…Muslim, Protestant and Orthodox communities, which have been increasingly exploited by armed groups. Local residents and the ACLED conflict monitor told AFP that at least 43 people were killed and 18 wounded when an unidentified armed group attacked villages in the Shirka district of Oromia, around 270 kilometres (170…

…security concerns in the area, where residents have faced attacks and kidnappings by armed groups.Troops rescue two kidnapped women, arrest four suspected bandits in Kebbi

…judgments, detaining residents without lawful authority and collaborating with other armed groups to attack communities, burn houses and kill civilians. One of the most serious allegations linked him to the murder of the late Zaki Sylvester Peter Suleagbough, a respected clan head who was reportedly targeted after spea…

…had been affected by persistent insecurity. It further alleged that although the armed groups initially entered Taraba State from neighbouring states, their activities had reportedly spread closer to local communities. The community called for urgent and coordinated security measures to protect lives and property, rest…

…present, raising concerns about the possible movement of weapons and other supplies to armed groups. Security experts have also maintained that the smuggling of weapons into the country remains a major challenge due to Nigeria’s vast and porous borders, particularly those it shares with the Republic of Niger. Over the…

…of rural communities and roads in parts of Sokoto State to attacks and movements by armed groups.

…an RPG launcher. The development comes amid continued concerns over the activities of armed groups in parts of northern Nigeria, where bandit attacks, kidnappings and other forms of insecurity have persisted. Bandit groups have continued to target rural communities, motorists and travellers in several states, with vict…

…authority from a distant podium. At home, soldiers and security personnel confront armed groups at grave risk. Their work is necessary, but a security gain will not endure without justice for victims, credible local government, functioning schools, and opportunities beyond violence. A community cannot be ordered to tru…

…informal marketplace where cash is only one form of payment. Motorcycles are valuable to armed groups for mobility. Recharge cards provide communication. Food, fuel and other supplies sustain camps in remote forests. The ransom economy, therefore, is no longer simply about handing over bags of money. It is a supply cha…

…to strengthen the protection of vulnerable communities and disrupt the activities of armed groups. The movement also appealed to Fulani leaders who participated in the GOC’s engagement to support the peace process by helping to identify, condemn and discourage armed elements within their communities. It said the Mwagha…

…efforts by troops of Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt terrorist activities and prevent armed groups from establishing freedom of movement across Yobe State,” he said. ISWAP suffers major blow as troops ambush, neutralise terrorist in Yobe

…of empowerment programmes to consider lower-capacity models that would be less useful to armed groups. “Even if you have to give, don’t give them the big capacity motorcycles, give them the small capacity ones that they won’t be able to use to run around, because that gives them leverage. They can easily enter and then…

…impact.The IDF said it remained committed to the ceasefire but accused Hamas and other armed groups of continuing to violate the agreement and pose threats.BBC Verify examined videos from several attacks carried out since the ceasefire.On 18 August, six people were reportedly killed in a strike on a beachside cafe in G…

…in some neighbouring countries, porous borders, and the cross-border movement of armed groups and criminal networks into Nigerian territory,” and called for strengthened border security, intelligence gathering and regional cooperation to consolidate the gains already recorded. On the 2027 contest, Yuguda argued that At…

…also be added to the list of possibilities."Niger has faced persistent threats from armed groups, including affiliates of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda operating across the Lake Chad basin and the wider Sahel region.Niger under Junta ruleGeneral Abdourahamane Tchiani has led Niger's military government since July 2023…

…In Sokoto, the report linked the high number of victims to the presence of different armed groups, including bandits, small kidnapping gangs and the Islamist group Lakurawa, which it said use kidnapping for ransom for different purposes. Kwara records major mass abduction Kwara State was the first state outside the Nor…

…to Kebbe Local Government Area and the Kaya community in Tambuwal LGA, where attacks by armed groups have displaced residents and disrupted daily life.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Tambuwal's message to the defence ministerThe ADC chieftain made this known in a stateme…

…a strong warning against misinformation, identity-based provocations, and use of private armed groups ahead of 2027PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has pl…

…violence determines access to polling units, sovereignty is stolen from the people. When armed groups, political enforcers or criminal networks interfere with electoral choices, the ballot loses its moral authority. “Thomas Hobbes warned about the misery that follows the collapse of public order. Yet order alone is ins…

…states have experienced varying degrees of security challenges, including attacks by armed groups, communal violence, banditry and kidnapping. Bayelsa ranked fourth with N17.49bn, representing 6.93 per cent of the total. Its spending was N17.18bn lower than Kogi’s. Ekiti followed with N14.83bn, or 5.88 per cent, while…

…prohibited Starlink terminals over concerns that the technology could be exploited by armed groups, including the Rwanda-backed M23 movement in the country’s east.The position changed on May 2, 2025, when the Congolese Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority granted Starlink DRC SA a licence to operate as a te…

…region continues to face persistent security challenges and violent attacks driven by armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, particularly along the tri-border zone connecting Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 1:06 PM | Share this Story

…operations against long-standing security challenges, including communal clashes and armed groups affecting Benue and neighbouring Nasarawa and Kogi states. An Army implementation committee is currently assessing locations for new formations in the state. Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, said he was awaiting the ou…

…the Kebbi-Zamfara border communities, where residents continue to face threats from armed groups. Source: https://thebureaujournal.com/17-bandits-neutralised-10-police-officers-killed-kebbi/

…along the Kebbi-Zamfara corridor, as security forces intensify efforts to prevent armed groups operating in Zamfara from extending their activities into communities in Kebbi State.