A six-month-old baby and her mother were kidnapped alongside other children below the age of 10 after bandits stormed the Angwan Gimbiya community in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) in Kaduna State. A widow in the community has since narrated how her husband got killed in her presence. She spoke during a visit to theContinue reading “My Husband Sacrificed Himself After Bandits Threatened To Kill Everyone At Home -Widow Says”
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Bandits now to be treated as terrorists, Malami confirms
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has confirmed that bandits operating in the country have now been branded terrorists and will now be treated as such. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday night, he recalled that a court order had been sought and obtained andContinue reading “Bandits now to be treated as terrorists, Malami confirms”
How Armed Bandits Invaded Fulani Base At Midnight And Killed Man Amid Rising Insecurity
Recent happenings have indicated that the insecurity in some parts of the country is getting more serious despite efforts to contain it. Among the worst hit states are the states in the North West part of the country. Kaduna State is one of those states that have been having several attacks by armed bandits. InContinue reading “How Armed Bandits Invaded Fulani Base At Midnight And Killed Man Amid Rising Insecurity”
Banditry: Northern Elders warn against declaring all Fulanis terrorists
Northern Elders under the umbrella of the Northern Elders Forum, have warned against any move targeted at designating all Fulani persons as terrorists.null DAILY POST reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided by Justice Taiwo had declared the bandits terrorising parts of the North as terrorists, saying their criminal activities were acts ofContinue reading “Banditry: Northern Elders warn against declaring all Fulanis terrorists”
Bandits demand N299m for abducted police orderly, Kaduna worshippers
Bandits, who abducted Dambo Hosea, the police orderly of a slain former governorship aspirant in Zamfara State, Sagir Hamidu, along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway last Sunday, have demanded N200m as ransom for his release. Also, abductors of 66 worshippers of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have Continue reading “Bandits demand N299m for abducted police orderly, Kaduna worshippers”
Why Gumi Must Begin To Dissociate Himself From Bandits Now
After series of call on the federal government to declare bandits ravaging the North-western and the North-central regions as terrorists, on Friday, a FederalHigh Court in Abuja declared the activities of bandits’ groups as acts of terrorism. Photo Credit: Punchng The declaration came about five days after the notorious bandits abducted some travellers and killed aContinue reading “Why Gumi Must Begin To Dissociate Himself From Bandits Now”
Court declares bandits as terrorists, proscribes two northern groups
A Federal High Court in Abuja has outlawed the activities of some groups linked to banditry and declared their activities as acts of terrorism. In a ruling yesterday, the Abuja court specifically declared the activities of the “Yan Bindiga Group” and the “Yan Ta’adda Group” and other similar groups in any part of the country, especially in the NorthwestContinue reading “Court declares bandits as terrorists, proscribes two northern groups”
FG Should Heed Gumi’s Advice, Grant Bandits National Honours
Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi is an Islamic cleric, scholar and former military officer with the rank of captain in the Nigeria Army. He served in the Nigerian Army Medical Corp (NAMC) as a medical officer. He is by no means a riff-raff or an irritating semi-literate cleric who barely understands the implications of what he says,Continue reading “FG Should Heed Gumi’s Advice, Grant Bandits National Honours”
Tension as bandits commander, Turji releases Sokoto communities to pay taxes, issues ultimatum [Full list]
Bandits operating in Sokoto State under the leadership of a notorious Commander, Bello Turji have imposed taxes to about 42 communities to pay. Deadline for the payment has also been set, according to a local media which interacted with the locals. The bandits leader, Turji reportedly relocated from Zamfara to Sokoto in the heat ofContinue reading “Tension as bandits commander, Turji releases Sokoto communities to pay taxes, issues ultimatum [Full list]”
Many Feared Killed As Bandits Launch House-To-House Raid In Buhari’s Home State
No fewer than five communities were struck by the armed men, where a yet to be ascertained number of people were either killed or injured. Many people are feared killed and properties burnt down in fresh attacks on communities in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Daily Trust reports. The attack, which reportedly beganContinue reading “Many Feared Killed As Bandits Launch House-To-House Raid In Buhari’s Home State”
After Overthrowing The Rulers Of Gangara Village, Shouldn’t Bandits Be Declared As Terrorists?
