Bandits Archives - Page 3 of 16

Jun

08

2025

Benue Under Siege As Herdsmen Kill several Villagers In Coordinated Attacks

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Suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Tyoshin community in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, leaving several people feared dead. Residents said the attackers stormed the community under the cover of darkness, unleashing terror on unsuspecting villagers. As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of casualties remained unclear, but eyewitnesses described the incident as brutal and devastating. One of the victims has been identified as Monday Dooden, a native of the area. Dooden’s brother, Akawe Francis, confirmed the killing in a post on social media. “Monday Dooden,…

Apr

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kalu Condemns Attacks, Massacre on Mangu and Bokkos Communities

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Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Director General of Global Initiatives For Good Governance (GIGG), has strongly condemned the recent attacks on Mangu and Bokkos communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, that have resulted in the loss of over 60 lives. He described the attacks, attributed to Fulani cattle rustlers, as a "senseless massacre" and called for urgent national security reforms to address the situation. According to Chief Dr. Kalu, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, established to regulate the activities of cattle rearers in Nigeria, has not done enough to address the issue. The attacks are not limited to Plateau State, as…

Jan

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kaduna Governor Defends Peace Pact with Terrorists: “Preserving Lives is My Top Priority”

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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has defended his administration's decision to enter a peace pact with terrorists in the state, prioritizing the preservation of lives and peace. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service, Governor Sani clarified that the decision followed six months of dialogue and did not involve any payment to the terrorists. The governor emphasized that his administration did not offer any monetary incentives to secure the agreement, stating, "Not even one Naira was given to them." Instead, the peace pact was facilitated with the support of traditional rulers and religious leaders, who played a vital role during…

Aug

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bandits Kidnap Over 10 People in Zamfara Village

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More than 10 residents of Matusji village in Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State were abducted by gunmen in the early hours of Friday. The victims include a patient who was still receiving medical treatment and attached to an IV drip. Bandits According to eyewitness Ahmad Babangida, the bandits stormed the community around 2:30 am, firing shots indiscriminately. Although no one was killed, many people were taken away by the gunmen to an unknown location. The villagers are still in shock, and the bandits have not made any demands or mentioned anything about a ransom. The State police…

Mar

26

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bandit Shows Off Ransom Money To 3,000 TikTok Fans

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In a video that went viral on social media, a bandit is seen showing off the money that his victims paid him as ransom. The thief posted the video on TikTok, and a well-known security expert, Zagazola Makama, shared it on X with a comment. Stupidity: Bandit on TikTok boasting and showing off the ransom money he got from his victims," the tweet said. Three thousand people follow the account's owner. Some of them are thieves who freely show off their guns and are dressed in military or police uniforms. "The TikTok platform has made it possible for terrorists to…