Over 20,000 people were either killed or injured in violent events throughout Nigeria from 2020 to 2024, as detailed in a recent report that underscores the country’s escalating security crisis in the country. The report, released by the non-governmental organization Nextier, indicated that Nigeria experienced 5,291 violent incidents during this timeframe, including 43 terrorist attacks … Read more
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. Idris said Lawal gave the assurance when he visited the World Bank office in Abuja. He said the … Read more
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 … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has stated that foreign insurgents should be blamed for the influx in banditry in the North East and North West regions of Nigeria. Henzodaily reports that there has being deadly attacks on military bases and civilian populations in the last few weeks. Speaking on the escalating situation during the first military briefing … Read more
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 Proposal for the Ministry of Defence to the Senate and House of … Read more
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has urged unknown gunmen still in hiding to lay down their arms and join society in contributing positively to the progress of the state. Uzodinma made the appeal at the funeral of the slain former Imo APC Woman leader, Orlu zone, Jenny Rachael Okonkwo, who was murdered in … Read more
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho has vowed to go after bandits hiding in forests across the South-West region, provided the government permits him. Speaking via a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, Igboho lamented that he can no longer stand by and watch bandits attacking, killing and raping his people. He insisted that he … Read more
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has expressed sadness over the unprovoked attacks on Anwase community in Kwande Local Government Area Benue State, where about 11 innocent residents were gruesomely murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Henzodaily reports that the dire incident occured on December 25 when the people were celebrating Christmas with their families. … Read more
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has stated that he remains committed in his fight against banditry in the state despite vested interests working tirelessly to frustrate his efforts. He fumed that the recent tactical change by the terrorists, which involves planting explosive devices on soft targets is cowardly and kicks of a dying … Read more
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 … Read more