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No more ransom, no talks with terrorists, says Defence Minister

Defence Minister General Christopher Musa has declared that there should be no more negotiations or ransom payments to terrorists in Nigeria, insisting that such actions only strengthen criminal groups.​ Speaking during his ministerial screening and in comments highlighted by the Ministry of Defence, Musa warned that paying ransom gives terrorists money and time to regroup, re-arm and plan fresh attacks, noting that some communities that negotiated were later attacked again.​ He urged all levels of government to adopt a united position against negotiating with terrorists or bandits, stressing that ransom payments must stop if Nigeria is serious about ending kidnappings and insurgency.​ Musa also pointed out that Nigeria’s banking and digital payment systems can be used more effectively to trace ransom money and disrupt terrorist financing networks when supported by a unified national database and stronger security coordination.​ The minister […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 4, 2025

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Nigeria

Kwara Monarch Escapes as Vigilantes Battle Bandits

The abducted monarch of Bayagan community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, has escaped from armed bandits along with six other captives. Community sources said they fled on Sunday evening after local vigilantes launched a fierce offensive on the kidnappers’ camp deep inside the forest.​ The vigilante team reportedly tracked the gang to the Eku Idaji area, near Igbaja, and engaged them in heavy gunfire. Although the monarch and the other escapees had not yet returned to Bayagan at the time of the report, they contacted community members to confirm they were safe and out of the kidnappers’ control.​ The bandits had earlier demanded N150 million for the monarch’s release and called the community early on Sunday to reinforce their ransom demand. During that call, they allowed Alhaji Salami to speak, and he begged his […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 1, 2025

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 Bandits Rampage Across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto, Kwara

Bandits have launched fresh attacks across four Nigerian states, abducting worshippers, a monarch, a bride and her bridal party, and other residents, while killing at least one woman and demanding huge ransoms. The coordinated wave of violence in Kogi, Kano, Sokoto and Kwara has renewed public anger over worsening insecurity and perceived gaps in government response.​ In Kogi State, gunmen stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, during a service, firing shots and forcing worshippers to flee in panic. The pastor, known as Orlando, his wife and several congregants were taken away, though the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear.​ Kogi’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said state authorities and security agencies had intensified a manhunt for the attackers and promised that all abducted worshippers would be rescued alive. He urged residents to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 1, 2025

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Nigeria

Why FG Hasn’t Prosecuted Terrorism Financiers – Minister

The Federal Government has not prosecuted suspected terrorism financiers because such cases require extensive, delicate investigations that cannot be rushed, according to Minister of Information Mohammed Idris. Speaking on Channels TV, Idris said the process is not as simple as having a list and moving suspects to court; solid evidence must first be gathered. Public pressure remains high, with critics linking delays to government complicity and growing insecurity. While some suspects were identified under past administrations, no high-profile cases have materialized in court, fueling distrust. Idris insisted progress is being made—highlighting that since May 2023, over 13,500 criminals have been neutralized, and 17,000 apprehended—with many already being tried or sentenced for security-related offenses. He called for patience and partnership with both domestic and foreign allies, emphasizing the complexity and diversity of Nigeria’s security crisis and ongoing diplomatic efforts to clarify […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 22, 2025

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Nigeria

Inside Maga Schoolgirls Abduction: Bandits Kill Vice Principal, Residents Recount Attacks

The abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive School, Maga, Kebbi State, left families and residents in shock. Armed bandits invaded the school hostel at night, killed Vice Principal Hassan Makuku in front of his wife, and forced their daughter to show them the hostel entrance. The bandits shot the security guard who resisted and took his phone before storming the hostel. While some girls managed to escape, several families now grieve loved ones lost or abducted. Mother Amina Hassan Makuku, who witnessed her husband’s killing, shared the traumatic events and described how she refused to follow bandits after they murdered him. Khadija Hassan, her 15-year-old daughter, narrowly escaped being taken. Other mothers, including Aisha Sani, revealed that two of their daughters remain captive. Residents recounted previous attacks in the area, failures by security operatives to act on warnings, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 22, 2025

