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Nigerian troops have successfully eliminated Ado Alieru's son, Kachalla Iliya Sarki, and approximately 65 other bandits in a significant offensive in Zamfara State. The operation, which took place in Munhayi forest, also resulted in the death of other key commanders.
Eleven villagers abducted from Gidan Waya in Kaduna State have been released after more than four months in captivity, following the payment of over N40 million in ransom. Tragically, two of the hostages were killed by their captors before their release.
The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Mouktar Lugga, and his entourage narrowly avoided an attack by suspected bandits on Thursday evening. The incident occurred along the Funtua–Gusau highway near Kucheri village.
The Kwara State Police Command has detained a 20-year-old individual suspected of having ties to a bandit group. The arrest was made during a joint operation in the Kaiama Local Government Area.
A wedding celebration in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna state, turned tragic when armed assailants invaded the event, resulting in the deaths of 13 guests and leaving many others injured or abducted.
More than 150 suspected bandits reportedly drowned when their boat capsized in the Sabon Gida region of Sokoto State. The accident occurred on the evening of March 21, 2026, while they were crossing a body of water.
In a recent incident in Kaduna State's Chikun Local Government Area, armed suspects abducted a pregnant woman, a nursing mother with her baby, and five other family members. The attack occurred in the Sabon Gero community during the early hours of Sunday.
In a recent shooting incident in Kaduna State, bandits targeted two friends on a motorcycle, injuring one. The attack occurred on the Katari–Gurara Dam road in Kachia LGA.
Armed group demands a ransom of N30 million and four motorcycles for the release of 32 villagers kidnapped in Kaduna State. The victims include women, children, and a pregnant woman, following a midnight raid on February 9, 2026.
Bandits have caused havoc in Sabon Gyero, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in one fatality and the abduction of seven residents. The incident occurred early Monday morning.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced the detention of four suspected bandits at Akure Airport in Ondo State, following a coordinated security operation. The arrests were made after reports of suspicious activities in the area.
Residents of Kungaboku and Paze communities in the Federal Capital Territory are fleeing their homes due to threats from suspected bandits planning attacks. A letter found in a student’s school bag revealed the bandits' intentions to retaliate against the killing of their leader.
In a recent violent encounter in the Wanka community of Plateau State, three soldiers and seven vigilantes lost their lives. The incident involved an attack by bandits on the village, which led to casualties on both sides.
In a tragic incident in Kebbi State, bandits attacked a home in the Badariya neighborhood of Birnin Kebbi, resulting in the death of businessman Sufiyanu Garba and the abduction of his pregnant wife, Zainab.
In the village of Jikamshi, located in Musawa Local Government Area, bandits launched an assault just before iftar, claiming three lives and injuring fourteen others. The attack stirred significant concern amid ongoing local reconciliation efforts with armed groups.
