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Residents and police of Sokoto State, Nigeria, have denied reports of a boat accident involving bandits, calling the claims false and unfounded.

Nigeria faces escalating violence from non-state actors, particularly in Borno State, with recent bomb blasts resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.

Gunmen abducted worshippers from an ECWA church in Kwara, Nigeria, during a Sunday service, prompting a security response that rescued three victims while five others remain missing.

Security forces thwarted a bandit attack on an ECWA Church in Kwara State, rescuing three of the abducted victims.

Bandits attacked an ECWA Church in Kwara State, Nigeria, during a service, abducting several worshippers and prompting a security response that rescued three individuals.

The Governor of Sokoto State announced a collaboration with the Federal Government to enhance security efforts against banditry in the region.

Niger State Governor Umar Bago has pledged a robust response to confront banditry and its informants, stressing the dire consequences of insecurity on local education and agriculture.

A violent clash between a vigilante group and repentant bandits in Nigeria's Katsina State has left 18 dead, with officials stating the incident involved a violent reprisal attack.

The Katsina State Government confirmed that 18 people were killed in a violent clash between a vigilante group and repentant bandits in Nigeria.

The article discusses the terrifying escalation of banditry in Nigeria, where criminals now demand not only money but also goods and services—most alarmingly, virgins.

Suspected bandits killed at least 15 people in an attack on Falele village in Katsina State, Nigeria, following a clash with local security guards and vigilantes.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, has claimed that reports of banditry in Abuja are exaggerated and that the city remains secure.

Suspected bandits attacked Sabon Gyero community in Kaduna State, Nigeria, killing one man and abducting seven others.

Gunmen attacked Sabon Gyero community in Kaduna State, resulting in one death and seven abductions.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike refutes claims of banditry in Abuja, asserting the city remains secure with effective crime management.

The chairman of Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State offered condolences to residents of Bargaja village following a recent bandit attack, emphasizing the community's suffering and the need for increased security measures.

A clash between security personnel and bandits in Plateau State resulted in the deaths of approximately 20 security members, including soldiers and local vigilantes, while over 20 bandits were also reported killed.

Four suspected bandits were arrested at Akure Airport in Ondo State during a coordinated security operation involving several agencies.

At least two people were killed and many residents fled Bargaja town in Sokoto State following an attack by bandits, prompting local responses from vigilantes.

The Plateau State Government has warned residents of military operations aimed at combating banditry in the wake of a recent attack on security personnel in Kanam Local Government Area.

Thugs in Benue State have abducted a mortuary attendant, disrupting the mass burial of victims killed in a recent bandit attack.

The uncle of Uwaisu Sunusi recounts the brutal killing of his nephew by armed assailants while traveling to market and the subsequent search for justice.

A businessman was killed and his pregnant wife kidnapped during a violent attack in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Thugs abducted a mortuary attendant in Benue, hindering families from retrieving bodies for a mass burial following a bandit attack that left several dead.

A former APC spokesman calls on the US to halt intelligence sharing with Nigeria after controversial remarks by Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi regarding banditry and the government's knowledge of bandit identities.

Protesters in Oyo State disrupted traffic in response to increasing incidents of kidnapping and insecurity in their community.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Hungary of engaging in bandit-like behavior regarding its stance on Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Hungary's actions against Oschadbank cash-in-transit workers, labeling them as "banditry" during a recent press briefing.

Youths in Ilu-Abo, Nigeria, protest by blocking the Akure-Owo Expressway following a fatal attack attributed to bandits.

Tensions are escalating between Budapest and Kyiv over seized funds and gold belonging to a Ukrainian bank, as Hungary proposes new legislation to hold onto the money for two months amid allegations of state banditry from Ukraine.

The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria pledged to take back Kwara State communities from bandits, promising intensified security operations to restore peace.

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a bandit attack in Sokoto State resulting in one death and five abductions, alongside a separate incident in Kwara State where two individuals were also abducted.

Nigerian military forces reportedly killed 45 armed bandits during a fierce gun battle in Katsina as the bandits were attempting to steal cattle.

The Nigeria Police Force has enhanced its counter-terrorism efforts by establishing new bases and deploying additional personnel across the country.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested two suspected bandits in Kwara State and recovered a firearm and other illicit items during the operation.

Rising tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, marked by threats and accusations, are escalating ahead of Hungary's legislative elections.

A suspected Lakurawa bandit attack in Manu village, Sokoto State, resulted in one death and multiple injuries while community members were at a mosque.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun distributing relief materials to victims of banditry attacks in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

The Nigerian Air Force conducted airstrikes in Borno, killing high-value terrorist targets and troops neutralized two suspected bandits in Benue.

Four individuals have been arrested in Osun State, Nigeria, following a public panic caused by a concerning inscription that suggested the presence of bandits.

The Bauchi State Police Command has increased security personnel and weaponry in response to rising banditry in specific troubled communities.

Youths in Kwara North are protesting against persistent killings and bandit attacks in their communities, urging immediate government action.

The Bauchi State Police have deployed extensive security personnel and equipment to combat banditry in troubled communities.

The Benue State Government plans to rehabilitate youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, clarifying that the initiative is not aimed at terrorists.

The death of Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho", caused a surge of violence across Mexico, particularly in Jalisco, as authorities and citizens grapple with the aftermath.

The Kebbi State Police successfully repelled a late-night attack by suspected bandits, ensuring no casualties were reported.

Katsina State in Nigeria announced the rescue of 21 kidnapped individuals and the arrest of four suspects following a security operation.

The Nigeria Police Force successfully fended off a bandit attack in Kebbi State, preventing potential casualties and damage.

An indiscriminate attack in northwest Nigeria has reportedly left at least 40 people dead as armed bandits besieged a remote village.

Zamfara State mourns the loss of at least 50 residents killed by armed bandits in a horrific attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village.