Banditry

Nigeria faces growing food crisis concerns as insecurity prevents farmers in several major food-producing states from fully using the rainy season. Findings by the Nigerian Tribune showed that farmers in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, Benue,…

Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleiro has reportedly suffered major losses following a recent encounter in Doma village, Katsina State. According to intelligence obtained by counter-insurgency expert and security analyst Zagazola Makama,…

Danbature Abdul has urged the Federal Government to make dialogue with bandits a key part of efforts to improve security across Nigeria. The President of the Arewa Youths, Danbature Abdul, said the government should give greater…

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says bandits should face decisive action, describing them as terrorists responsible for deadly attacks. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has stated that he does not support giving bandits another opportunity to…

Nigerian troops have rescued the wife of a retired military officer during a major bandit rescue operation in Katsina State. Personnel of Operation FANSAN YANMA successfully rescued the wife of retired Major General Rabe…

The video arrived as all modern atrocities do: grainy, vertical, undeniable. A retired Major General of the Nigerian Army, a man who once commanded the very institutions now failing him, sits on the forest floor with a swollen leg. He is…

Eight Nigerian soldiers were killed on Monday after suspected “repentant” bandits ambushed troops in Kaduna State, prompting renewed debate over the government’s rehabilitation strategy for former criminals. The incident was…

A reconciliation effort in Zamfara State ended in tragedy after dozens of elderly villagers were reportedly taken captive by armed criminals. At least 50 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village in Maradun Local Government Area of…

A retired senior military officer and his wife were abducted during a journey in Katsina State, prompting an urgent security response. Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife were reportedly abducted by suspected…

The 2026 budget proposal prioritises national security, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence and security, aiming to combat insurgencies that have rendered areas ungovernable, displaced farmers, and caused food scarcity. The Security…