Sa’idu Gambo, a vigilante fighter from Katsina State, has expressed frustration fighting bandits in the state, while raising concerns about the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) effectiveness in combating banditry in northern communities. In an interview with News Central TV, Gambo shared his experience and frustrations while defending his village against repeated bandit attacks. Initially skeptical…
Residents across Zamfara State have paid over N500 million to various armed bandit groups since January 2025. The payments are being extorted under threats of abduction, violence, and death, plunging many communities into fear, financial ruin, and displacement. The levies, often imposed in cash and agricultural produce, are demanded in exchange for the “right” to…
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the relentless killings in Benue and Plateau states, lamenting the rising number of mass burials as a result of incessant attacks by armed bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking in Abuja, the Convener of the group, James Paul Adama, described the spate of violence in the North…
Musa Abubakar, the indigene of Sokoto state, who recently renounced Islam for Christianity because of banditry, has reverted to Islam. Abubakar had led two of his three wives into his new found religion until last Saturday when they publicly returned to Islam. It was learnt that Abubakar who hailed from Sabon Birni local government area…
No fewer than 20 gun-wielding bandits attacked Chikakore community in Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Sunday evening, kidnapping five residents, including an entire family. It was learnt on Monday from police sources that the attackers invaded the Health Centre extension axis of Chikakore, around 11pm, forcing themselves into the houses of their…
Nigerian troops kill notorious, wanted terrorist, Sani Rusu In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian troops have neutralized Sani Rusu, a wanted terrorist responsible for numerous attacks in Zamfara State. The operation, which took place in Bamamu, Tsafe Local Government Area, was conducted after intelligence reports revealed Rusu’s presence in the area. The swift raid led to…
After Fulani leaders in some Zamfara communities failed to prevail on wanted bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji, not to carry out his threats to launch fresh attacks, his followers have reportedly invaded Shinkafi Market, killed two traders and abducted scores of residents Turji had threatened to attack communities in Shinkafi local government area in Zamfara State…
A quiet night turned into chaos in Mararraba Mazuga village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as bandits launched a violent attack, abducting 16 people. The attack occurred between 11 p.m. and midnight, Thursday, leaving the community in disarray. According to a resident, Wayas Musa, two victims managed to escape, while seven others were…
In continuation of the onslaught against terrorism, Department of State Services (DSS) operatives on Monday launched a major offensive on AK-47 wielding bandits on motorcycles terrorising and looting shops in Rafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, killing many of them and seizing their cache of weapons and motorcycles. This is the second major…
The Defence Headquarters has described notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, as a “dead man walking,” following his recent threats against the military and communities in Zamfara State. Turji, in a viral video, challenged the military, accusing it of targeting elderly people and demanding the release of a detained associate, Baka Wurgi. He further threatened to…
