A village head was killed in Lafagu community, located in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, following an attack that prompted residents to flee the area, according to reports published on September 20 and 21, 2026. The deceased was…
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has renewed his call for a non-violent approach to tackling banditry in Nigeria, proposing that credible Islamic scholars be deployed to forests to engage armed groups through religious education. Gumi made the proposal in a…
Suspected bandits attacked a base of Operation Burst, a joint security outfit, along the Igbeti–Igboho axis in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State early Sunday, setting fire to a patrol vehicle and part of the security facility. The attack…
At least five Islamic clerics have reportedly been abducted by suspected terrorists in Zamfara State shortly after attending a prayer gathering at the residence of former governor and serving Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari in Talata Mafara. The reported abduction occurred…
The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, reportedly came under attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists while travelling in the state. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Kareto-Damasak Road in Borno…
Yoruba nation activist and founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has vowed to continue the fight against criminal elements across the South-West. Igboho made the declaration as he called for continued cooperation…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Imam and three other residents and abducted 12 people during an overnight attack on Illela Dawagware village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed…
Farmers, health workers and security personnel were among those killed in an attack on Kawel village in Plateau State. At least 22 people have been killed following an attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area…
The Kogi State Government says security forces neutralised the suspected bandit leader during an intelligence-led operation linked to a planned attack in Kabba/Bunu area. The Kogi State Government has confirmed the killing of suspected bandit leader Kachala Ibrahim Batijo during…