Tag: banditry
84-year-old who lost husband, son to banditry, gets help from Army
By Abubakar Ahmed
Faskari - An 84-year old woman, Hajiya Gude Labo, who lost her 97-year-old husband and son, 59, was among those assisted...
Northern governors, security heads meet over Insecurity
Governors of the 19 northern states have met with security heads, led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd), to...
South East govs to Igbo Union: We’ll protect Ndigbo against herdsmen,...
South East Governors, yesterday, said they are committed to the security and welfare of Ndigbo and would stop at nothing to ensure that the...
Buhari to Service Chiefs: Your excuses’ll no longer be tolerated
President Muhammadu Buhari has told services chiefs that their best is not good enough as regards the security challenges in the country.
At a meeting...
Insecurity: We will encourage protest in North – Northern Elders
Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s meeting with the Service Chiefs penultimate Thursday, and his directive for them to take proactive action against rising insecurity in...
Protesters storm Katsina govt house, ask Masari to step down
Some youth in Katsina state have protested the incessant attacks and killings of residents by bandits.
The youth, under the aegis of Collation of Northern...
Outrage as worsening insecurity hits North
A coalition of Northern groups, on Monday, bemoaned the growing insecurity in the region and called on the Federal Government to implement sweeping measures.
It...
Banditry: Nigeria’s food production in jeopardy – El-Rufai
result of the activities of bandits in the northwestern part of the country.
Governor El-Rufai raised the concerns on Friday while speaking to State House...
Banditry: Zamfara Gov Matawalle resumes peace deal with bandits
By Abubakar Ahmed
GUSAU - Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has announced the continuation of peace deals with leaders of bandits operating in the state...