Tag: banditry

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, described the repeated reports of civilian ...

Armed bandits killed at least five people on Monday during a violent raid on Yankamaye, a community in the Tsanyawa ...

The Presidency also described the ADC as a party of desperados and power mongers who, to date, have not articulated ...

Mr Gora left home in the evening, reportedly heading toward Malumfashi, but did not return, prompting concern among family members ...

As noted in the 5 April edition, one question bears repeating: Who governs Nigeria?: Is it the state — with ...

  ...nations across the Sahel often endure poor harvests and famine as a consequence of natural forces — chief among ...

Mustapha Inuwa, the former Secretary to the Katsina State Government and key figure in the state’s past security negotiations, says ...

The lawmakers lamented the increasing banditry attacks across Katsina State, which have reportedly claimed at least 35 lives within 24 ...

Afanifere lamented the deteriorating security in the region, saying kidnapping and banditry have become so rampant that they are occurring ...

The chief federal prosecutor promised that all acts of terrorism, banditry, treason, and violent crime linked to the deaths of ...

Governor Lawal, ably represented by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, assured the families of the ...

According to Mr Kiyawa, within just one week of the operation, security forces impounded 104 motorcycles and 68 tricycles.

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu said the guards would serve as a critical layer in Nigeria’s security architecture.

“As a government, we are ready to do all it takes to ensure that banditry becomes history in Sokoto State."

In an interview with DCL Hausa on Sunday, Mr Matawalle said violent attacks were employed against former President Goodluck Jonathan ...

Mr Turji denied collecting money from Mr Matawalle during a peace dialogue.

Mr Ndume acknowledged improvements in inter-agency cooperation and better equipment for troops, but insisted that more investment is needed.

CISLAC called for full transparency in procurement, independent audits, stronger legislative oversight, strict disciplinary action for corrupt officers, and improved ...

Mr Babalola said the rampant kidnappings and other security challenges facing Nigerians are a violation of their constitutional rights to ...

The government says is taking this action to protect public safety, maintain order, and curb criminal activities within the state.

The father of the abducted bride, Umaru Chacho, confirmed that 13 residents were abducted: 11 females and two males, including ...

More boots on the ground may quieten violence in the short term. But the peace Nigerians long for will only ...

Barely 24 hours after the presidency announced the liberation of the 38 Eruku worshippers, crediting the operation to "pressure from ...

He revealed that about 70 foreigners, mostly from Niger Republic, Sudan and Chad, had been arrested in recent days after ...