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In June 2025 bandits attacked and burned down seven villages in Zamfara Nigeria. This led to the closure of a major road in Katsina due to the ongoing killings and attacks. The bandits who are known for their violent and criminal activities have been a major threat to the safety and security of the region. The attacks have caused fear and panic among the residents and have also disrupted the daily lives of the affected communities. The closure of the road has also caused inconvenience to travelers and has hindered economic activities in the area. The government and security forces are working to address the situation and bring the perpetrators to justice.

  • In June 2025 bandits attacked and burned down seven villages in Zamfara Nigeria.

    This led to the closure of a major road in Katsina due to the ongoing killings and attacks.

    The bandits who are known for their violent and criminal activities have been a major threat to the safety and security of the region.

    The attacks have caused fear and panic among the residents and have also disrupted the daily lives of the affected communities.

    The closure of the road has also caused inconvenience to travelers and has hindered economic activities in the area.

    The government and security forces are working to address the situation and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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The Arewa Joint Action Movement AJAM has taken a dig at the immediate past government of Muhammadu Buhari on issues of insecurity in the North. The

  • The Arewa Joint Action Movement AJAM has taken a dig at the immediate past government of Muhammadu Buhari on issues of insecurity in the North.

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In a recent attack by bandits in Kebbi state Nigeria a new mother and four other villagers were killed while 127 people were abducted. The bandits who were heavily armed attacked the village and opened fire on the residents causing chaos and panic. The pregnant woman was among the victims who lost their lives leaving behind a newborn baby. The bandits also looted the village and took over 100 people as hostages. The incident has sparked outrage and fear among the villagers who are now calling on the government to take immediate action to protect their communities from these attacks.

  • In a recent attack by bandits in Kebbi state Nigeria a new mother and four other villagers were killed while 127 people were abducted.

    The bandits who were heavily armed attacked the village and opened fire on the residents causing chaos and panic.

    The pregnant woman was among the victims who lost their lives leaving behind a newborn baby.

    The bandits also looted the village and took over 100 people as hostages.

    The incident has sparked outrage and fear among the villagers who are now calling on the government to take immediate action to protect their communities from these attacks.

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In a recent attack on the community of Danmuntari in Kebbi state bandits killed 11 people and abducted 117 others. The attack which occurred on May 29 2025 left the community in shock and mourning. The bandits armed with sophisticated weapons stormed the community and began shooting indiscriminately causing chaos and panic among the residents. The state government has condemned the attack and promised to take necessary actions to bring the perpetrators to justice. This attack highlights the growing security challenges in Nigeria and the urgent need for the government to address them and protect its citizens.

  • In a recent attack on the community of Danmuntari in Kebbi state bandits killed 11 people and abducted 117 others.

    The attack which occurred on May 29 2025 left the community in shock and mourning.

    The bandits armed with sophisticated weapons stormed the community and began shooting indiscriminately causing chaos and panic among the residents.

    The state government has condemned the attack and promised to take necessary actions to bring the perpetrators to justice.

    This attack highlights the growing security challenges in Nigeria and the urgent need for the government to address them and protect its citizens.

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised a group of bandits in a community in Plateau state. The operation was carried out following intelligence reports of the bandits activities in the area. The troops engaged the bandits in a gun battle resulting in the death of several of them. The remaining bandits fled the scene leaving behind their weapons and ammunition. The operation was a significant success in the fight against insecurity in the state and has brought relief to the community. The Nigerian Army has continued to intensify efforts to rid the country of criminal elements and restore peace and security.

  • Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised a group of bandits in a community in Plateau state.

    The operation was carried out following intelligence reports of the bandits activities in the area.

    The troops engaged the bandits in a gun battle resulting in the death of several of them.

    The remaining bandits fled the scene leaving behind their weapons and ammunition.

    The operation was a significant success in the fight against insecurity in the state and has brought relief to the community.

    The Nigerian Army has continued to intensify efforts to rid the country of criminal elements and restore peace and security.

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A police officer was injured in a failed attack by bandits on a community in Benue state Nigeria. The incident occurred on May 27 2025 and resulted in the officer sustaining serious injuries. The bandits who were armed with sophisticated weapons attempted to raid the community but were met with resistance from the police. The injured officer was rushed to the hospital for treatment and the situation was brought under control by the police. This attack highlights the ongoing issue of banditry in Nigeria and the bravery of the police in protecting communities from such attacks.

  • A police officer was injured in a failed attack by bandits on a community in Benue state Nigeria.

    The incident occurred on May 27 2025 and resulted in the officer sustaining serious injuries.

    The bandits who were armed with sophisticated weapons attempted to raid the community but were met with resistance from the police.

    The injured officer was rushed to the hospital for treatment and the situation was brought under control by the police.

    This attack highlights the ongoing issue of banditry in Nigeria and the bravery of the police in protecting communities from such attacks.

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Former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has given his support for the establishment of forest guards to combat terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. This decision was made during a meeting with the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other stakeholders in the South-West region. The forest guards will be responsible for monitoring and protecting the vast forests in the region which have become a haven for criminals. Tinubu emphasized the need for a coordinated effort among all stakeholders to effectively tackle the security challenges facing the country. This move is a step towards ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the region.

  • Former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has given his support for the establishment of forest guards to combat terrorism and banditry in Nigeria.

    This decision was made during a meeting with the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other stakeholders in the South-West region.

    The forest guards will be responsible for monitoring and protecting the vast forests in the region which have become a haven for criminals.

    Tinubu emphasized the need for a coordinated effort among all stakeholders to effectively tackle the security challenges facing the country.

    This move is a step towards ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the region.

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A lawmaker has raised concern over the disturbing trend of bandits using babies as dog food. The lawmaker who represents a constituency in Nigeria expressed his shock and disgust at this inhumane practice. He called on the government to take immediate action to put an end to this barbaric act and bring those responsible to justice. The lawmaker also urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. This shocking revelation highlights the desperate and cruel tactics used by bandits in their criminal activities and serves as a call to action for the government to address the issue of banditry in the country.

  • A lawmaker has raised concern over the disturbing trend of bandits using babies as dog food.

    The lawmaker who represents a constituency in Nigeria expressed his shock and disgust at this inhumane practice.

    He called on the government to take immediate action to put an end to this barbaric act and bring those responsible to justice.

    The lawmaker also urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

    This shocking revelation highlights the desperate and cruel tactics used by bandits in their criminal activities and serves as a call to action for the government to address the issue of banditry in the country.

News Northern Govs Call For Collective Action In Tackling Terror, Banditry

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In recent attacks by bandits 19 hunters were killed in Bauchi state and two vigilantes were killed in Niger state. The hunters were reportedly ambushed while on a mission to rescue victims of a previous attack by the bandits. The vigilantes were killed while on patrol in their community. These attacks highlight the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria particularly in the northern region. The government has been criticized for its inability to effectively address these issues and protect its citizens. The families of the victims are left devastated and communities are living in fear as banditry and other forms of violence continue to plague the country.

  • In recent attacks by bandits 19 hunters were killed in Bauchi state and two vigilantes were killed in Niger state.

    The hunters were reportedly ambushed while on a mission to rescue victims of a previous attack by the bandits.

    The vigilantes were killed while on patrol in their community.

    These attacks highlight the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria particularly in the northern region.

    The government has been criticized for its inability to effectively address these issues and protect its citizens.

    The families of the victims are left devastated and communities are living in fear as banditry and other forms of violence continue to plague the country.