The Aare onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged Southwest governors to urgently address the growing security threats of bandits infiltrating their states. Henzodaily reports that Gani made the plea after the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 2025 annual interfaith service in Ibadan on Monday, raised the alarm over bandits operations in the state. … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has raised alarm on the movement of criminal elements from North West region of the country into the state. Governor Makinde disclosed that bandits had already set their camps Fashola area of the state. He, however, assured that his administration would ensure all criminal elements are made to … Read more
No fewer than 18 kidnap victims have been rescued from the hands of bandits in Katsina State after the state police command foiled kidnap attempt along the Funtua-Gusau highway in Zamfara State. The Command also succeeded in recovering an unspecified number of rustled animals after foiling cattle rustling attempt at Gidan Gada village … Read more
After notorious bandits leader, Bello Turji vowed to launch attacks in response to the arrest of his relatives, some bandits have abducted passengers and burnt their vehicle in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Although it is unclear if this development is related to the threats, the incident occurred at Kwanar … Read more
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a 25-year-old woman named Shamsiyya Ahadu, who is believed to be an ammunition courier for criminals, including the camp of notorious bandits kingpin Bello Turji. Reports obtained by Henzodaily on Sunday revealed that the suspect was nabbed by forces from Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, engaged … Read more
Benue in panic mode as the people of Yaav and Mbakyol council wards of Kwande local government area of Benue State as armed bandits suspected to be herdsmen invaded the two communities on Christmas day, killing over 12 people and abducted seven children. A resident of now deserted Mbadura council ward who is … Read more
Bandits have snatched foodstuffs and drinks from a man on a motorcycle at Gidan Abe community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. A community leader from the area confirmed the incident on Monday. He said the incident happened on Saturday, around 5:23pm when the man, who went to purchase a bag of rice, drinks and … Read more
A yet-to-be-ascertained number of traders en route to Ado-Ekiti at Emure Ile have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits. Henzodaily learnt that the assailants ambushed an 18-passenger vehicle on Sunday on the outskirts of Emure-Owo as the bus was returning from Onitsha. A representative from the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, … Read more
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old notorious bandit, identified as Aliyu Umar. Henzodaily reports that the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, in a statement on Wednesday, said the bandit was arrested on December 16, 2024, in Zaria. Umar reportedly had in his possession eight AK-47 magazines and 50 rounds of … Read more
Two individuals suspected to be bandits were reportedly killed during an attempt to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp allegedly established by the infamous extremist leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara State. It was gathered that the incident took place in Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, both situated within the Talata Mafara … Read more