Tag: banditry
Some of Nigeria’s security challenges are imported – Buhari
By SUMAILA OGBAJE
ABUJA- President Muhammadu Buhari has said that government had recognised that some of the security challenges confronting Nigeria were imported by foreign...
Terrorism, banditry: Osinbajo advocates proactive steps
By CHIJIOKE OKORONKWO
ABUJA- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria’s current security challenges and emerging threats require the country’s military and other relevant stakeholders to...
Documentary on bandits: NBC imposes N5m fine each on DSTV, Trust...
By SALISU SANI-IDRIS
ABUJA- The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a N5 million sanction, each, on Multichoice Nigeria L.td., owners of DSTV, TelCom Satellite...
I-G worries over increasing arms trafficking, proliferation
By MONDAY IJEH
ABUJA- The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba has expressed concern over the increasing rate of arms trafficking and proliferation...
Nigerians kick as govt. plans ban on commercial motorcycles
By REPORTERS
PORT HARCOURT- Stakeholders have expressed deep concern over plan by the Federal Government to ban the operation of commercial motorcycles across the country.They...
FG seeks collective efforts to prevent violence, extremism
By MAUREEN OKON
ABUJA- The Federal Government on Tuesday called for collective efforts in preventing violence and extremism to bring peace to the citizens.The Minister of...
Insecurity: Tackle challenge of out-of-school children, ex-NIS boss urges FG
By NAOMI SHARANG
ABUJA- Muhammad Babandede, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Sure 4U Rescue and Resettlement Initiative, has urged the Federal Government to...
Banditry: Matawalle security agencies of his total support
By IBRAHIM G. AHMAD
GUSAU- Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara says he will continue to give all necessary assistance in terms of logistics and support...
Banditry: Zamfara Govt. directs residents to obtain guns, security agents to...
By SHUAIB SADIQ
GUSAU- Zamfara Government on Sunday advised individuals to obtain guns and defend themselves in the height of the resurgence of insecurity in...
Institute, Danfodio University partner to end banditry, other security challenges in...
By HABIBU HARISU
SOKOTO- The U.S. Institute For Peace (USIP) is to partner with the Centre For Peace Studies of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, (UDUS)...
Of banditry and a shared sovereignty (3), By Hassan Gimba
Last week, they attacked an estate within Abuja. Gunmen, bandits, Boko Haram, those who “drag” sovereignty with Nigeria, attacked Genuine Estate, within the vicinity...
Banditry: 360 Kaduna residents lost their lives – Commissioner
By HUSSAINA YAKUBU
Kaduna- The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, says 360 persons were killed between January and...
2023: I will end banditry in six months, says Wike
By PRECIOUS AKUTAMADU
Port Harcourt- Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Saturday said he would end banditry in six months, if elected as the president...
Banditry: Police present N60m cheque to families of 6 slain officers...
By IBRAHIM BELLO
Birnin Kebbi- The Police Command in Kebbi State, on Tuesday presented cheques worth N60 million to the families of six officers, killed...
Banditry: Police arrest 10, rescue 60-year-old woman in Zamfara
amfara State Police Command says it has foiled a banditry attack on Gusau/Tsafe road in Tsafe local government area.
This was disclosed by the command’s...
Banditry Attracts Death Sentence While Cattle Rustling Attracts Life Sentence –...
Governor Abdullahi GandujeKano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has warned herders in the state to desist from banditry and cattle rustling or face dire consequences.
Speaking...
Banditry: Take Action So Northerners Can Breathe, Sleep – Gov Diri...
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has charged President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to make concerted effort to end bandit terrorists and all forms of...
Village Head, 5 others killed in fresh Katsina banditry attack
Daddarar village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has been attacked early hours of Thursday by terrorists, killing the village head, five...
Police Arrest Spiritualist For Aiding Bandits With Charms, Prayers In Katsina
A 50-year-old spiritualist, Abdullahi Bello has been arrested by the Katsina State Police for offering prayers and providing charms to terrorists in Katsina metropolis...
Locals flee Zaria community over banditry
Inhabitants of Tashar Mai Tashi in the Dutsen Aba ward of Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State were relocating to places they considered...