…the Senate, has since 2024 faced allegations of an alleged relationship with suspected bandits, accusations he has consistently denied. The latest allegations came from a local resident simply known as ‘Hassan’, who accused the senator during an interview with social media influencer, ‘D English Alhaji Media’ (@DEnglii…

…suspected kidnappers, 15 suspected armed robbers, four suspected informants to armed bandits, 31 suspected drug peddlers and 13 suspects linked to murder or culpable homicide. He added that 20 suspects were arrested in connection with rape and sodomy, while 160 others were apprehended for various criminal offences. DSP…

…projects and palliative programmes could subsequently find their way into the hands of bandits. He stressed the need for greater scrutiny of items distributed under government empowerment and relief programmes to prevent them from being diverted to criminal groups. The post How troops rescued captives without killing t…

…projects and other palliative programmes by lawmakers could find their way back to bandits and terrorists. “Those bikes… before you know it, it’s already back to the bandits and that’s what they’re using. So we must stop that, we must be able to identify markets,” he said. Musa said security agencies had identified ill…

…Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) have paraded nine suspects in Gusau, including bandits, informants, logistics suppliers and a fake legal practitioner. The arrests followed intelligence-led operations across the state. The commandant of the CPG, retired AIG Shehu Dalijan, disclosed during the parade of the suspect…

…Sokoto are facing heightened security concerns following a reported demand by suspected bandits for a N40 million levy. The gunmen allegedly threatened to attack and set the town ablaze if residents failed to raise the money within a stipulated deadline. According to local sources, the bandits conveyed the demand throu…

…Nigeria records significant successes across theatres of operations against Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers, Oil Theft and others The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported successes across all active theaters of operations nationwide by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) between August 20 to 27, 2026. Major General Mi…

…replacing his uncle, who was deposed over alleged ties to banditry in 2021In May 2024, bandits attacked Zurmi, ransacked the emir's palace, and abducted several residents including the emir's chief detailPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Bello Sulei…

Three shot d3ad as bandits abduct traditional title holder in Kano Three people have been k!lled, five others injured and the Sarkin Noma, Alhaji Yusuf Chiromawa, abducted by gunmen who attacked Chiromawa town in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 11pm on Saturday, August 29…

…ambush and k!ll woman in Plateau communit A woman has been k!lled by suspected fulani bandits in Batok 2 Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 2100 hours on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the…

…difficult terrain and the state’s large landmass, they had been able to arrest some bandits and their collaborators, dismantle armed robbery gangs, arrest people in possession of illegal arms, recover some stolen livestock and nip cases of criminal activities in parts of the state in the bud. He assured that his office…

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled a bandits’ attack along the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area and rescued nine victims who were intercepted by the armed criminals. The command also recovered 11 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles in a separate operation on the hi…

…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 North-West among the stat…

Bandits attack families compensated for Sokoto boat mishap, k!ll four, abduct others Bandits have k!lled four people and abducted four others in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred around 9pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 barely six days after a boat mishap in the communi…

…stated that while kidnapping cases during this period in review were typically tied to bandits and criminal gangs, the eventual payout is “dominated by a single terrorist organisation.” To overcome this national menace, it recommended “disrupting the financial flows that now underwrite insurgency, and addressing the ec…

…that Operation FANSAN YAMMA would continue to sustain pressure on terrorists and bandits operating in Kebbi State and other parts of the country. “We will keep the fire on everywhere the terrorists are. We will dismantle them to secure Kebbi State and Nigeria,” Osoba said. He urged residents to strengthen cooperation w…

Young man and woman k!lled by IED planted by bandits on Zamfara road At least two persons, a young man and a woman, have been k!lled by an Improvised Explosive device (IED) planted by bandits along the Gurusu-Gwashi road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, Aug…

…following the killing of several vigilantes during operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country. The group also unveiled its proposed security strategy for the 2027 general elections, saying its grassroots presence would be used to provide early-warning information and support t…

…Mukthar at the State CID in Kanokill 2 wedding guests, injure brideRecall that suspected bandits attacked a wedding convoy in Katsina State, killing two and injuring several others.Heavy gunfire and chaos ensued as bandits entered Unguwar Nagunda Community during the attack.Families continue to search for information o…

…It also called for urgent rescue operations for Nigerians held captive by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers in Borno, Niger, Kogi and other affected states. According to HURIWA, “the fight against terrorism and kidnapping must not be politicised.” It urged President Tinubu to demonstrate that the protection of Nigeria…

Bandits storm palace in Niger State, k!ll monarch after he warned them to stay away from his community Bandits have k!lled the District Head of Gallah, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf, a revered traditional ruler under the Borgu Emirate in Niger State. The Magaji Garin Gallah of Agwara Local Government Area, was reportedly targeted…

Bandits k!ll abducted Kaduna widow after her family failed to pay N12m ransom Bandits have k!lled a Kaduna widow identified as Mama Mary after her family failed to pay the ransom demanded. Security analyst and former governorship aide, Reuben Buhari, disclosed this in a Facebook post over the weekend. According to him,…

…Special Intervention Squad (SIS) officers who were attacked and killed by suspected bandits in Kebbi. He said the officers paid the supreme price in service to the nation during a fierce encounter with suspected bandits on August 10 in Kebbi. According to him, on that fateful day, the personnel intercepted a heavily ar…

Bandits k!ll two locals, abduct doctor and woman in Kaduna community Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have launched rescue and offensive operations following the abduction of a medical doctor and the wife of a Hakimi in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred at about 7:40 a.m. on Su…

…were "in top gear," though he gave no timeline or further details on the operation.Bandits kidnap monarch, shoot wifeRecall that a traditional ruler, Adeniyi Adelana, was kidnapped by armed bandits in Ondo State during a late-night attack.The gunmen shot the monarch's wife, who is receiving medical treatment after the…