Bandit
1 Apr
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the National Assembly to investigate the alleged recruitment of a suspected notorious bandit, Muhammadu Sani Dalhatu, popularly known as Abacha
25 Mar
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a bandit after its operatives raided the kidnappers' hideout in Jibi forest bordering Dei-dei in Abuja. Police spokesman Josephine Adeh in a statement disclosed that the arrest took place on Saturday, March 23 at about 6:00 am after a successful operation. Adeh said…
20 Mar
Waking up to a gunman shining a light around his house, Nigerian Yusuf Thomas took his chance to escape when his would-be kidnapper told him to lie still and walked away to make a call. He was lucky. More than 80 residents from his village in northwest Nigeria's Kaduna State were snatched after gunmen marched…
27 Feb
In a series of violent clashes in Zamfara State, at least five prominent bandit leaders and 48 of their fighters were reportedly killed by the Ado Allero group.
23 Oct
A joint security team comprising the Military, Police, DSS, Civil Defence and Vigilante members has neutralised one suspected bandit and rescued three abducted persons on Sunday, a government statement said.
8 May 2023
The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have neutralised a notorious bandit and recoverd operational motorcycle in Kidandan village of Giwa Local Government Area of the state.
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