Tag: banditry
Rising Insecurity: Sharia council demands decisive government action
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across the country, calling on the Federal...
Group pledges political neutrality ahead of 2027 elections
Hong (Adamawa), March 27, 2026 (NAN) Rev. Daniel Mbaya, President of Ekklesiyar ‘Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN), has stated that the Church will not align...
Banditry: KDF empathises with victims, urges decentralised security response in Kebbi
Birnin Kebbi, Feb. 23, 2026 (NAN) The Kebbi Development Forum (KDF) has sympathised with victims of the recent Lakurawa attack on eight communities in...
Suspected bandits kill 33 in Kebbi community, Police reinforce security
Birnin Kebbi, Feb. 20, 2026 (NAN) The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the killing of 33 persons following an attack by suspected bandits on...
Lawal recommits to eliminating banditry in Zamfara
Gusau, Feb.19, 2026 (NAN) Gov. Dauda Lawal says his government will spare no effort to restore law and order in the bandits’- ravaged areas...
Assessing Gen. Shaibu’s first 100 days as Army Chief
When Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu became the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Oct. 30, 2025, expectations were immediate, intense, and uncompromising.
He assumed command...
Tinubu vows crackdown on terrorism, tasks NEC on inclusive growth
Abuja, Feb. 9, 2026 (NAN)President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria would defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the threats as “unacceptable” and alien...
NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining activities
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says there is a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining activities in the country.
NSCDC Commandant-General...
We’re gradually winning war against banditry–Gov Lawal
Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, assures the World Bank that his administration is gradually winning the war against banditry.
This is contained in a statement...
Gen. Danjuma to Service Chiefs: End banditry now, no room for...
Former Minister of Defense and Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, has asked Service Chiefs to end terrorism and banditry across the...
Bauchi govt commits to fight against banditry, crimes
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, says his administration is decisively dealing with bandits and criminal elements to ensure protection of lives and property.
He...
Rep. Dalhatu-Tafoki vows to empower youth, combat banditry
Rep. Shehu Dalhatu-Tafoki (APC Katsina), has reiterated his commitment to prioritise youth empowerment and support the Federal Government’s efforts to end banditry in the...
Banditry: MACBAN condemns killing of Sokoto traditional ruler
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the abduction, torture and brutal killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of...
Residents of Katsina communities decry banditry
Some residents of the communities affected by banditry in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday urged the government to intensify efforts...
Northwest Governors must show political will to fight banditry, other vices,...
A group, the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development said governors in the Northwest need the political will to fight banditry...
APC to Gov. Lawal: Employ more strategies to end banditry
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the state government under Gov. Dauda Lawal to employ more strategies towards...
Banditry: Gov. Idris vows to sign death warrant against informants
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, says he will sign death warrant on any informant who is caught volunteering information to bandits in the state.
Idris...
