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An unusual view of banditry, By Azu Ishiekwene
The usual narrative frames bandits, jihadists, and religious extremists as “criminals and terrorists.” The study, however, takes a nuanced approach ...
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Soldiers kill terrorists in Borno, Zamfara
The Army disclosed this in separate Facebook posts on Monday.
13,543 Boko Haram insurgents killed, 124,408 others surrendered under Tinubu — NSA Ribadu
Focusing on regions and security threats peculiar to them, Mr Ribadu highlighted the Tinubu administration's major achievements in stemming insecurity.
Sokoto cleric survives assassination attempt
Musa Lukuwa narrated to a Friday congregation that the incident occurred Tuesday night.
Bello Turji’s “a dead man walking,” Nigerian military says
Bello Turji is a notorious terrorist and bandit leader operating in North-western Nigeria, particularly Zamfara and Sokoto states.
ANALYSIS: Despite inflicting heavy losses on bandits in 2024, Nigerian military faces daunting task
Also killed this year were Sani Dangote, Boderi Isyaku, Buharin Yadi, Sani Black and other bandit leaders.
Many feared killed as bandits blow off another bridge in Zamfara
The victims were travelling in an overloaded Golf car to Gusau from Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State when ...
Terrorist Turji gives conditions for peace in Zamfara, says governor, minister behind politicising insecurity
Mr Turji said peace would return to Zamfara State if the security agents and vigilante groups stop attacking the Fulanis ...
FEATURE: Halilu Sububu: The life, atrocities and fall of a bandit king
"Halilu's activities were vast and varied. In addition to his involvement in the arms trade, he oversaw large-scale gold mining ...
ANALYSIS: Will terrorist Halilu Sububu’s death reduce banditry in rural northern Nigeria?
Some of Mr Sububu's lieutenants are believed to have escaped the gun battle that led to his death.
Tinubu commends military on successful North-west operations
The president says the success of the operations gives further assurance that our security operatives are up to the task ...
Nigerian soldiers kill notorious terrorist Halilu Sububu
"The bandit kingpin, Kachalla Halilu Sububu (pictured), was downed this morning by troops."