It is nothing new that as the spate of insecurity continues to militate against the northern part of Nigeria, one of the two major groups of outlaws who are responsible for it is the bandits. And it will be recalled that due to the debilitating manner in which they unleash havocs on the North-West andContinue reading “After Overthrowing The Rulers Of Gangara Village, Shouldn’t Bandits Be Declared As Terrorists?”
What Were The 18 Bandits Intercepted With 500 Daggers By Amotekun Intending To Do With Such Weapons?
A recent development report reaching my notice from Sahara Reporters has revealed how the Amotekun security operatives that are operating in the Southwest part of the country have today intercepted and arrested not less than 18 bandits being conveyed in 3 buses in Ondo State. Photo Credit: Daily Post The report which came about as a positiveContinue reading “What Were The 18 Bandits Intercepted With 500 Daggers By Amotekun Intending To Do With Such Weapons?”
Nigerian Police Lied, We Were Ambushed By 150 Bandits – NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disputed the Zamfara State Police Command claim that a joint security team overpowered some bandits. Spokesperson for the police command, Muhammad Shehu, had said that on October 28, joint Police/Civil Defence operatives deployed along Kaura Namoda–Shinkafi Road were ambushed by suspected bandits who came in aContinue reading “Nigerian Police Lied, We Were Ambushed By 150 Bandits – NSCDC”
Why we’ve not declared bandits as terrorists
Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has said that the need to follow due process was responsible for the delay in declaring bandits as terrorists. Magashi, who stated this on Friday, in Maiduguri, while fielding questions from newsmen, added that there was a procedure that needed to be observed before such a declaration.Continue reading “Why we’ve not declared bandits as terrorists”
Bandits collecting taxes doesn’t mean they’ve taken over – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the fact that bandits are imposing levies on communities does not mean they have taken control. Mohammed said this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday while reacting to an article by The Economist magazine titled, ‘Insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria.’ The minister said the London-basedContinue reading “Bandits collecting taxes doesn’t mean they’ve taken over – Lai Mohammed”
One major Lesson to be Learned as Bandits assassinate a Bandit Kingpin, Damina in Zamfara State
Among the notorious bandits terrorising the northern part of Nigeria is Damina. He is known for causing harm and disturbing the peaceful life of farmers in Zamfara state all this while, until he was shot dead recently. According to the information available about Damina, he enjoyed ruling over and controlling the people of Zamfara StateContinue reading “One major Lesson to be Learned as Bandits assassinate a Bandit Kingpin, Damina in Zamfara State”
How The Killing Of 18 Muslim Worshippers By Bandits Raised A Doubt About Gov Masari’s Earlier Claims
Amid the conspiracy surrounding the activities of bandits in the North and how these outlaws seem to be gaining momentum by the day and advancing in their method of operation, a recent sad report from Sahara Reporters has revealed how bandits invaded a Mosque located in Mashegu local government area of Niger state and killed not lessContinue reading “How The Killing Of 18 Muslim Worshippers By Bandits Raised A Doubt About Gov Masari’s Earlier Claims”
Opposition to Declaring Bandits Terrorists: ACF, MBF, Ohanaeze, Afenifere, CAN rain knocks on Gumi
The major ethnic groups, yesterday, gave renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, hard knocks for opposing declaration of bandits as terrorists on the ground that doing so could cause holy war and worsen Nigeria’s insecurity, a high price he said the country could not afford to pay. Those who criticised Gumi include the Arewa ConsultativeContinue reading “Opposition to Declaring Bandits Terrorists: ACF, MBF, Ohanaeze, Afenifere, CAN rain knocks on Gumi”
The Sen Who Said Nigerians Were Exaggerating Insecuriy Under Buhari Has Spent 50Days With Kidnappers
It was reported some weeks back that the former senator that represented the good people of Eket Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Nelson Effiong was kidnapped in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Since the time he was kidnapped till now, the senator has been with those who abducted him. Based on thatContinue reading “The Sen Who Said Nigerians Were Exaggerating Insecuriy Under Buhari Has Spent 50Days With Kidnappers”
Expose sponsors of banditry, terrorism in Nigeria, KAICIID urges FG
A religious organisation under the aegis of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue on Monday called on the Federal Government to name the sponsors of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. The organisation which asked the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to deal decisively with the terrorism financiers, saidContinue reading “Expose sponsors of banditry, terrorism in Nigeria, KAICIID urges FG”
