Bandits
Three Bandits Killed in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command in the Kamba Division have neutralised three suspected Lakurawa bandits during a fierce gun battle in Dandi Local Government Area. A statement made available to newsmen in the state on Friday by the spokesman of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Friday when a gang of […]
Just In: Kidnappers Attack El-Rufai Estate In Abuja, Shoot Resident, Exchange Fire With Policemen
A man simply identified as Nathaniel has been reportedly shot by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers after an attempt to kidnap him was foiled by operatives of the Nigerian police in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was gathered that the incident happened in El-Rufai Estate in the Bwari Local Government Area of the Territory around […]
Police Nab PoS Operator For Supplying Sex Workers To Bandits
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has paraded a Point of Sale (PoS) operator, Sunday Musa, also known as Dan Gwari, who allegedly specialises in supplying sex workers to bandits in their camp, as well as distributing money to their families in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Benneth Igweh, the commissioner of […]
Traditional ruler’s son, three others killed in violent clash in Bauchi
A violent clash marred the recent Sallah celebration in Bauchi, resulting in the death of at least four individuals, including the son of a traditional ruler. Reports indicate that the clash erupted between two local security factions: the Yan Ba Beli, an armed group combating banditry, and a contingent of hunters accompanying the District Head […]
Suspected bandits murder traditional ruler in Bauchi
Suspected bandits have killed the village head of Riruwai in the Lame district of Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. It was gathered on Monday that Garba Badamasi was abducted from the village by unknown gunmen on Friday and his whereabouts remained unknown until Sunday when his corpse was recovered by a search team. […]
BREAKING: Bandits Invade Kaduna Pry School, Shoot Pupil, Abduct Dozens
There was pandemonium in Kuriga town of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State when bandits invaded LEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), and abducted dozens of pupils. The number of persons abducted couldn’t be ascertained as of press time, but residents said they were about 100. Head teacher of the school and some other staff […]
After getting N5.8 million, bandits demand motorcycles to release 11 Abuja residents
Days after receiving the sum of N8.5 million for the release of some Abuja residents, the kidnappers have demanded an extra two brand new motorcycles. Recall that the abductors had forcefully taken no fewer than 23 persons from Kawu community on December 26, 2023. Four among them had escaped, leaving behind 19 others in captivity. […]
Bandits demand N290 million for release of pregnant woman, 3 kids, others in Niger state
Bandits operating in Niger state have demanded a staggering N290 million as ransom for the release of seven individuals, including a pregnant woman and three children, who were abducted from the Kuduru community in Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state. The victims, taken on December 28, 2023, are reportedly facing threats to their […]
How bandits terrorising Abuja hide in Kaduna forest abandoned by military
As the bandits terrorising the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states of Kaduna, Nasarawa and Niger get more daring, it was gathered that the hoodlums are camped in the Kajuru forest in the Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna State. Highly placed security sources confided in one of our correspondents that the forest was being used […]
Bandits Demand N60m For 6 Children Abducted In Abuja
Bandits, who kidnapped Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children, have contacted the family, demanding N60 million ransom. The victims were abducted on Tuesday night in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. His brother, Alhaji Abdulfatai, who led policemen to foil their abduction, was shot dead by the bandits. Also, two among […]