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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.

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.

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

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced efforts to combat balloon smuggling, coinciding with the release of political prisoners and U.S.-Belarus discussions.

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 criminal case involving 33 individuals accused of trafficking vulnerable people for drug distribution in Ireland is set to go to trial.

A resident was killed during a police operation in Morro dos Prazeres, Rio de Janeiro, after being taken hostage by criminals.

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.

Rio de Janeiro councilor Salvino Oliveira asserts that money flagged by police as suspicious actually comes from a United Nations award, following his arrest over alleged ties to a criminal organization.

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.

The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have conflicting reports regarding the arrest of suspects at Akure Airport, with disputes over their classification and number.

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 police in Abuja have clarified that a purported threat letter from bandits targeting local communities was fabricated by individuals attempting to incite fear.

Carlo Nordio, Italy's Minister of Justice, discusses the intense verbal attacks he has faced during the election campaign, likening it to the violent rhetoric of past political upheavals.

The Ondo State Police rejected claims of bandit arrests at Akure Airport, clarifying that the reported individuals were suspected kidnappers located several kilometers away.

A man in Vilnius was assaulted by two unknown individuals who forced him to transfer money to one of their bank accounts.

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.

The Plateau State Government has announced a military operation following the deaths of at least 20 security personnel ambushed by bandits in the Kanam Local Government Area.

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 Kanam Development Association of Plateau State reported that bandits killed at least 20 security personnel during an ambush in Garga, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence in the region.

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

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

Montanari criticizes the Italian government's members, accusing them of undermining the constitution, while La Russa threatens legal action unless an apology is issued.

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

Nigerian troops engaged in a deadly confrontation with bandits in Katsina State, resulting in the death of a captain, two soldiers, and 45 bandits.

The NSCDC apprehended two suspected bandits in Kwara State following an intelligence-led operation.

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.

A Kwara State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging for armed robbery and related crimes, following their involvement in a kidnapping case.

A coordinated operation led by the Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has targeted suspects involved in extortion schemes against local merchants.

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

There has been a recent increase in distraction thefts in Edmonton, where individuals known as 'hugging bandits' engage victims in conversation to steal their valuables.

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.

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

A bomb scare on the Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road in Zamfara, Nigeria, caused significant distress to motorists, leading many to abandon their vehicles in fear of potential dangers.

A criminal gang that terrorized affluent neighborhoods in Spain and made off with over 1.5 million euros in luxury goods has been apprehended by police across multiple countries.

An IED explosion on the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State damaged a trailer but resulted in no casualties, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

The article discusses the themes of corruption and exhibitionism in the age of transparency in Argentina.

A disease outbreak in Niger and Zamfara states is significantly impacting bandits' camps, exacerbating their living conditions and operational capabilities.

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

At least 38 people were killed by armed men in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in northwestern Nigeria's Zamfara state.

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

The Kebbi State Government has pledged to enhance security measures along its borders to protect communities following recent attacks from armed bandits.

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

The Kebbi State Government has pledged to enhance security in vulnerable border communities following recent attacks.

Armed Islamist bandits attacked communities in Kebbi state, Nigeria, resulting in at least 34 fatalities during coordinated raids.

Suspected bandits killed the traditional ruler of the Agamo community in Ondo State during a failed kidnapping attempt, prompting a police manhunt.

The traditional ruler of Agamọ Community in Ondo State, Oba Kehinde Falodun, was killed by suspected bandits while attempting to resist abduction.