Banditry

After suspected armed bandits attacked a police convoy in Katsina State and stole their service weapons, two police officers were slain. Police sources revealed that the event…
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Negotiating with terrorists and criminals is still the best practical way to address Nigeria's insecurity problem, according to controversial Islamic preacher Ahmad Gumi. According…
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According to security officials and local informants, the alleged murder of Alti, a well-known forest bandit commander, has spurred new competition and retaliation among armed groups…
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The Federal Government does not negotiate or pay ransom to terrorist organizations or kidnappers, according to General Christopher Musa, Minister of Defense. In an interview with BBC…
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Stakeholders at a high-level roundtable organised by the Kano Concerned Journalists’ Forum (KCJF) have warned that insecurity in Kano State is escalating due to…
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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has defended the commission’s ongoing crackdown…
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The Turakin Keana, Prince Mark Elayo, has said that the establishment of the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) will be a game-changer in addressing the region’s…
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Governor Dauda Lawal has informed the World Bank that his administration was gradually winning the war against banditry in Zamfara State. The governor disclosed this during an…
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Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has urged increased collaboration and funding for the defence sector to effectively combat and eliminate banditry…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Northwest Reclamation Front (ANRF) has raised concerns over persistent security and economic challenges in the region, urging…
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