Tag: Banditry
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CDS vows to end banditry in Nigeria
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to end banditry in Nigeria.
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The Uromi mob action and the scourge of banditry in Nigeria – By Dennis Onakinor
Irrespective of the circumstance, the death of an individual or a group of persons is a painful occurrence, and it is even more so when it occurs in an extrajudicial violent manner. In this light, the death of 16 “suspected kidnappers” in the hands of a mob in Uromi town of Edo State, on March…
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We’re gradually winning war against banditry in Zamfara – Gov Lawal
Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, assures the World Bank that his administration is gradually winning the war against banditry. This is contained in a statement by Lawal’s media aide, Suleiman Idris on Saturday in Gusau.
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BANDITRY: How troops wasted 156 terrorists, nab 464 suspects in one week
Despite recent attacks in the North East and North West caused by the influx of foreign fighters from the Sahelian Region, troops have taken down over 156 terrorists in the last one week. Also, over 464 suspects have been arrested during the period under review as troops are thwarting and eliminating forms of resurgent terror…
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What military need to combat banditry, criminality – Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has urged for increased collaboration and funding for the defence sector to effectively combat banditry and other forms of criminality across the nation. Matawalle made the appeal during the presentation of the 2025 Budget
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Banditry: Desperate politicians envious of Tinubu, aiding banditry in North West -Group
Some supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the north, have said the incessant banditry attacks in the north west region could be traced to some “desperate politicians” who are bent on frustrating the administration of the President. Coming under the aegis of Asiwaju Social Network (ASoN), North West Zone, the group warned those it…
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Support Matawalle, CDS Musa on war against banditry-Popular Cleric tells Nigerians
A renowned cleric, Sheikh Abdurrahman Azzamfari, has called for prayers and support for the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher G. Musa, for their tireless efforts in combating banditry in the northern region. This was, even as, the Cleric has exposed those he described…
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End banditry now, no room for excuses – Danjuma to Service Chiefs
Former Minister of Defence and Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, has asked Service Chiefs to end and terrorism and banditry across the country and return the country to the path of peace. Danjuma made the call at the presentation of a book titled “Big Boots: Lessons from my Military Service”
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Massive shake up hits Zamfara Civil Service after leaked memo showing financing of terrorism, banditry
Zamfara State has been political turmoil following a leaked memorandum purportedly implicating senior government officials, including the Governor, in the financing of terrorism and banditry. This bombshell revelation has ignited widespread indignation and outrage, both domestically and internationally. The fallout from this explosive expose has led to an unprecedented and abrupt reshuffling of key civil…
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BANDITRY! Gunmen kidnap 20 travelers along Ijebu/Sagamu expressway
No fewer than twenty travellers have been reportedly abducted by gunmen on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway. The travellers were on Sunday ambushed around the Sagamu area command of the Nigeria Police Forces and Ilishan township. A resident and chairman of the Ilishan Development Council, Wemmy Osude, told a Television station, that a victim was shot in…