Garba Shehu tackles Lai Mohammed, says bandits are terrorists
Peoples Gazette “‘bandits’ who have the resources and technology to shoot down a military fighter jet are not bandits at all…they are essentially no different to Boko Haram.” President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aide Garba Shehu has denounced the claim of information minister Lai Mohammed that bandits terrorising the country, especially the North-West, are common criminals. Continue reading “Garba Shehu tackles Lai Mohammed, says bandits are terrorists”
El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna
El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna StateBy Ibrahim Hassan, KADUNAGovernor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State, has called on the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists to allow the Nigerian military deal with them according to international law This came as no fewerContinue reading “El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna”
Police arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Katsina —PPRO
THE Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, on Thursday, presented over N22 million to families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, in Nasarawa State.The Police Command in Kano state has arrested two persons for allegedly supplying fuel to bandits in Katsina state, from Kano, the command’s Public RelationsContinue reading “Police arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Katsina —PPRO”
Bandits release 5 more Bethel students, matron
BREAKING: Bandits kill Southern Kaduna District head, son Bandits have released five more students and the matron of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev Dr Israel Adelani Akanji, said the students and their matron were released on Friday evening, while theContinue reading “Bandits release 5 more Bethel students, matron”
Notorious Bandit Leader, Turji Kachalla, Allegedly Flees From Military Raids In Zamfara State
Notorious Bandit Leader, Turji Kachalla, Allegedly Flees From Military Raids In Zamfara State Even before the Military started the invasions of the Bandits in their hideouts deep inside the forest in Zamfara State, different daily activities were either banned or suspended. These include: banning the sale of fuel in cans, the suspenson of weekly marketsContinue reading “Notorious Bandit Leader, Turji Kachalla, Allegedly Flees From Military Raids In Zamfara State”
Again, bandits hit Niger, kill 30, Kaduna shuts phone services
The Kaduna State Government, as part of efforts to address rising insecurity in the state, has banned the use of motorcycles, popularly known as okada, for commercial and personal purposes. The state also announced the shutdown of communication networks in some parts of the state beginning from Wednesday. The state Commissioner for Internal Security andContinue reading “Again, bandits hit Niger, kill 30, Kaduna shuts phone services”
“Bandits Were Created By Buhari In 2014”- Nuhu Ribadu
Bandits were created by Gen Mohammadu Buhari Rtd to oust Jonathan Bandits are not Boko Haram nor Herdsmen It all started in April 2014 when Mohammadu Buhari assembled his ardent supporters, promoters and strategists to determine how to remove President Jonathan Goodluck. Prominent amongst them were El-Rufai, Gen Danbazo (Rtd) A decision was reached toContinue reading ““Bandits Were Created By Buhari In 2014”- Nuhu Ribadu”
Katsina Police arrest three women concealing petrol in bags for bandits
A team of policemen, operating along Katsina-Jibia road have arrested a mother, her daughter, alongside another woman, for concealing petrol in their bag to take to bandits in the forest. The Spokesman, Katsina Police Command, SP. Isah Gambo paraded the three suspects at the state police headquarters on Thurday. The suspects, who confessed to haveContinue reading “Katsina Police arrest three women concealing petrol in bags for bandits”
MILITARY INVADES KATSINA FOREST, SMOKES OUT BANDITS, RESCUES KIDNAPPED VICTIMS
No fewer than 20 kidnapped victims have escaped from the deadly Rugu Forest in Nigeria Northwest after bandits who held them bound for over five months fled for dear lives on citing an air force fighter jet. Among the victims are 18 females and 2 males abducted five months ago from Katoge village in BatsariContinue reading “MILITARY INVADES KATSINA FOREST, SMOKES OUT BANDITS, RESCUES KIDNAPPED VICTIMS”
Bandits Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman In Kaduna After He Failed To Pay N20m Ransom
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed the Chairman of Lere Local Government branch of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Kaduna State, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi Damba. The Fulani community leader popularly known as Dambardi, was killed in the early hours of Friday, September 17, in his village, Lere. The State Chairman ofContinue reading “Bandits Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman In Kaduna After He Failed To Pay N20m Ransom”
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