Tag: bandits
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Why we’re negotiating with willing bandits – Sokoto gov’t gives reason for peace talks
The Sokoto State Government has defended its decision to engage in dialogue with repentant bandits as part of a broader security strategy aimed at restoring peace in the state’s troubled areas, dismissing criticisms from others.
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Katsina Govt speaks on negotiating with bandits
The Katsina State Government has denied claims that it is actively negotiating with bandits. Instead, it clarified that its primary focus is on reintegrating repentant criminals who voluntarily surrender their weapons and choose to embrace peace.
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Troops neutralise 3 suspected bandits, recover weapons in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised three suspected bandits in Teng and Kayarda communities of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau.
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Ondo: Police beef up security in worship centres over alleged bandits’ threat
Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police in Ondo State has ordered the deployment of operational assets around worship centres across the state. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Akure.
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Bandits again target Owo Catholic church where worshippers were killed in 2022
Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police in Ondo State has ordered the deployment of operational assets around worship centres across the State.
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Army raids bandits’ camps in Benue, destroys notorious kingpin’s hideout
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with other security agencies, have launched a successful raid on bandits’ camps linked to a notorious leader in Konyo Gbise, near Akwaza in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
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How bandits, extremist groups recruit young boys – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has opened up and disclosed how criminal organisations, bandits and extremist groups recruit young boys into their fold.
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Troops kill bandit, recover AK-47 rifle in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have neutralised a suspected bandit and recovered a rifle in Taraba.
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Troops halt kidnap attempt, rescue six abductees in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued victims along the Wukari-Kente road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation was carried out by Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke deployed at Forward Operating Base Wukari.…
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COAS orders Nigeria Army to free Kwara, Niger from bandits
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has given a marching order to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising the people of Barutein and Kaiama local governments of Kwara. The Chief of Army Staff similarly gave an order to fish out terrorists in Borgu in Kainji Forest of Niger within