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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured that the Nigerian Army will step up operations to further secure Katsina state and the entire Nigerian space. …
We will step up operations to improve security in Kastina, Nigeria – COAS Read More
Four people were reportedly killed Monday morning by Boko Haram terrorists in an ambush on security officials escorting farmers in the Konduga local government area of Borno state. A local …
Boko Haram kills 4, abducts many in Borno attack Read More
Due to the embargo placed by bandits on farming activities in hundreds of communities across central and southern Katsina state, residents have resorted to dialogue to allow them cultivate their …
Katsina villagers seek dialogue with bandits, pay N15m ransom Read More
The Katsina state government Tuesday announced immediate security reinforcement, following rampant attacks that resulted in the killing of 13 people at Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi local government area Monday morning. A press …
Bandits kill 13 in Katsina mosque, Radda beefs up security Katsina Read More
Security forces in Chad have arrested 18-year-old son of late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. Zagazola Makama, a defence and security analyst confirmed that the young militant, identified as Abdrahman …
Son of Boko Haram founder, ISWAP fighters arrested in Chad Read More
Residents of Bukuyum in Zamfara state have hailed the Nigerian military after a major air strike killed more than 100 armed bandits in a coordinated operation. The Nigerian Air Force …
Bukuyum residents praise Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS as troops kill over 100 bandits Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports that bandit kingpin Bello Turji has surrendered to the authority. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this in …
We are on lookout for bandit leader Turji, he has not surrendered – DHQ Read More
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Monday said its aircraft under Operation FASAN YAMMA, on 10 August 2025, recorded a major victory against armed bandits in Zamfara State, neutralizing several terrorists …
NAF airstrikes eliminate scores of bandits in Zamfara Read More
The Zamfara Cycle has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over what it describes as the persistent and worsening insecurity in Zamfara state. In a statement signed by its chairman, Suleiman …
Zamfara Cycle slams Lawal over persistent bandit attacks Read More
Reports from Bukuyum local government area of Zamfara state weekend said gunmen have killed 13 security personnel in Adabka village. A resident of the area, identified as Malam Musa Lawal …
Bandits kill 13 security personnel in Zamfara ambush Read More
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.- Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd), has called for a collective effort from families, traditional rulers, and community leaders …
NDLEA boss urges collective action against drug abuse, cultism, banditry Read More
Residents of Jimrawa town in Kauran Namoda local government area of Zamfara state have staged a fresh protest in Gusau, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of neglecting the worsening security crisis …
Zamfara: Jimrawa residents launch protest, fault Lawal over insecurity Read More
A civic group, Zamfara Security Advocate Forum, has strongly criticised Governor Dauda Lawal for failing to respond to a brutal massacre in Banga village, Kauran Namoda Local Government Area. In …
Group criticises Zamfara governor Lawal as bandits kill 35 in Banga massacre Read More
Residents of Sabon Garin Damri in Bakura Local Government Area, Zamfara state, are reeling from a brutal bandit attack that saw over 114 people abducted. Speaking on behalf of the …
Sabon Garin Damri residents berates Gov. Lawal over insecurity after bandit attack Read MoreBandits have stormed Sabon Garin Damri of Bakura local government in Zamfara state, kidnapping over 50 villagers. A resident in the area, Malam Sani Damri, told Blueprint via a telephone …
Bandits kidnap over 50 Zamfara villagers Read More
Katsina state government Monday lamented the killing of over 100 newly recruited Community Watch Corps and 30 active police officers by bandits’ activities from 2024 to date in the state. The …
Katsina banditry: I00 Community Watch Corps, 30 policemen killed since 2024 – Commissioner Read More
Troops of the Nigerian Army and hybrid forces, backed by intelligence support from the Department of State Services (DSS), Friday evening in Iburu Village, Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of …
Army, DSS-backed hybrid forces kill 45 bandits in Niger Read More
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday said the air components operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in the North East, conducted precision air interdiction (AI) that neutralised several high-value Islamic …
NAF airstrikes eliminate ISWAP commanders, fighters Read More
A wave of relief has swept across Sabon Birni, a restive community in Sokoto state, as residents celebrate the death of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Dan Dari Biyar. The infamous …
Sabon Birni residents hail Tinubu, Matawalle over killings of notorious bandits Dan Dari Biyar Read MoreNo fewer than 35 kidnapped victims from Banga village in Kaura Namoda local government have been killed by a group of armed bandits after collecting over N50 million as ransom. …
Zamfara: Bandits kill 35 kidnap victims after N50m ransom Read More
The Nigeria Police Force weekend announced a significant operational success in its ongoing fight against violent crimes, reporting the killing of three armed bandits and recovery of 10 AK-47 rifles …
Police neutralise 3 bandits, recover 10 AK-47 rifles in multi-state operations Read MoreResidents of Maradun town, headquarters of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state are under threat to pay a N20 million levy placed on them by a bandits kingpin Jummo …
Bandit kingpin Jummo places N20m levy on Maradun, Matawalle ‘s home town Read MoreHundreds of thousands of people in the communities of Mada district of Gusau local government in Zamfara state Wednesday stormed Government House in protest over incessant killings and kidnapping of …
Mada community protests rising banditry in Zamfara Read More
A non-partisan organization, North-Central Youth Professionals (NCYP), has lauded the gallantry of troops of the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) who advanced from the Baban Doka axis of …
North-central youth laud military for neutralising large number of bandits in Niger Read More
Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, Tuesday, commissioned newly built homes for victims of banditry under the Phase 1 of the Qatar Sanabil Project a partnership between the state government …
Kaduna: Uba Sani commissions houses for banditry victims, assures more support Read More