Tag: bandits

“Acting on intelligence from some vigilant residents, the command’s joint operation team swiftly mobilised to the area."

Residents said about 70 people are feared abducted in the continued attacks on vulnerable farming communities in the state.

Nasiru Mu'azu, the state commissioner for internal security and home affairs, disclosed this in a press release issued on Sunday.

“On July 6, a large group of vigilantes mobilised from Kanam LGA with the intent to conduct an independent operation ...

The bandits launched simultaneous attacks on Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi communities.

“I am Dauda’s younger brother,” the man, flanked by two heavily armed bandits, responded. “We are biological brothers—the same father ...

“Sadly, some gallant warriors paid the supreme price in the day-long battles while four wounded in action troops are currently ...

The military also recovered N83 billion worth of stolen crude oil in the last two years.

"Many historical conflicts have not ended solely through the use of force, but through meaningful dialogue."

A joint operation involving operatives of the ( SSS) and the Nigerian Army has led to the killings of 45 ...

An army spokesperson said the troops also recovered weapons.

The police said one of the kidnappers was killed in the gunfight.

An analysis of media reports, including social media posts by reliable conflict experts and analysts, revealed that there were at ...

The Nigerian military said the suspects were killed after soldiers were tipped off about the activities of bandits in the ...

In less than a week, the bandits have killed 21 locals in Alkaleri LGA, forcing hundreds to flee their homes.

The traditional leader of the community said the bandits were forcing residents to abandon their homes

After the operation, the Mahmuda terrorists sent an audio message to locals in Kwara and Niger states, threatening them for ...

Soldiers reportedly attacked the terrorists' hideouts in the Dan Kurmi forest last week.

Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd) According to Tsiga, the mere sound of Nigerian fighter jets sent his captors into panic. “They ...

First, it is said that those killed were hunters who were residing in Port Harcourt and traveling to the North. ...

The abducted persons are residents of Futuk, a village in the Gwana District. They were abducted by bandits operating from ...

The security forces successfully rescued 84 captives comprising seven males, 23 females and 54 children who had been held in ...

Sunday's attack occurred three days after security operatives killed a notorious bandit kingpin, Maigemu, in the same Kebbi State.

Mr Abubakar, an Air Marshall visited Zamfara regarding the airstrike incident that resulted in the deaths of 11 civilians near ...

The police said the suspect was arrested during an intelligence-led operation by the police.