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Troops neutralise 4 bandits, rescue 20 kidnap victims in Kaduna
At least four suspected bandits have been neutralised, while 20 kidnapped victims were rescued from kidnappers’ dens by the Nigerian Army troops, an official disclosed. The success story was recorded following the gallant efforts of the troops in Birnin Gwari and Giwa Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan,…
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Defence
We’ll support communities to protect themselves from bandits, kidnappers — Radda
The Katsina State Government says it is ready to support people to assist the security agents in protecting their respective communities against attacks by bandits, kidnappers and other criminals. He made the disclosure at a Public Engagement, 2025 Citizens’ Budget Participation Process and the launching of a Community Development Programme in the Katsina zone, on Friday in Katsina. “We have…
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Troops kill 8 bandits in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government (KDSG), said troops had neutralised eight bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan ,confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, in Kaduna. Aruwan said based on operational feedback , troops commenced fighting patrol to Kampanin Doka general area and…
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Bandits kidnap 10 locals in Zamfara, demand N50m ransom
Bandits have raided Moriki community in Zamfara State on Wednesday night, kidnapped over 10 locals and demanded N50 million ransom. The Police spokesman in Zamfara, ASP Yazid Abubakar had confirmed the incident and assured that the Commissioner of Police had directed the operatives to swing into action and rescue the victims. A resident of Moriki community told the BBC Hausa…
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Niger govt. condemns bandits’ attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community
Mr Yakubu Garba, Acting Governor of Niger, has condemned bandits’ attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community, a border community between Shiroro and Rafi Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the Niger Governor on Thursday in Minna. Garba, who described the attack as satanic, insensible, atrocious and callous,…
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Troops neutralise 2 bandits in Zamfara
Troops of 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two bandits during a fierce encounter in Unguwar Sarkin Musulmi area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara. This is contained in a statement by the acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations (ADAPR), 1Bde/Sect 1 OPHD, Lt. Sulaimam Omale, in Gusau on Sunday. Omale said the Sector 1…
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Police nab 2 bandits’ informants in Katsina, recover rustled animals
The Police Command in Katsina State, says it has succeeded in arresting two suspects for aiding and abetting banditry and recovered suspected rustled animals from them. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Thursday. He said the success was recorded in Jibia Local Government Area, in collaboration with the State’s…
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Katsina police arrest 13-year-old suspected bandits’ informant
The police in Katsina State have arrested a 13-year-old boy, suspected to be providing information to armed bandits. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Public Relations Officer of the command , made this known in Katsina. “On July 3, the command, in collaboration with members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) attached to Dansoda village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA),…
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FUDMA VC alleges staff serving as informants to bandits
The Vice-Chancellor , Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, Prof. Armaya’ Bichi, has alleged that some of the university’s staff were serving as informants to the bandits. Bichi, who disclosed this to newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday said that the contacts of the suspected staffers were given to a security agency for further investigation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Danfodiyo varsity DVC killed by bandits laid to rest in Sokoto
The remains of the Usmanu Danfodio University’s (UDUS) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) on Research and Innovation, Prof. Yusuf Sa’idu, who was shot dead by suspected bandits have been laid to rest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the funeral prayer was conducted on Tuesday at the Hassan Dan Ma’azu Jumu’at Mosque in Runjin Sambo area in Sokoto metropolis. The…
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Defence
OPHS arrests 6 bandits, recovers rustled cows, weapons in Plateau
A special task force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested six suspected bandits and recovered weapons and 47 rustled cows in Manguna, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau. Commander of OPSH, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, disclosed this at the Eid-el-Kabir luncheon, organised for troops of the operation on Monday in Jos. Abubakar, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3…
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NAF Kills 29 Bandits in Katsina
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) neutralised 29 suspected bandits during an airstrike operation conducted in Bakori local government area of Katsina State. The operation was carried out following the recent attacks on Kankara local government area on Sunday, 9 June 2024, and as part of the measures heightening security in the frontline areas where bandits operate. Governor Umaru Radda’s chief…
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Defence
Bandits kill 6 security operatives, 20 others in Katsina – Police
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the killing of no fewer than 20 people, four police officers and two operatives of the state-owned Community Watch Corps by some suspected bandits. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Monday. According to him, the attack occurred on Sunday, at Gidan Tofa…
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Police kill 3 bandits in Katsina, rescue kidnap victims
The Police Command in Katsina says it has suceeded in thwarting a kidnap attempt, killed three suspected bandits, and rescued all the kidnapped victims. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, who disclosed this said the incident occurred at Duya village, Maibakko ward, in Sabuwa Local Government Area (LGA). “On June 7, 2024, information was received at the Sabuwa Divisional Police…
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My saddest moment is when bandits attack any community — Gov. Radda
Gov.. Dikko Radda of Katsina State said his saddest moment was anytime he received calls that bandits have attacked a community, killed people, kidnapped others, burnt houses or raped women. Radda stated this on Wednesday in Katsina at a press briefing as part of activities to mark his one year in office. “My saddest moment is when I received calls…
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Bandits kill 11 in Katsina communities – Police
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the killing of 11 persons by bandits that invaded three villages in Bakori Local Government Area, Katsina State. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sadiq-Aliyu was reacting to a report claiming that 40…
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Senator urges open trial of bandits
Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP-Kaduna South) has called for open trial of bandits unleashing mayhem on innocent citizens in the country. Katung made the call when he visited Ambe community in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State to condole them over last Sunday’s attack on the community, during which six people were killed and seven injured by bandits during a…
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