Thursday, June 25, 2026

Banditry

May 2, 2024

3,000 suspects arrested, prosecuted in Kano in one year

The CP said the intervention of the police command secured the state’s historic site.

Usaini Gumel
March 12, 2024

Ramadan: Allah ordained us to make sacrifices, Tinubu asks Muslims to pray for Nigeria’s stability

“President Tinubu advised the Muslim faithful to demonstrate kindness to one another and their neighbours while also supporting the less privileged in society.”

President Bola Tinubu at the State House mosque for the Ramadan Tafsir
February 18, 2024

Blame Buhari, Emefiele for nationwide hunger; we didn’t know things were this bad: Akpabio

Mr Akpabio insists that eight months were not enough to effect a change and undo the damage of Messrs Buhari and Emefiele’s policy.

Buhari, Akpabio, Emefiele
January 24, 2024

Expert blames banditry, kidnapping, other crimes on economic hardship, unemployment

“Parents must also warn their wards seriously against being used particularly for kidnapping either as kidnappers or informants.”

Gunmen
January 16, 2024

President Tinubu describes Buhari regime as ‘eight turbulent years’

“President Buhari assumed office at a very difficult period of our national life when the economy was spiralling into recession…,” said Mr Tinubu.

Bola Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari
January 15, 2024

Gov Lawal urged to end banditry after Supreme Court victory

Zamfara has been plagued by banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling.

Daudal Lawa and Bandits
January 5, 2024

Ife Awkuzu group asks government to prioritise youth development

He also urged the federal, state and local governments to support the association to secure the future of young Nigerians.

Ife Awkuzu Development Association
November 12, 2023

Many northerners responsible for unending banditry in North-West: Matawalle

The minister, however, said that security was a collective responsibility for all Nigerians, urging all to put their differences aside and team up to fight it.

Bello Matawalle
October 27, 2023

NDLEA seized over 6,668 tonnes of illicit substances in two years: Buba Marwa

Mr Marwa also said that over 36,096 suspects had been arrested and more than 6,043 already prosecuted and convicted within the same period.

Buba Marwa
October 20, 2023

We’re scrutinising Katsina traditional rulers aiding banditry: Gov. Radda

The governor, who decried the incessant attacks on the state residents, said his administration was trying to curb the menace.

Governor Dikko Radda