Bandits

Bandits Kidnap 23 Persons In Abuja

January 12, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Thursday, a group of about forty bandits raided the Kawu hamlet in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, kidnapping twenty-three persons in the process. Kawu is bordered by the states of

Robbers attack three communities in Ibadan Invading armed robbers broke into three communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, early on Tuesday. Money, cell phones, jewelry, and other items were purportedly taken by the robbers. Alaja, Seriki, and Ogogo on the state's new Ibadan/Oyo Expressway in the Akinyele Local Government Area are among the affected communities. The incident occurred around 3.AM in the morning, according to the PUNCH reporter who visited the local areas. m. Raji Kazeem, one of the community leaders, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said, "Yes, it was true. Armed robbers broke into some homes in the middle of the night. You may have noticed landlords and landladies conversing in various groups for this reason. ". Adewale Osifeso, the state police public relations officer, could not be reached as of the time of publication because he did not answer his calls or reply to messages left on his mobile device. Details will be provided later.

Bandits Attack Katsina, Kills Village Head, Eight Others

January 11, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Nine people were reportedly killed by bandits on Thursday morning when they struck Kuka Babangida village in Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. Among them was the village chief, Idris Haruna. The event was confirmed

Bandits Kill 1, Abduct 7 Family Members, Injure Policemen In FCT

January 5, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Seven family members were abducted by bandits who stormed Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Two police officers were also shot during the raid. It was learned that the bandits had shot

ECOWAS condemns killing of 17 Nigerian soldiers

Troops Kill 3 Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Sokoto

December 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Three terrorists in Sokoto State have been neutralized by the Joint Task Force, North West Operation Hadarin Daji’s combined forces. The Nigerian Army said that by carrying out a number of coordinated clearance and offensive

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap woman and her 3 children in Abuja

December 11, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Sunday evening, bandits ambushed the Zone 5 section of the Kubwa Extension 2 Relocation Estate on Arab Road in the Federal Capital Territory, capturing a mother along with her three children, one of whom

NAF Jet: ‘We Used AK-47 to Bring Down This Plane’ – Bandit Group Claims Responsibility

Herdmen Kills 20 In Taraba Attack

November 25, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Twenty persons were slain by gunmen who were thought to be herders on Friday night in Taraba State‘s Ussa Local Government Area and Yangtu Development Area, according to local sources who spoke with our correspondent

Pastor in Police Custody For Allegedly Killing Teenage Girl In Delta

Police Squad Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader Who Masterminded Kebbi Students’ Abduction

October 12, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Agents from the Department of Force Intelligence’s Intelligence Response Team and the Police Special Tactical Squad have captured a notorious bandit commander in Zamfara State. ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the force’s public relations officer, announced this

Bandits Hold Villagers Hostage After Zamfara Youths Released Their Wives

September 4, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Bandits holding inhabitants of Zamfara State’s Birnin Magaji hamlet hostage have refused to release them after their wives were freed by the youths who had kidnapped them, In vengeance for a recent kidnapping episode in

Bandits kill 3, injure 7, and abduct 8 in Zamfara

August 25, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Wednesday night, bandits attacked Gidan-damo village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing three people, injuring seven, and kidnapping eight more. Local resident Umar Sani told The PUNCH on Friday that the

Farmers Flee farms as Bandit Threats Hit 23 LGs in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi

August 21, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Residents of at least 23 local government areas in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states are battling to survive as kidnappers, cattle rustlers and bandits activity has become irresistible and making live difficult. The News Agency

Bandits kill teachers, injured others in a school attack in Plateau

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Two teachers were killed when bandits stormed a secondary school in Plateau State‘s Riyom Local Government Area. According to information obtained, the victims were a young married couple who worked as teachers at the BECO

NAF Jet: ‘We Used AK-47 to Bring Down This Plane’ – Bandit Group Claims Responsibility

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A deadly terrorist named Dogo Gide and his followers have taken credit for shooting down a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter close to Chukuba Ward in Niger State’s Shiroro Local Government Area. According to a

Bandits reportedly abduct 80 children in Zamfara No fewer than 80 children have been abducted by bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, BBC Hausa reported. The children, said to be between the ages of 12 and 17, were abducted on Friday morning, April 7, 202bh3. Some parents of the abducted children who spoke to the British broadcaster said the victims were in the bush fetching firewood at about 8:00 a.m. when the assailants rounded them up and whisked them into the forest. The abductors are yet to reach the parents to make any demands as of the time BBC reported the kidnap.

Before and after photos of Zamfara man released by bandits after three months in captivity

April 8, 2023 Gist Lovers 0

Friends and family members have posted before and after images of one Saalabata Lawal Maisaje, who was released on Friday, April 7, after being held captive for three months. Maisaje was reportedly kidnapped by bandits

Bandits arrest thief, hand him over to police in Katsina

Bandits arrest thief in Katsina hand him over to police

September 6, 2022 Gistlover Stella 0

Bandits operating in Katsina State have ‘arrested’ a suspected thief found with stolen materials in a community. According to reports, the middle-aged man specializes in pulling out metal rods and removing iron bars from uncompleted

Bandits Reveals How They Receives Weapons from DSS Agents

Insecurity: Bandits abduct many and kill three in Taraba

August 8, 2022 Moses Gistlover 0

The headquarters of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba, Bali town, State was on Sunday night attacked by bandits. Eyewitnesses told Punch that the bandits who rode into the town on motorcycles, killed a personnel