…their communities were secure. Senator Aliero seeks urgent federal intervention over bandit attacks in Kebbi

The Katsina State Police Command has repelled separate bandit attacks in Kankia and Musawa local government areas of the state, rescuing three kidnapped victims, recovering 12 rustled cows and neutralising one suspected bandit. This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer DSP Abubakar Sadiq…

…those leading to rural communities in Katsina State, have remained vulnerable to bandit attacks despite ongoing security operations. Bandits kill police inspector during attack on travellers in Katsina

…operatives, tactical teams and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto State foiled a bandit attack and rescued 30 kidnapped victims. The bandits had reportedly blocked Katuru Village Junction and attacked vehicles conveying passengers returning from the weekly market at Tidibale Village before abducting them. The sec…

…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 victims often subjected to abductions, killings and attack…

…make life affordable again.” 7. The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack on the Tsabre community in Isa Local Government Area, recovering two rocket launchers and other items abandoned by the fleeing attackers. The incident occurred around 1am on Friday when the armed men reportedly invaded…

…in the robbery. In Sokoto State, tactical teams acting on intelligence about a planned bandit attack mobilised to Yadiya Village, Sokoto North Local Government Area, where they engaged suspected bandits. Four suspects were reportedly neutralised during the operation, while an AK-47 rifle and 28 rounds of ammunition wer…

…and other tertiary institutions in the state. DSS warns of planned terrorist, bandit attacks on Sokoto tertiary institutions

…between residents and security forces in disrupting criminal networks and preventing bandit attacks. The security situation around the Forward Operating Bases and Joint Task Force locations was described as calm, while troops continued monitoring activities in the area. The morale and fighting spirit of the troops were…

…are being displaced, while others are living with the trauma of losing relatives to bandit attacks. We need leaders who will genuinely stand with the people,” he said. The defectors alleged that more than 100 residents of Goronyo Local Government were currently being held by bandits in camps across parts of Sokoto East…

…an intern with the Nigerian Tribune, writes on the effects of poorly-maintained roads, bandit attacks along certain routes, and […] The post ‘We ought to sell the fruits last week, but they were delivered just yesterday’ appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Adamawa and other northern states. The closures have been triggered by terrorist and bandit attacks, abductions, displacement of communities and fears of further attacks on pupils, students and teachers. In some communities, schools have remained shut for prolonged periods. In others, authorities have merged affected s…

…of anonymity, said many neighbouring communities had been displaced by repeated bandit attacks, forcing residents to relocate to Galadimawa and making the town increasingly vulnerable. by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 9:02 AM | Share this Story

…in Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has died from gunshot injuries he sustained during the bandit attack on the chairman's residence.The attack, which occurred on July 25 in Bungudu town, saw armed bandits abduct the local government chairman alongside two other residents after killing four security personnel attached to…

Four people were killed, while a soldier was declared missing following a bandit attack on the Tudun Bicci community in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Hussaini Aliyu Bena, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with newsmen on Thursday…

…were displaced persons who had fled from neighbouring communities following persistent bandit attacks. He added that the attackers also broke into several shops, looted goods, set a vehicle ablaze and burnt two shops before leaving the village. The source said the exact number of those abducted could not immediately be…

Security operatives have foiled an attempted bandit attack on Tauma Village in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovering five magazines loaded with 40 rounds of live ammunition after a gun battle with the attackers. The Sokoto State Police Command said the operation followed a distress call received at…

…attack occurred less than an hour after troops who had earlier responded to a separate bandit attack withdrew from the village. According to a resident, the military had arrived in two armoured vehicles after bandits allegedly k!lled a farmer earlier in the day. "The soldiers responded quickly and stayed in the village…

…operations, especially in communities affected by rising cases of kidnappings and bandit attacks. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola. He said the approval was another demonstration of the Federal Government’s…

…and sixth year that I have been working in that school. Although we heard things about bandit attacks, this is the first one that pertained to coming to school to abduct staff and students. What kind of support have you received? The utmost support for now should be health. Governor Seyi Makinde has tried his best. We…

…Tauheed Ahmed Desco, on behalf of the community, the residents said incessant bandit attacks, kidnappings and armed robberies had made daily life unbearable. According to the letter, residents can no longer access their farms or markets or travel safely because of insecurity. “Your Excellency, we can no longer go to ou…

…from Thursday evening into Friday morning, Juky 187, 2026, across three villages.Fresh bandit attacks in Sokoto leave 13 people dead. Photo >As reported by Daily Trust, six residents were killed in Mazau, four in Turtsawa, including two women, and three farmers were ambushed and killed in Tsamaye. From breaking news to…

A community leader was killed after security forces repelled a bandit attack on Yankamaye Ward in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday night by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the bandits invaded the area and engaged security pers…

…It expressed concern that while many communities in Katsina continue to face deadly bandit attacks, displacement and insecurity, government attention appeared to be directed at silencing those who criticise its response. "The government should be confronting the criminals terrorising our communities, not persecuting ci…

Police and troops rescue kidnapped INEC staff, repel bandit attacks in Zamfara A joint security operation involving the Zamfara State Police Command and military personnel has rescued a kidnapped staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and thwarted coordinated bandit attacks following separ…