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Bandits

May 5, 2025

Mining marshals shut down illegal site in Kaduna

Mr Alake said non-kinetic measures were employed in the operation, combining community engagement and diplomacy to secure success.

Mining marshals
April 30, 2025

Ondo: Amotekun arrests 750 suspected kidnappers, bandits

Mr Adetunji explained that 175 among the crime suspects were being prosecuted.

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April 17, 2025

I am running Nigeria well from Europe; I’ve moved from Paris to London: Tinubu

A statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Mr Tinubu has been “overseeing critical national issues” from abroad.

Tinubu
April 9, 2025

Bandits: Katsina govt, customs collaborate to strengthen border security

The Katsina governor commended the agency for embracing technology in tracking activities and movements around border areas in the country.

Armed customs officers and bandits
April 9, 2025

Abuja bandits who kidnapped us are ready-to-kill criminals, says Kukah’s brother

“They killed my wife before me,” said Mr Michael. “In that moment, if they asked for my head, I would have given it.”

NSA Nuhu Ribadu with rescued victims
March 20, 2025

Oyo govt. vows to tackle banditry, illegal mining

He urged residents to take security issues seriously.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
March 13, 2025

Amotekun deploys officers to communities as bandits kill farmers in Ondo LG  

Mr Adeleye said that the government under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s watch would not rest in securing the lives of the people

Amotekun
March 12, 2025
Bandits attack
March 11, 2025

Nine surveyors abducted in Akure, kidnappers demand N100 million ransom; Ondo women protest

Mrs Afolabi said that the kidnappers had reached out to the family, demanding N100 million ransom.

The protecting women
March 11, 2025

Bandits killed 11 people in Arewa LGA: Police

Eleven people were killed and at least two were wounded in the bandit attack.

Bandits attack