Tag: BANDIT
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Bandits abduct top RCCG pastor in Nasarawa
A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, named Faturoti Olaniyi, was abducted by gunmen in Karu, Nasarawa State. Early on Wednesday, June 24, 2025, the gunmen stormed Olaniyi’s home at the Redeemed Christian Church of God property near Bristol Academy, Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in Karu, and kidnapped him. Zagazola Makama, a…
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SAD! Inspector confirmed dead as bandits ambush police officers in Katsina
Bandits reportedly ambushed police officers in Kankara Local Government Area in Katsina killing one police inspector, Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism expert has said. Makama said the officer was killed when the bandits ambushed the police team on their Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicle. According to Makama, the bandits launched the attack on the police…
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Rep Nnamchi raises alarm over repeated banditry attacks in Eha-Amufu in Isiuzo LGA of Enugu
The Lawmaker representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency in House of Representatives, Hon. Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi has raised an alarm over another devastating herdsmen attack in Aguamede, Eha-Amufu, days after similar incident in Mgbuji also in Eha-Amufu. In a statement he issued in Abuja, he lamented that just five days after the June 9th…
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Kebbi in turbulence as armed bandits abduct 127, kill six
No fewer than 127 persons have been abducted and six others killed following a bandit attack on Danmuntari and Ali villages in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Zagazola Makama revealed that the attack, which occurred on May 27 at about 9 a.m., was reportedly carried out by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits…
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Army Troops halt another bandit attack in Karim Lamido, Taraba
The Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have halted a bandit attack in Jen village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops, responded to a distress call at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, prompting a swift deployment to the area. On sighting the advancing troops, the…
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Banditry! How Ondo Amotekun operatives toddler from kidnappers’ den
Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State have rescued and reunited a three-year-old boy, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Chukwu, with his family. He was abducted in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State and was found in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The child’s uncle, Mr Chidiebere Okwuosa, recounted how Ifeanyi went missing last Thursday while…
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JUST IN: Troops capture notorious bandit alive, neutralized 96
Troops of the Nigerian military, have finally seized Usman Maisaje, a dreaded bandit kingpin, said to be one of the lieutenants of Kachalla Boka, a bandit leader said to be terrorising the North West part of the country, reportedly killed recently. Maisaje, was reportedly captured alive alongside other 226 suspects by troops, who also neutralised…
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We will capture bandit leader, Bello Turji soon – CDS Musa
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to ensure that the notorious terrorist and bandit leader ,Bello Turji is captured soon. Musa gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Tuesday in Abuja.
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SAD! Finally, bandits k!ll Sokoto monarch as he couldn’t meet up with ransom
Finally, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa in Sokoto State has been brutally k!lled by bandits after being abducted, tortured, and dehumanised. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG had earlier reported how he had pleaded for help to pay the ransom which expired last Wednesday. Idris4Peace, announced this tragic development via his X handle on Wednesday afternoon stating that bandits released…
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Bandit: Matawalle reacts to viral video, says political opponents framing him up
The Minister of Defence, Defense Bello Matawalle has warned his political enemies to stop sponsoring a wanted bandit, Bello Turji, to be damaging his name and reputation.