A fresh controversy over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has drawn attention to alleged links between influential individuals and notorious bandit networks, after a man identified as Hassan publicly named a northern senator in connection with claims involving wanted bandit kingpin Dogo Gide. Hassan’s allegations, which have circulated widely online, have not been established by a court. […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has renewed his administration’s rejection of negotiations with bandits following a recent attack in Bungudu Local Government Area, assuring affected communities that efforts to restore security will continue. The governor made the position known during a condolence visit to Bungudu, where he met traditional and community leaders as well as […]
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Minna, Niger State — The Niger State Government has intensified efforts to tackle insecurity with the launch of a 218-member Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and the deployment of 12 newly commissioned police operational vehicles aimed at improving security operations across the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago unveiled the new security initiative during a ceremony […]
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Nigeria’s military has intensified its campaign against armed bandit groups in the North-West, launching a coordinated air and ground offensive against four of the region’s most wanted terrorist commanders in Zamfara State. The latest operation, carried out by the Joint Task Force North-West under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, was designed to disrupt what security intelligence indicated […]
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Nigerian security forces have rescued 10 people who were abducted by suspected terrorists during a coordinated operation in Sokoto State, marking another effort to curb kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West. The rescue mission, carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, involved troops of the Nigerian Army working alongside the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps. […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that armed bandits once abducted his brothers and demanded a ransom of ₦300 million, but he refused to negotiate or make any payment, arguing that paying kidnappers only fuels more criminal activities. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the governor said the incident reinforced his long-standing position against […]
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The Osun State Government has unveiled a new security strategy designed to protect mining communities from criminal infiltration, following intelligence reports pointing to emerging threats around key mining locations across the state. Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the initiative during a mining security stakeholders’ conference held in Osogbo, where government officials, security agencies, traditional rulers, mining […]
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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has declared that his administration will not enter into any peace agreement with armed groups responsible for insecurity in the state, insisting that lasting security can only be achieved through decisive action against criminal networks. The governor made the position known during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where […]
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The Nigerian military has intensified its counter-terrorism campaign in Katsina State following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, with troops launching a new offensive operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating across parts of the North-West. The Defence Headquarters Joint Task Force North West has commenced Operation Clean Sweep III, a coordinated military […]
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Nigeria’s worsening security challenges have reached another troubling level as at least seven military figures — including serving commanders and a retired senior officer — have reportedly lost their lives to terrorist attacks, banditry, and kidnapping-related incidents since the beginning of 2026. The deaths have intensified concerns over the country’s ability to contain insurgency, especially […]
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Southwest Security Agencies Mobilize to Prevent Bandit Influx In response to Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent alert about the migration of bandits from North-Central to Oyo State, key security bodies including the Nigeria Police, Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), and the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) have committed to preventing the infiltration of criminal elements in the […]
