A security expert, Salihu Dantata, has alleged that some Western nations equip bandits to have access to illegal mining in […]
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BREAKING: Bandits Attack Ibadan-Bound Vehicle, 2 Others; Abduct Several Passengers
Gunmen known locally as bandits have attacked vehicles travelling on routes in Oyo and Kwara states, abducting several passengers. A […]
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FLASH: Fear Grips Oyo As Suspected Bandits Attack National Park Service Office, Kill Four
Fear and tension have enveloped communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State following a deadly attack by […]
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Alleged Banditry: DSS DG Releases 3 Wrongfully Detained Suspects
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has directed the immediate release of Umar […]
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FLASH: Police Arrest ‘Bandit Financiers’ In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command on Wednesday recorded two major breakthroughs after separate operations—one inside the state and another in […]
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Why Tinubu Rejects Negotiation With Bandits – Presidency
Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration maintains a firm policy against negotiating with bandits […]
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FLASH: Senate Declares Kidnapping, Banditry As Terrorism, Approves Death Penalty For Offenders
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday adopted sweeping security resolutions, officially designating kidnapping and banditry as acts of terrorism and approving […]
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BREAKING: Gunmen Invade Catholic School In Niger State, Kidnap Many Students, Staff
An unconfirmed number of students and staff have been abducted at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, […]
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NYSC Members Urged To Lead Fight Against Insecurity
The National Youth Service Corps Members have been urged to lead the way in fighting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cultism, political […]
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Kebbi Governor Proposes Death Penalty For Bandit Informants
Following renewed attacks by armed bandits in parts of Kebbi, the state government has announced plans to review existing laws […]
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