Bandits

“No Negotiations, No Ransom”- Defence Minister Warns States Against Peace Deals With Bandits

January 16, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has cautioned state governments against entering into any form of peace deals with bandits, describing such moves as risky and harmful to national security. Speaking during an

Why Bandits Are Hard to Track- Minister Bosun Tijani Explains

December 13, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigeria’s Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani, explained why it is difficult to track bandits who carry out kidnappings. He said these criminals use advanced communication technology that avoids standard tracking methods. The Minister dismissed concerns about

Bandits Demand ₦200 Million Ransom for 14 Abducted Kogi Worshippers

December 11, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Bandits who kidnapped 14 worshippers from a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West LGA of Kogi State, have issued a two-day ultimatum, demanding a reduced ransom of ₦200 million. The initial demand was

Sokoto Bandits Demand N20 Million Levy from Village to Prevent Attacks

December 3, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Residents of Bakale village in the Kilgori district of Yabo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, have reportedly been ordered by an armed group to pay a N20 million levy to prevent further attacks. In an

Defence Minister Explains Why Airstrikes Can’t Reach Deep-Forest Bandit Bases

November 28, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has issued a caution regarding ongoing military operations, stating that some bandit enclaves remain difficult to hit with aerial strikes because they are deep inside dense forest areas.

Robbers attack three communities in Ibadan Invading armed robbers broke into three communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, early on Tuesday. Money, cell phones, jewelry, and other items were purportedly taken by the robbers. Alaja, Seriki, and Ogogo on the state's new Ibadan/Oyo Expressway in the Akinyele Local Government Area are among the affected communities. The incident occurred around 3.AM in the morning, according to the PUNCH reporter who visited the local areas. m. Raji Kazeem, one of the community leaders, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said, "Yes, it was true. Armed robbers broke into some homes in the middle of the night. You may have noticed landlords and landladies conversing in various groups for this reason. ". Adewale Osifeso, the state police public relations officer, could not be reached as of the time of publication because he did not answer his calls or reply to messages left on his mobile device. Details will be provided later.

Bandits Abduct 20 Farmers, Including Women and Children, Near Military Camp in Niger State

November 27, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A fresh wave of fear has swept through Niger State following the abduction of 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, by armed bandits during a routine rice harvest in the Shiroro Local Government Area.

Pregnant Woman, Children Among 11 Abducted as Bandits Attack Isapa

November 25, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Tension has gripped the Isapa community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State after a violent bandit attack on Monday evening, November 24, 2025, resulted in the mass abduction of residents. The attackers,

Drama as Villagers Allegedly Kidnap Bandits’ Families, Secure Release of Abducted Villagers

November 24, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

An intriguing development has unfolded in Katsina State, where villagers have successfully employed a daring strategy to secure the release of their abducted relatives by taking matters into their own hands. The event, which was

Activist Visits Elderly Survivor of Kwara Church Attack Who Went Viral for Fleeing Bandits

November 22, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Popular Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has paid a visit to the elderly woman who was seen struggling to flee during the recent church attack in Kwara State. The attack occurred on Tuesday, November 18, when

Panic in Kebbi as Bandits Invade Girls’ School, Kill VP and Abduct Several Students

November 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Panic has gripped the Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State following a late-night attack by armed bandits on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. The assault resulted

Bandits kill 3, injure 7, and abduct 8 in Zamfara

Bandits Kidnap 23 Persons In Abuja

January 12, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Thursday, a group of about forty bandits raided the Kawu hamlet in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, kidnapping twenty-three persons in the process. Kawu is bordered by the states of

Bandits Attack Katsina, Kills Village Head, Eight Others

January 11, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Nine people were reportedly killed by bandits on Thursday morning when they struck Kuka Babangida village in Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. Among them was the village chief, Idris Haruna. The event was confirmed

Bandits Kill 1, Abduct 7 Family Members, Injure Policemen In FCT

January 5, 2024 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Seven family members were abducted by bandits who stormed Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Two police officers were also shot during the raid. It was learned that the bandits had shot

ECOWAS condemns killing of 17 Nigerian soldiers

Troops Kill 3 Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Sokoto

December 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Three terrorists in Sokoto State have been neutralized by the Joint Task Force, North West Operation Hadarin Daji’s combined forces. The Nigerian Army said that by carrying out a number of coordinated clearance and offensive

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap woman and her 3 children in Abuja

December 11, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Sunday evening, bandits ambushed the Zone 5 section of the Kubwa Extension 2 Relocation Estate on Arab Road in the Federal Capital Territory, capturing a mother along with her three children, one of whom