Bandits Archives - Page 6 of 16

Jan

21

2024

Military confirms losing three men in Agatu during the Benue attack

Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Benue State, Herdsmen, Kidnappers, RIP

Three of the military personnel in Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have been reported dead as a result of a brutal armed herdsmen attack on villages in Benue State's Agatu Local Government Area (LGA). Two more personnel were injured while performing their duties, according to an in-depth report of the incident given by OPWS Force Commander Major General Sunday Igbinomwanhia. According to Igbinomwanhia, the military's prompt action was brought on by the large number of inhabitants that left the Okokolo hamlet on Thursday. Upon investigation, the soldiers learned that terrorists, who appeared to be armed herdsmen, were moving to assault the…

Jan

19

2024

By David Okoye

Kidnapping Attempt Thwarted as Police Rescue Victim in Kaduna

MetroBandits, Kaduna State, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Security

After receiving a distress call from Abuja, the Kaduna State Police Command successfully foiled an attempt at kidnapping and freed a victim in Kaduna. On the state police commissioner Audi Ali's orders, the police detained one suspected kidnapper and found the victim's car along with the perpetrators' weaponry. The event started when agents from Kaduna's Kawo Divisional Headquarters learned that kidnappers were passing across the state with their victim. The police believe that the grey Toyota Hilux van, registered Abuja RBC90DC, was carrying the kidnappers and their victim when they stopped it at around 00:10 hours. One of the kidnappers…

Dec

25

2023

By OHAFIATV

Attacks on Plateau communities on Christmas Eve resulted in 26 deaths and numerous injuries.

Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, Plateau State, RIP, Security

According to reports, bandits attacked several towns on Christmas Eve in the Plateau State local government areas of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos, killing over 26 people. It was learned that while 15 people died in a further attack on villages in Barkin Ladi LGA, 11 people perished in Bokkos LGA. It is also said that during the attack at Barkin Ladi, a number of houses were destroyed. According to information obtained by DAILY POST, both instances began at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. It was discovered that as-yet-unidentified gunmen entered the villages and started shooting at occasionally. Among the 11 individuals…

Oct

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

During a forest raid, Abia discovers 70 bodies.

Abia State, MetroAbia State, Alex Otti, Bandits, Crime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Security

By Ogbonnaya Ikoku The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has disclosed that 20 decomposing bodies and skeletons were discovered by security operatives during a raid of forests around the Lokpanta Cattle Market in the Umunneochi axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. He said another 50 bodies were also found around the market, while the payment of ransom to suspected kidnappers was equally traced to the market. Dr. Alex Otti - Abia State Governor Otti disclosed this on Sunday during the second edition of his monthly media chat in Umuahia the state capital. He vowed that no inch of the state…

Oct

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bandits kill the only teacher in Maro community, Kaduna

MetroBandits, Crime, Kaduna State, Metro, RIP

The sole instructor in the Unguwan Dorowa Bakhira hamlet in the Maro community of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has been slain by bandits. During the early hours of Sunday, the bandits also killed a couple during their attack on the community. Mr. Sunday Akor, the elementary school teacher, is a native of Benue State. As per Maigari Ben, a community leader who verified the occurrence on Sunday, no one was abducted during the assault."They killed a man and his wife as well as Mr. Sunday Akor, a primary school teacher who was a native of Benue State," he…