Bandits have taken over ungoverned spaces, says Bauchi gov
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has warned that armed bandits are increasingly occupying ungoverned areas in the state, leading to heightened insecurity and the need for urgent federal intervention.
Nigeria: at least 38 people killed in a village in the northwest by armed men
At least 38 people were killed by armed men in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in northwestern Nigeria's Zamfara state.
"Indiscriminate" attack in Nigeria – many dead
An indiscriminate attack in northwest Nigeria has reportedly left at least 40 people dead as armed bandits besieged a remote village.
Kebbi pledges stronger border security
The Kebbi State Government has pledged to enhance security measures along its borders to protect communities following recent attacks from armed bandits.
Night of terror in Zamfara
Zamfara State mourns the loss of at least 50 residents killed by armed bandits in a horrific attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village.
Kebbi pledges stronger security after border attacks
The Kebbi State Government has pledged to enhance security in vulnerable border communities following recent attacks.
Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria
Armed Islamist bandits attacked communities in Kebbi state, Nigeria, resulting in at least 34 fatalities during coordinated raids.
Assailants kill at least 30 in northwest Nigeria villages, residents say
Armed assailants killed at least 30 people in three villages in northwest Nigeria's Niger State, with increasing violence attributed to bandits affecting local communities.
Bandits attacked Kwara community for 10 hours before soldiers arrived – Village head
The head of Woro community in Kwara State reported that armed bandits attacked for 10 hours before security forces responded, causing numerous casualties and destruction.
Bandits kill police officer, four others in Benue community
Armed bandits attacked the Abande community in Benue State, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and four others, while also looting and burning the market.