Tag: Bandits

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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Grant Bandits and Herdsmen Amnesty, They’re Ready to Drop Their Weapons – Sheikh Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the controversial Islamic cleric has called on the Federal Government to grant bandits and herdsmen amnesty. According to him, granting bandits amnesty would stop further bloodshed and…

Police Kill Notorious Bandit in Kaduna Hotel

The Kaduna police command says its operatives killed one “notorious bandit” called Yellow Magaji during a gun battle in a hotel in the state. In a statement on Saturday, Muhammed…

I Will Deal With Bandits, Next President Must Secure Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again reiterated his government's commitment to end insurgency in Nigeria. Addressing the people of Borno during his official working visit to the State, Buhari said…

Prepare For Bloody Nose – Defence Chief Tells Bandits

Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Defence Staff, said the official declaration of bandits as terrorists by the Federal Government would pave the way for the Armed Forces to give bandits…