Buhari orders military to support police action against bandits in Sokoto, Plateau
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to join the Police and flush out bandits from forests around the country, particularly in the […]
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JUST IN: Bandits kill 22 people in Sokoto village
Bandits in large numbers stormed Gangara village in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto state, killing 22 people. The Spokesperson of Sokoto Police Command, […]
Air component of Operation Gama Aiki neutralises bandits in Niger – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of the Armed Forces troops of Operation Gama Aiki, deployed in Niger State has neutralized some bandits at […]
Onslaught against bandits gaining momentum in Zamfara
The renewed onslaught against armed bandits in Zamfara by the military under Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) is gaining momentum and has disorganised the hoodlums. The […]
Army kills 26 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have recently killed about 26 bandits in different locations in Zamfara and Katsina States. The […]
Zamfara: “We’re under threat from unrepentant bandits”, Group tells govt, security
A volunteer security outfit in Zamfara known as ‘Yansakai’ has urged the state government and security agencies to tackle the excesses of unrepentant bandits in […]
We’ve enough personnel to fight bandits, Sokoto CP
The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Mr Ibrahim Kaoje, has assured the people of the state that there are adequate personnel to fight crime […]
30 killed in Kaduna gunmen attacks
Gunmen attacks in seven villages, in Igabi and Giwa local government areas of Kaduna, have claimed 30 lives and left several others injured. The villages […]
Police arrest 10 alleged cattle rustlers, bandits informant
The Police Command in Sokoto state, says it has arrested no fewer than 10 persons suspected of rustling 24 sheep, 11 cows and eight goats […]
Bandits kill 30 in 2 Katsina communities — Police
The Police in Katsina State have confirmed 30 persons killed by bandits in Batsari Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, […]
Bandits attack helicopter, as Police eliminate 250 insurgents in Kuduru Forest
A Police Bell helicopter, providing aerial and intelligence cover for the ground troops in Kuduru Forest of Kaduna State, came under attack from the bandits […]
VIDEO: Police nab gun runners with ammunition and charms for bandits
The dare-devil criminals were arrested while transporting a consignment of firearms to one of their dealers inside a forest, in a blue vehicle. Detectives of […]
Bandits kill village head, abduct 17 others in Niger
By Tina George, Minna Armed bandits have attacked some villages in Shiroro local government area of Niger State, killing a village head and abducting 17 […]
Troops kill 100 bandits, recover several items in Zamfara
Hundred unrepentant bandits were killed by the joint forces of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara and parts of Katsina State between December 2019 and January […]
Bandits abduct traders in Katsina
Unknown gunmen, Sunday evening abducted a number of traders, along Ruma village in Batsari local government area of Katsina. Residents told ChannelsTV in a phone […]
Bandits have taken over Niger East Zone – Sen. Musa
By Haruna Salami Senator Sani Musa representing Niger east has drawn the attention of the Senate to the state of violence rocking Niger state, especially […]
Bandits attack Zamfara community kill 14, injure 10
Zamfara Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of 14 persons and injuring of 10 others by bandits in Karaye village of Gummi Local Government […]
Senate calls for prosecution of pirates, bandits in nation’s internal waters
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government through the Attorney General of the Federation(AGF) to prosecute pirates and armed bandits operating in the Gulf […]
Troops raid hideouts of insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, others
(Army Press Release)Troops of the Nigerian Army continue to raid the hideouts of criminal insurgents, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements nationwide with remarkable successes. […]
Bandits displace 17 villages in Kaduna
Bandits have displaced 17 villages in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The said incident happened on Sunday at about 1:00pm. The displaced persons, […]
Army neutralises 39 bandits in Zamfara
No fewer than 39 armed bandits were said neutralises by soldiers in two different operations in Zamfara this week, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Army rescues 6 abducted students in Kaduna
The six students and three motor boys rescued by Troops of Operation Thunder Strike on Thursday in Kaduna. PIC/NAN Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have […]
Army urges public not to panic as troops take on bandits, others
By Ibrahim Mohammed Authorities of the Nigerian Army have called on members of the public not to panic as its troops begin major exercises across […]
NAF neutralises 10 bandits in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD), has neutralised no fewer than 10 bandits at forests near Birnin […]
Zamfara: Bandits in Gummi LG agree to surrender arms
#TrackNigeria: Bandits in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara have agreed to embrace the peace dialogue and reconciliation initiated by the state government. Muhammad Bello, […]