…The operation was conducted by troops of 185 Battalion in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilante Group as part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist and criminal networks operating in the South-East. According to the Nigerian Army, the three victims were abducted around the Osakwa General Area of Ihiala Local Gov…

…military bomb dropped by a Nigerian Air Force jet killed seven members of a local vigilante group and injured eight others in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The blast struck a camp occupied by the vigilantes, also known as DSS Hunters, while they were gathered to plan a response t…

…camp in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro LGA, Niger State on ThursdaySeven members of the vigilante group, known as DSS Hunters, died in the blast while eight others suffered serious injuriesThe vigilante commander said the aircraft struck their position while suspected bandits on about 250 motorcycles moved freely thro…

…Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, Kogi State Vigilante groups, and others who contributed to the search and rescue efforts. In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the Scheme said the professionalism, courage, commitment, and coordinat…

…in part by grievances over the alleged maltreatment of Fulani residents by local vigilante groups, and that the emir himself had been a target for abduction during the incursion.Zamfara: About ZurmiZurmi sits along the border with the Niger Republic and shares a boundary with Katsina State. It is the second most populo…

…community- and local government-led peace initiatives and the activities of state-backed vigilante groups. It said the Katsina State Community Security Watch Corps had been more effective in resisting kidnappers than the Zamfara Community Protection Guards, with support from conventional security agencies. In Sokoto, t…

…condition of anonymity, said the suspects were apprehended by members of the community vigilante group while allegedly attempting to take the boy through the community. “When we noticed that they were trying to take the boy across our community, we had to stop them. We stopped the two of them and arrested them by our c…

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide protective kits and other equipment for its members following the killing of several vigilantes during operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country. The group also…

…In a video shared on its X handle, the police chief said no Nigerian community, vigilante group or association had the legal authority to arrest, try, convict or execute a person based on suspicion, accusation, rumour or social media evidence. "Jungle justice is m#rder. It is not justice. It is a crime, and the Nigeria…

…further noted that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, with sustained bush-combing operations to apprehend the criminals. “The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information that will aid sec…

…magazines in Plateau Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace in collaboration with Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) members and local hunters, have arrested a suspected female gunrunner and recovered an AK-47 rifle, magazines and other military-related items during a raid on settlements in Bassa Local Government A…

…Residents say they now depend heavily on security patrols, the military and local vigilante groups to protect their communities. The killing of about 20 security personnel and vigilantes during an ambush in Garga area of Kanam further demonstrated the enormous risks faced by those protecting rural communities. Many res…

…Nigeria. Muhammad also disclosed that operatives, working with members of the Yan Sa Kai vigilante group after months of surveillance, arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin, Abdullahi Mohammed, popularly known as “Aala”, in Kargi Village, Ikara Local Government Area. The suspect allegedly confessed to masterminding sever…

…assured prospective visitors of adequate security, disclosing that members of the local vigilante group will work alongside the Nigerian Army and the police to safeguard lives and property throughout the festival. He urged the state Ministry of Culture and Tourism Development to upgrade the Anyama Fe Atei Oge festival…

…involving heads of security agencies, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and vigilante 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…

…among their citizens. South Africa has witnessed weeks of anti-migrant protests, with vigilante groups accusing undocumented foreigners of taking jobs and contributing to crime. Analysts, however, say migrants are being blamed for broader economic and governance challenges, including high unemployment and poor service…

…State. The suspect was apprehended in the early hours of Sunday, 26th July, 2026 by a vigilante group at Ompadec, Amarata, while allegedly stealing electrical cables from a home."‹According to residents, cable theft has become a recurring problem in the area, leaving them feeling vulnerable. They expressed relief follo…

…Okey Kanu, said the state intended to merge its Homeland Security outfit and community vigilante groups into the new state police structure, with modalities to be worked out ahead of the take-off.State police bill: List of 10 things to know Recall that the Nigerian Senate passed a historic State Police Bill into law fo…

…Totilayo, and baby brother on June 3, 2026. Troops in conjunction with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) rescued mother and child. The victims were released on Tuesday night, July 21, 2026, after spending about seven weeks in captivity. Their release comes weeks after the children's father, Mr. Idowu Samu…

…an officer of the Edo State Police Command after she was rescued by members of a local vigilante group at Okhuaihe Community along the Benin""Agbor Road in Edo State. The Police officer said the child was initially taken to the Divisional Police Headquarters by the vigilante team before being transferred to the Edo Sta…

…at the Owa-Oyibu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation. According to the vigilante group, the suspect allegedly confessed that he took the motorcycle from his friend in Uromi, Edo State, and had been using it for commercial Okada business in Agbor. He was reportedly arrested while attempting to sell the mot…

…evening, where they were met with sustained armed resistance from troops and local vigilante groups. "The military and vigilantes engaged them in a fierce gun battle that lasted for hours. We believe the bandits suffered heavy casualties, but they evacuated the bodies of their dead as they usually do." Repelled from Un…

…Police, the Department of State Services, the Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun and local vigilante groups. The Presidency maintained that no ransom or concession was made to secure the release.

…upon receiving the report, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and community policing members, swiftly mobilised to the scene and commenced bush-combing and rescue operations. “The abandoned vehicle and casket were recovered, while the casket was evacuated to Elemona Mo…

…security meeting with Divisional Police Officers, patrol and guard officers, leaders of vigilante groups, forest guards, and other recognised civil security outfits across the state. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and other members of the command’s management…