling his security guard before abducting several residents. A resident of Kaura Namoda, who spoke to Daily Trust on…

…if security personnel were being denied the resources needed to fight terrorists and bandits."How do you expect our gallant security personnel to defeat terrorists, bandits and kidnappers when those responsible for equipping them are allegedly withholding the very funds appropriated for that purpose?" he said.Atiku poi…

…thousands displaced and several communities repeatedly attacked by terrorists and armed bandits. Gunu said the press conference became necessary because the communities could no longer remain silent while residents continued to suffer attacks, displacement and neglect. “We have chosen to address you directly because ou…

…at about 8:30 p.m. on July 25 from a resident who reported that a large number of armed bandits had invaded the community with sophisticated weapons. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, the Divisional Police Officer in Bodinga immediately mobilised tactical units, including the Anti-Kidn…

…within a short period. “If all the leaders join hands together to say the issue of bandits and all these things should be over, it will be over within a week. But I want to tell you that it is in this banditry that some of our leaders are gaining,” he said. Abah alleged that some politicians exploit insecurity for pers…

Four k!lled as bandits in military uniform attack Sokoto community No fewer than four people were k!lled and several others injured when suspected bandits dressed in military uniforms attacked Unguwan Lalke community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which began at about 8 p.m. on Sunday…

Soldier d!es defending Plateau community as troops repel attack by bandits A Nigerian soldier paid the ultimate price while defending vulnerable communities in Plateau State, as troops engaged suspected Fulani armed bandits in a fierce battle to prevent an attack on Manja village, Chakfem District, Mangu Local Governme…

…including a corps member, along the Jikamshi–Funtua road in Katsina State after armed bandits ambushed travellers. One of the victims, identified as a corps member travelling for monthly clearance, was reportedly shot dead before his body was returned to his family. Earlier in March 2026, a kidnapped corps member ident…

…Nigeria, but we also have branches outside Nigeria where Berom people reside. A group of bandits recently invaded two communities, including Kum, and killed nine members of a family in your community. How did the incident happen? The communities attacked by gunmen were Kum and Wereng-Camp. The areas were attacked simul…

…on Saturday dismissed claims that some communities in the state had been abandoned to bandits and terrorists, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close collaboration with security…

In a fresh attack, suspected armed bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, and killed two of his security guards. The rampaging gunmen stormed Bungudu town in the early hours of Saturday and went straight to the council chairman’s residence in the Za…

…in their thousands to demand the rescue of the 176 Woro victims who have remained in bandits’ captivity since February. The party frowned at the state government’s disturbingly silence as though the lives of the innocent citizens no longer matter. A statement on Friday by the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Olu…

…indications point towards such connivance,” he further stated. ‘We called soldiers when bandits attacked, they said no fuel’ – Plateau community leader

The death toll from a daylight attack by suspected bandits on farmlands in Sauna District, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has risen to 23, community sources confirmed on Thursday. Earlier reports put the number of those killed at 16. According to fresh accounts from Sauna District, the figure inc…

…N6m ransom Two children and a shoemaker, identified as JB, who were abducted by armed bandits during an attack on Ijalu, Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State on June 3, 2026, have regained their freedom. LIB reported that the children were abducted alongside their mother, Mrs Idowu Kemi Totilayo, and…

…Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, where residents have alleged that bandits continue to operate with ease despite repeated security operations. Residents of Babanla had earlier raised fresh alarm over what they described as the deteriorating security situation in the community, alleging that influent…

…over 1.5 million pills meant for delivery to the North. “That’s massive supplies to bandits and other criminal gangs blocked midway. Now that their channels through the ports have been blocked, they are again meeting their Waterloo at their escape land border routes. This is no doubt a massive win for our youths being…

…As the attackers descended on the schools, pupils writing their tests screamed: “Bandits, bandits.” In this interview with Nigeria Info FM, one of the abducted teachers, Olatunde Zacheus, recounts the dramatic attack, their capture and the harrowing 56 days they spent in the terrorists’ den. Excerpts: What happened on…

…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 Youth Association, Tauheed Ahmed Desco, on behalf of the community, the residents said…

Suspected bandits launched a series of attacks across three communities in Sabon Birni LGA between Thursday evening and Friday morningSecurity forces repelled an earlier invasion attempt at Unguwan Lalle, but the bandits redirected their assault to neighbouring villagesA community leader confirmed the killings came ami…

…indicated that the suspect specialised in supplying the drugs to suspected armed bandits and other criminal groups terrorising Funtua and surrounding areas, thereby supporting their operations. He added that the suspect is currently in police custody while investigators work to dismantle his distribution network, ident…