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Nigeria

DSS, forest guards kill bandits in gun battle, rescue nine abducted victims

Operatives of the Department of State Services and Kwara State Forest Guards have killed three suspected bandits and rescued nine abducted victims during a fierce gun battle in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The intelligence-led operation was carried out on Wednesday in the Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ejiu-Ora and Osi axis of Ekiti LGA, a corridor that borders Ekiti, Kogi and Niger states. The team also included local hunters and vigilantes who joined the DSS and forest guards in combing the forests for the kidnappers. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Ekiti Local Government Council Chairman, Prince Dada Sunday, the victims were abducted from Eju community after the local market and were being moved through a forest route towards Niger State when the security team intercepted the gang. A member of the Kwara Forest Guards, Owolabi Adebayo, said the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 30, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops nab wanted soldier accused of supplying military uniforms to terrorists

The soldier, identified as Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, was earlier declared wanted after allegedly engaging in the illegal sale and diversion of military uniforms to non‑state actors. According to an Army statement, Amutu had absconded from his unit on 3 June 2026, prompting a manhunt by military authorities. Army spokesperson Major Oluwatope Dorcas Aluko said any personnel found aiding terrorists or criminals through the unauthorized sale or distribution of military kit would face the full weight of both military and civil laws. She added that intensive efforts were launched to locate and apprehend Amutu so he could face investigation and appropriate disciplinary action under extant military regulations. The case has raised fresh concerns about how genuine military gear ends up in the hands of terrorists and bandits, who often use such uniforms to disguise […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 26, 2026

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Nigeria

I heard students shouting ‘bandits, bandits’: Oriire survivor narrates dramatic capture

A survivor of the Oriire school abductions has described the dramatic moment bandits stormed their convoy, saying he first realised what was happening when students began shouting “bandits, bandits” in panic. He said the attackers suddenly appeared and ordered teachers and pupils to leave the road and move into the bush, adding that they obeyed because the gunmen were many and about 700 children were following behind. According to the survivor, the bandits then marched the group deep into the forest, where they spent weeks under harsh conditions, often exposed to rain and cold and surviving on limited food and water. He recalled that some captives were later separated from the group and taken away, and that they only realised two men had been killed when they heard their cries fade after being dragged out of sight. The survivor said […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 19, 2026

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Nigeria

Oyo abduction bandits threaten to kill pupils if troops advance

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Christopher Musa says bandits who abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State threatened to kill their captives if troops moved any closer to their camp.guardian+2 Musa disclosed this while giving an update on the rescue efforts for dozens of pupils and teachers taken during coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area. He said the terrorists warned that any attempt by the military to advance on their location would lead to the execution of some of the children.premiumtimesng+1 According to the minister the threat forced security agencies to adjust their tactics so as not to endanger the hostages. He explained that operations on the ground focused on blocking escape routes gathering intelligence and using caution instead of a direct assault that could provoke the abductors.punchng+1 Musa also confirmed that the kidnappers demanded the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 9, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops kill two bandits, arrest four suspects in Kaduna

Troops operating in Kaduna State have killed two suspected bandits and arrested four others during a series of recent operations targeting criminal gangs in the state. The operations were carried out in identified flashpoints where bandits have been attacking rural communities and highways. In one of the operations, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA disrupted an attempted attack through a swift ambush in the Maraban Rido general area, neutralising at least one armed suspect and forcing others to flee. In a separate, intelligence‑led raid, security operatives also arrested four suspected bandits in Tayu, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspects, identified as Abdumumini Abubakar, 40, Maikano Gambo, 47, Saleh Thompson, 47, and Oyonyi Odango, 40, were apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad on March 7, 2026. During the arrest, the team recovered a […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 22, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops crush kidnap plot in Sokoto, rescue 22 victims

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF) North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims and foiled separate abduction attempts in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. Among those rescued were 17 kidnapped passengers who were successfully extricated and handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary action. The gallant troops stormed the kidnappers’ hideout after receiving credible intelligence, tracked the criminals, and engaged them in firefight to extricate the abductees. The operation demonstrated the Nigerian security forces’ commitment to securing the North-West region and dismantling criminal kidnapping networks that have plagued states like Sokoto. Security forces in the area worked in synergy to crush the kidnap plot, intercepting the criminals and disrupting their plans to move the victims to unsafe locations. The rescued victims were subsequently released to their families and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 20, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops rescue 398 kidnap victims, arrest 31 terrorists – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops deployed across Nigeria rescued 398 kidnap victims, arrested 31 suspected terrorists and criminal collaborators, and neutralised 10 terrorists in recent operations nationwide. According to the DHQ, the troops are engaged in ongoing campaigns to rid the country of terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements threatening national security. The operations, conducted across multiple theatres, combined ground assaults, airstrikes, and intelligence-led raids on identified terrorist hideouts, bandit camps, and kidnapping enclaves. During these missions, troops also recovered assorted weapons, ammunition, and other items used to support criminal activities, further degrading the operational capabilities of the groups targeted. The DHQ explained that the rescued kidnap victims have been profiled, given initial medical attention, and are being processed for reunification with their families and communities. Security analysts note that the latest figures add to earlier reports […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 17, 2026

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Nigeria

Police report: Bandits launch over 50 attacks in one week

Nigeria’s security challenges have worsened with a new police report revealing that bandits launched more than 50 attacks across the country within the space of one week, despite the government spending about N57.78bn on security. According to the report cited by Punch, the wave of attacks included killings, abductions, raids on communities, and assaults on security formations in multiple states, underscoring the growing boldness and spread of bandit operations. Many of the incidents occurred in rural areas, where residents remain highly vulnerable due to limited security presence and delayed response times. The report noted that, in that one-week period, bandits targeted highways, villages, worship centres and farmlands, leaving scores of civilians dead, dozens abducted, and several others injured or displaced. Some attacks involved the burning of houses and public infrastructure, further deepening humanitarian and economic pressures on affected communities. Despite […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 15, 2026

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Nigeria

There Is No Invasion of Bandits, Fulani Herdsmen in Ebonyi – Community Police

Ebonyi State Police Command has said that Fulani Herdsmen are not under attack or being chased out of Ebonyi State, dismissing viral videos making rounds on social media as distorted and misleading. In a communique on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Command, DSP Odah Loveth Obianuju, warned the public to beware of fake content circulating online. DSP Odah explained that prior to the fake videos making the rounds, there was no record of a threat to the life of the peace-loving herders or their cows, neither to those residing in the said camp or in the entire State. "There is no invasion of bandits, Fulani herdsmen in Ebonyi," he stated, urging Nigerians to regard the videos as fake, baseless and mischievous. The police communique further revealed that the Fulani community on Saturday paid Christmas and New Year's visit […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 9, 2026

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Nigeria

Bandits Destroy Houses, Kidnap Pastor’s Nine-Year-Old Son in Ondo

Armed bandits have attacked the Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two houses and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy identified as Oluwatobi, the son of a local pastor, Isaac. The midnight raid took place in the Igbosi area of Idogun, where scores of gunmen stormed the community, set fire to buildings and whisked the child away to an unknown destination. Two houses were destroyed during the invasion, while the gunmen abducted the child and damaged two other buildings before fleeing. Some residents who escaped the attack reported hearing gunshots and explosions as the attackers moved through the community. The attack has thrown the community into panic, with residents fleeing into nearby forests and bushes to escape the violence. Local leaders have appealed to the Ondo State security agencies and the Nigeria Police Force to intervene urgently […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 5, 2026

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