Tag: banditry

During the closed-door meeting, Governor Lawal informed the President that, over the past 13 years, Zamfara State has emerged as ...

The former lawmaker said the only solution to the security challenges in the country is prayer and unity of Nigerians ...

...to tackle the current state of insecurity that is characterised by terrorism and banditry, in order to save lives and ...

LEA Primary School, Kuriga. The scene of the latest abduction. Picture credit: PREMIUM TIMES The decision of these syndicates to ...

In a move to tighten the screw on bandits, kidnappers and other criminals, Zamfara State governor signs an executive order ...

The troops also destroyed several enclaves of the terrorists.

A statement issued on Wednesday in Gusau by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, clarified that the ...

Bandits. Picture credit: Voice of America (VOA) Amidst the chaos and despair, one cannot overlook the glaring lack of accountability ...

The Senate said it has the responsibility to collaborate with the executive to resolve the rising insecurity in the country.

The promotions were approved at a meeting of the commission presided over by its Chairman, Solomon Arase, former inspector general ...

Mr Wike said the FCT Administration has identified what each of the security agencies need and would provide them through ...

Nigerian bandits. Picture credit: Voice of America (VOA) So, President Tinubu can take his hard decision now. The goal is ...

Zamfara has been one of the worst affected states by kidnappings, killings and other unwholesome activities of bandits and terrorists ...

On Monday, 15 January, a group of suspected bandits launched an attack on Immigration Officers at Garin Garba

A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the visit to Zurmi LGA was to sympathise ...

Through various operations, the military and other security agencies have stepped up efforts to make Nigeria safer for all.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the ongoing Community Protection Guards raining has instilled hope ...

The military said the arrests were made between October and November. It said 15 suspects were apprehended while committing various ...

FAO reports that the food security analysis was conducted in 26 states and the FCT to ascertain the food security ...

Previous negotiations with bandits have all failed due to some reasons. 

The Kano governor distanced himself and his government from the commissioner's comment and immediately sacked him from office.

There has been an increase in reported cases of abductions in the state in recent weeks.

Mr Egbetokun said the squad, when established, will deal with security threats in the country.

“We have adequate equipment to ensure troops are ready to perform their task and tackle those challenges confronting Nigeria in ...

The lawmakers also urged the federal government to initiate a coordinated Joint Security Operation by providing aerial surveillance and other ...