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Nigeria

99 Percent Northern Bandits Are Nigerians

Security and intelligence analyst Yahuza Getso has stated that 99 percent of bandits operating in Nigeria's North-West and North-Central regions are Nigerian citizens. Speaking on Channels Television, Getso noted that the authorities are aware of their identities and locations, emphasizing that most of these criminals are not hiding in remote or hard-to-reach places. His comments follow nationwide outrage after recent attacks, including the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno. Getso suggested that security agencies have the intelligence needed but must act effectively to address the situation. He stressed that increased boldness among bandits and insurgents highlights the urgent need for stronger responses and better counterterrorism strategies in Nigeria.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 19, 2025

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Nigeria

Army Chief Orders Rescue of Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, visited Maga community in Kebbi State after bandits kidnapped 25 students from Government Girls Secondary School. During his visit, the army boss instructed troops of Operation Fasan Yamma to take every necessary action to rescue the schoolgirls and ensure their safe return. He warned that bandits now target schools and other soft spots and emphasized the need for better intelligence and round-the-clock operations. He pushed commanders to act swiftly on all new information. Shaibu also encouraged local vigilantes and hunters to support the security agents by sharing local intelligence, due to their strong knowledge of the area and forests where the bandits hide. He said that cooperation between locals and the military was essential to finding the students and restoring peace. He condemned the bandits’ goal to disrupt education, promising that children […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 18, 2025

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Nigeria

How I Led 600 Bandits to Surrender – Gumi Defends Peace Efforts

Popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has defended his controversial peace efforts with bandits, revealing he played a pivotal role in causing over 600 armed bandits and their commanders to surrender in Sabon Garin Yadi forest, Kaduna State. Speaking in a recent statement, Gumi described his mediation—accompanied by the then Kaduna State Commissioner of Police in January 2021—as a successful intervention aimed at de-escalating violence and promoting dialogue. Gumi claimed the meeting persuaded the militants to lay down arms in exchange for security and basic amenities, but also criticised the government for failing to honour its part of the agreement. According to Gumi, the missed opportunity led to renewed violence, as none of the bandits’ conditions were fulfilled. He dismissed calls for his arrest as misguided, insisting that mediation and open dialogue remain essential tools for peace. Gumi cautioned Nigerians against […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 16, 2025

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Nigeria

 Panic as Bandits Abduct 6 Defence Ministry Directors, Kill 3 Youths in Nasarawa

There is panic in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service following the abduction of six directors from the Defence Ministry by gunmen along the Kabba-Lokoja highway while en route from Lagos to Abuja for official promotion exams. The victims—Mrs. Ngozi Ibeziakor, Mrs. C. Emeribe, Mrs. Helen Ezeakor, Mrs. C. Ladoye, Mrs. J. Onwuzurike, and Mrs. Catherine Essien—are all members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, working at Command Day Secondary School, Ojo. The ambush, which occurred November 10, has sparked renewed fears for the safety of civil servants on national assignments. The Defence Ministry has mobilized security forces and launched urgent rescue efforts. Separately, three Migil youths from Duduguru in Keana Local Government Area, Nasarawa, were killed by bandits while passing news of a relative’s death. The rising insecurity has led communities to urge international powers to intervene, with […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 12, 2025

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Nigeria

NAF Airstrikes Kill Terrorists, Bandits Across Borno, Kwara, Katsina, and More

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified counter-terrorism and anti-bandit campaigns across the country, launching precision airstrikes that killed scores of ISWAP terrorists at Mallam Fatori and Shuwaram in Borno State. Strikes also destroyed bandit camps in Garin Dandi and Chigogo (Kwara) and Zango Hill (Kankara, Katsina). These coordinated missions are part of Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Fasan Yamma, aimed at severely degrading criminal networks nationwide. Real-time intelligence guided the actions, resulting in destroyed hideouts, logistics centers, weapons storage, and the deaths of numerous dangerous elements. In Borno, ISWAP mobility was crippled, while multiple bandit enclaves in Kwara and Katsina suffered devastating losses. Armed reconnaissance expanded the reach into Zamfara, Kebbi, and Kaduna, neutralizing targets along notorious bandit routes. A deadly clash between Boko Haram (JAS) and ISWAP factions in Abadam, Borno, resulted in over 100 deaths, further weakening […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 11, 2025

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