Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have apprehended a group involved in supplying motorcycles to Boko Haram terrorists operating in Niger and Kaduna states. Henzodaily reports that motorcycles are predominantly utilized by terrorists in the Northern region of the country for conducting kidnappings and launching attacks on local communities. During a press briefing in Abuja … Read more
A group of not fewer than 20 armed bandits invaded Chikakore community in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday night, abducting five residents, including a family of three and their visitor. According to police sources, the assailants stormed the Health Centre extension area of Chikakore around 11 pm. The victims included Adesiyan Akinropo, his wife, … Read more
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has confirmed that his administration is negotiating with bandits to ensure peace in the state. Governor Sani disclosed that the peace deal is based on appeals by the people of the state, especially those most affected by the activities of the insurgents. He added, however, that the peace deal … Read more
Bandits have demanded a ransom of ₦540 million for the victims abducted during an attack on a General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. Henzodaily recalls that the attack, which occurred on Tuesday, left a medical doctor, Dr. Murtala Sale Dandashire, and another individual with gunshot injuries. Dr. Dandashire sustained a gunshot … Read more
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