NGF mulls talks with bandits, collective effort to end insecurity
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi said collective effort is required to end insurgency that is […]
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Insecurity: How do defenceless Nigerians defend themselves? by Abdullahi D Mohammed
Without mincing words, it is evident the Nigerian State, cannot guarantee, or safeguard the peace and sanctity of lives of its citizens. Insecurity had taken […]
Breaking: Again, Bandits strike in Kaduna, kill 2, kidnap women, children
Security agencies have reported that armed bandits on Saturday night invaded Baka village in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state, killing two. The bandits […]
Bello laments bandits’ killing of village head, 9 vigilantes, abduction of others
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has expressed outrage at the recent killing of the Village Head of Kusherki in Rafi Local Government Area […]
Police arrest 247 suspects over banditry, kidnapping, culpable homicide in Niger in 2020
By Aminu Garko, Minna The Police Command in Niger said it had arrested about 247 suspects over banditry, kidnapping, culpable homicide and other crimes committed […]
2 million Nigerians displaced by insurgency, banditry, others – FG
By Abdullahi Muhammed, AbujaAbout two million Nigerians have been displaced as a result of insurgency, armed banditry, communal clashes and others, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, […]
Again, Armed Bandits hit Niger, attack residents near Minna, render many homeless
Armed Bandits on Monday attacked Tasapma village In Niger state, eyewitness has revealed. Tasapma is not more than two kilometers away from Maitumbi […]
Are we now blaming the victim?, by Hassan Gimba
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not […]
After abduction of 54 students, Katsina closes all boarding schools
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has ordered the immediate closure of all boarding secondary schools in the state, DG Media, Abdul Labaran Malumfashi […]
Bandits abduct wife of traditional ruler in Kano
Ahmad Tijjani AbdulKano Reports from Karaye Emirate Council of Kano state on Tuesday has confirmed the abduction of Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu, wife of the Village […]
Troops eliminate 38 bandits, arrest 198, rescue 108 victims in North West
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have eliminated 38 bandits, arrested 198 others and their collaborators as well as […]
Niger gov’t to tame banditry, criminality
The Niger State Government has assured citizens of its resolve to fight banditry and other forms of criminality in the state, even as it commiserated […]
Killings: Katsina residents protest, demand Buhari, Masari’s resignation
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Katsina State yesterday, burning tires and raining abuses on bandits who attacked their communities. The protesters, mostly […]
Troops eliminate, arrest scores of bandits, rescue kidnapped victims in North West
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have eliminated and arrested scores of bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers, and other […]
Buratai briefs Buhari, says 99% of kidnappers, bandits, terrorists are Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, said Monday that 99 percent of kidnappers, bandits, terrorists and armed robbers in the country are Nigerians. […]