Scores of residents have been feared killed in a midnight raid by bandits in Kebbi State, SaharaReporters has learnt. It was gathered that the bandits in their large numbers invaded Dan-Kade village in Unashi district under the Zuru chiefdom, killing an unspecified number of persons on Sunday night. AFCON: We’ll play Sudan with “utmost respect”, […]
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Bandits have abducted an unspecified number of traders when they attacked their convoy along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Highway. It was gathered that one trader was feared killed by the bandits when they blocked the highway closed to Unguwar Yako Forest around 11am on Wednesday. Daily Trust learnt that the victims were on their way to Kaduna […]
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A group of bandits has written to the Christian community in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria to close churches or risk ferocious attacks, SaharaReporters has exclusively learnt. The Zamfara State police command has confirmed the threat to SaharaReporters, saying, “We are on top of the threat.” Spokesperson for the command, DSP Mohammed Shehu, told our correspondent […]
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The bandit, who allegedly led Sunday’s attack along the Kaduna-Abuja Road, has been killed. Daily Trust reports many persons were abducted while a former governorship aspirant was killed in a renewed attacks which started on Sunday. Plateau communities receive free eye treatmentWinner emerges in LG TV Gaming contest Bandits had operated along Kaduna-Abuja road for […]
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The wife and mother of Bokkolo, a notorious bandit, were reportedly trapped when fighter jets bombarded his residence in Sokoto State. Nigerian fighter jets were said to have killed several bandits and their relatives. A resident, who confirmed the bombardment of Bokkolo’s residence said, many of his lieutenants were killed in the house. “But we […]
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No fewer than 9 persons have been killed in attacks on Fulani settlements in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust gathered that the attacks suspected to have been carried out by vigilantes from Maza-Kuka occurred between Sunday and Monday. The attacks may be a reprisal of the October 25 invasion of a […]
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THERE is a security alert in Lagos State as Lagos state is particularly witnessing a flurry of upgraded security measures where most of the victims were kidnapped. Beyond the neighbourhoods of wealthy residents of the state, there is a general sense of apprehension among residents after a security company, Eons Intelligence, released another advisory asking […]
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Armed bandits have invaded a joint military camp code-named ‘Burkusuma camp’ in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto, killing many soldiers of the Nigerian Army. The bandits also killed three Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives in the attack. The bandits were said to have shot four villagers in Katsira, two of […]
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Bandits on Monday attacked the residence of a Kaduna State University lecturer, Ahmed Buba, in Zaria, Kaduna, and abducted his six children. The gunmen also shot a soldier, Ebuka Okechukwu, who later died of gunshot wounds in a hospital. The bandits abducted Rabi Isya, Mr Buba’s neighbour’s wife and two of her children. The bandits […]
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Thirty-two of the remaining sixty-three abducted students of Bethel Baptist High school, Damishi, in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have been released from captivity. The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Kaduna state chapter, Joseph Hayab confirmed this to ARISE News. He said the students were released Friday evening and have reunited with their parents. […]
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