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Banditry

November 28, 2022

Army, NITDA partner on modern technology for national security

Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya says Nigeria was currently witnessing one of the most challenging times in its history.

Lieutenant-General Faruk Yahaya,
October 15, 2022

Katsina takes census of bandits’ ravaged communities

A committee headed by Deputy Governor Mannir Yakubu was undertaking the census of banditry-affected victims in the state.

October 14, 2022

Nigeria at crossroads; needs honest judges: CJN Ariwoola

“Nigeria is currently plagued with myriads of problems that require sincere and honest interventions of judicial officers.”

CJN Ariwoola
October 14, 2022

Gov Matawalle announces lockdown in Zamfara over bandits’ resurgence

The Zamfara government, on Friday, announced a lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi local government areas following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities.

Matawalle and Bandits
October 12, 2022

We take women matters seriously in Zamfara: Gov Matawalle 

“In Zamfara, we take the issue of women and girl-child seriously; that is why today we have three women as commissioners, six special advisers and several directors-general.”

October 10, 2022

Nigerians who want change of government should shut up: Tinubu

“Prosperity is here. Help is here. Security is here. Banditry has ended. Hopelessness is not in our dictionary,” Mr Tinubu boasted.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Credit: BAT]
September 9, 2022

Nigeria turned into theatre of bloodshed, anguish by bandits under Buhari: Aregbesola

“The incessant attacks on our critical national assets and infrastructure, in particular, has become a grievous wound dangerously bleeding the nation’s economy.”

President Muhammadu Buhari
August 31, 2022

Peter Obi challenges Buhari regime to expose ‘highly placed’ Boko Haram sponsors, oil thieves

“When will FGN summon the political will to publicly name such persons?”

A photo of Peter Obi , used to illustrate this story
August 19, 2022

Banditry: Zamfara govt activates emergency call centre

He advised residents to use the emergency toll number 112 during emergencies for swift action.

Governor Bello Matawalle 4
August 3, 2022

Banditry: Daily Trust defiant after NBC draconian fines on TV arm 

The TV station has defended its actions, reiterating the importance of exposing the extent to which insurgency has affected the country and its citizens.