Banditry
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News
Bandits abduct OPC chieftain, two others during ransom delivery in Kwara
Tension and confusion have gripped Oko-Irese in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State following the reported abduction…
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Metro
“Take terrorists off your front pages” — FG charges Nigerian media houses
The Federal Government has issued a strong appeal to media organisations across the country to deny front-page visibility to terrorists,…
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News
‘I was in Aso Rock, yet I paid ₦175m ransom for my nephew’ — Baba-Ahmed
In a damning reflection of Nigeria’s systemic insecurity, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the former Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office…
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DHQ launches Operation Clean Sweep III in Katsina after death of Gen. Abubakar
The Defence Headquarters has launched a fresh military offensive in Katsina State following the death of retired Major General Rabe…
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Nigeria records over 50 bandit attacks in one week- Police report
Nigeria witnessed a fresh wave of insecurity last week as security agencies documented no fewer than 98 criminal incidents…
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Bandits abduct Ondo community leader, shoot wife during night raid
Suspected kidnappers have abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr…
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Abubakar’s death in captivity sparks outrage as ex-generals fault FG over insecurity
The death of retired Major General Kola Rabe Abubakar in the custody of bandits has triggered fresh criticism of the…
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David Mark calls death of Gen Rabe Abubakar in kidnappers’ den a national tragedy
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has described the death of retired Major General…
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‘Police arrived four hours after we called them’ – residents of Ogun community attacked by bandits
It allegedly took the police about four hours to arrive at the scene of the attempted abduction of workers at…
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Politics
Gunmen abduct Osun LG Vice Chairman, abandon other captives after security clash
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, Mr…
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Bandits attack school during WAEC exam, kill Vice Principal in Kogi
Bandits have killed a vice principal and two other residents during a violent attack on Iluke Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu…
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Only one man left in Owa Onire, home of West Africa’s highest waterfall
By John Awe The roar of Owu Waterfalls can still be heard from miles away. The water still crashes down…
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Bandit leader abducts 39 villagers during peace meeting with his parents in Zamfara
No fewer than 39 residents of Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been kidnapped…
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Metro
Police arrest three bandits posing with AK-47 rifles in viral TikTok videos
The Nigeria Police Force in the Federal Capital Territory has arrested three suspected kidnappers who were seen in a viral…
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Metro
‘Despite my age, they force us to trek long distances’, Former Kebbi APC Chairman, speaks in bandits’ den
A video circulating online has shown two elderly men reportedly held by suspected bandits in Kebbi State, appealing for urgent…
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