Tag: Bandits

Bandits Storm Zamfara Mosque, Kill Five Worshippers During Dawn Prayers

Bandits opened fire inside mosque in Yandoto village, Tsafe LGA Five worshippers confirmed dead, several others wounded Victims abducted as attackers escaped into forest At least five worshippers were gunned…

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PDP Governor Behind Banditry and Terrorism, APC Alleges

The All Progressives Congress(APC) has accused an unnamed governor of a state in the North-West region of having ties with bandits and fueling insecurity across the region. The allegation was…

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Bandits Kidnap 18 Passengers in Niger

Eighteen passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) have reportedly been kidnapped by bandits. The attack occurred at Yakila village, Rafi Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.…

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Negotiating With Bandits Suggests Weakness – FG

The Nigeria Security Adviser (NSA) Gen, Babagana Monguno, has said negotiating with the criminals would suggest weakness and incapacity on the part of the government. He said it will rather…

Gunmen Kills Catholic Priest, Kidnap Another From Church in Katsina

Catholic Priest shot dead, another abducted as bandits raid Katsina church Gunmen on Thursday night killed a Catholic priest, Rev Father Alphonsus Bello at the Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Malunfashi,…

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Army Foils Attack on Oyedepo’s School in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Monday foiled attacks on a secondary school, Faith Academy owned by Bishop David Oyedepo. It was gathered that the incident happened in the early…

BREAKING: Top Boko Haram Commanders surrender in Borno

Top Boko Haram leaders and commanders have reportedly surrendered themselves to troops in operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Borno State. The spokesperson for the Army, Onyema Nwachuckwu said the Chief…

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Many Killed as Bandits Attack Community Plateau

Bandits Attack Community Plateau Over 36 residents of a community in Jos, the Plateau State capital have been confirmed dead following an attack by bandits The incident which took place…

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Sheikh Gumi Calls For Establishment of Ministry For Herdsmen

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has beckoned on Nigeria's Federal Government to establish a ministry of nomadic affairs dedicated to overseeing affairs and welfare of herdsmen in the country.…

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Two Lawmakers Suspended For Aiding Bandits by Zamfara State House of Assembly

The Zamfara State House of Assembly has suspended two of its lawmakers allegedly aiding the operations of bandits in the state. The suspended lawmakers; Ibrahim T. Tukur representing Bakura constituency…

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