Tag: Bandits
Bandits demand new naira notes for release of abducted Zamfara villagers
Suspected terrorists have abducted four persons, a man, woman and two children, in Kolo village, in the Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
They...
76 kidnapped travellers rescued in Kaduna — Police
The Kaduna Police Command says it rescued 76 kidnapped travellers along Funtua-Zaria Road at Gulbala area of Giwa Local Government Area of the State.
In...
Troops kill notorious bandits leader, Kachalla Gudau, deputy in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Gudau, in Kaduna State.
Gudau is alleged to be responsible for most kidnappings...
Kidnappers demand N10m to release Kaduna victim’s corpse
Suspected bandits have demanded N10m as ransom before releasing the lifeless body of one of their victims, Obadiah Ibrahim.
Ibrahim was kidnapped a few weeks...
Troops neutralise 2 fleeing bandits in Kaduna, 3 civilians killed
The Kaduna State government says troops of the Nigerian Army, neutralised two bandits while repelling an attack by the criminal elements at Kankomi...
Bandits ‘steal police officers’ phones’ in Zamfara
Suspected bandits reportedly stolen phones of some police officers during an attack on a police station in Zamfara State.
The incident is understood to have...
80 arrested for allegedly helping bandits – Zamfara govt
The Zamfara State Government says 80 persons have been arrested for allegedly providing assistance to bandits.
They were taken into custody for alleged involvement in...
Insecurity: Matawalle declares total lockdown in three LGAs
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has declared a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi Local Government Areas of of the state following the...
FG reaffirms commitment to fight insurgents, bandits, others
The Federal Government says it is committed to the fight against Boko Haram insurgents, bandits and other criminals wreaking havoc in many parts of...
10 teachers killed, 25 kidnapped in Kaduna – Union
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) in Kaduna State, says about 10 of its members have been killed and 25 others abducted...
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