The Sokoto State Government has warned residents to remain vigilant as military operations against bandits intensify in the eastern part of the state and surrounding areas. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security Matters, Ahmed Usman, issued the directive in a statement. The government highlighted the success of the ongoing joint military operations, … Read more
Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully neutralized 24 bandits, including seven high-ranking commanders linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. The week-long operation, aimed at dismantling Turji’s operational network, was carried out in Gebe village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, as well as in parts of Shinkafi and Isa LGAs. A … Read more
A prominent bandit leader identified simply as Na’ballo, known for his alliance with Ado Aleiro, has been reported dead. Na’ballo, infamous for instilling fear in local communities, was reportedly killed during a clash between rival bandit groups in the area. Henzodaily reports that the notorious bandit, known for instilling fear in local communities, was said … Read more
The Police Command in Yobe says it has arrested a suspected bandit’s kingpin in Ngalda, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe. SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s Spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Tuesday, said a locally made pistol and three cartridges were recovered during the arrest. He said the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force said on Monday that following efforts to combat crime across the nation, its operatives foiled multiple bandits attacks across several states at the weekend resulting in the elimination of eleven bandits/terrorists in Kogi and Katsina states. The Police also said a total of 207 kidnapped children were rescued from … Read more
Nigerian military forces have reportedly killed the son of notorious bandits kingpin Bello Turji. This is as the military intensified their operations against the infamous bandit leader. The latest development was confirmed in a statement released on X on Sunday by an expert in counterterrorism and insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin, Zagazola Makama. He … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be bandits reportedly shot at a medical doctor at the Kankara General Hospital in Katsina State, located in North-West Nigeria. Reports obtained by Henzodaily revealed that the victim, Dr Murtala Saleh, was on duty on Tuesday night when the assailants stormed the facility. Channels Television reported that Saleh was shot in the … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Mr Mohammed Abubakar has requested the House of Representatives to provide additional 50 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) in the 2025 budget to flush out bandits in the country. Abubakar made the request on Tuesday at the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Defence in Abuja. … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has said only good governance can end insecurity in the country. Henzodaily reports that General Musa said governments at all levels must prioritize policies that would ensure food affordability, education and social amenities for citizens. In an interview with Arise News on Monday, the Chief of … Read more
Police operatives rescued a kidnap victim and wasted three suspected kidnappers in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The rescue efforts began after a distress call was received by Vandiekya Police Divisional Headquarters regarding the kidnap of one Tor Gajir by gunmen in the area. The police swiftly escalated their investigation and … Read more