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Military authorities in Maiduguri, Borno State, have apprehended five members of a vigilante group following the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl. The victim was reportedly struck by a stray bullet fired during a wedding ceremony.
The Taraba State Government is set to consolidate the efforts of vigilantes, hunters, and forest guards into a single security framework to improve safety in the region. This initiative aims to bolster community policing and improve responses to banditry and kidnapping.
A tragic clash between suspected bandits and local vigilantes in Falele village, Katsina State, has resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals. The attack occurred on March 17, 2026, during a confrontation between the bandits and community defense forces.
A coordinated effort by security forces and local vigilantes successfully foiled a suspected terrorist incursion in Oro-Ago, Kwara State, averting a potential mass kidnapping.
A joint patrol team in Plateau State's Kanam Local Government Area fell victim to a terrorist ambush, resulting in the reported deaths of 20 security operatives and vigilantes. The incident occurred in the Wanka and surrounding communities, prompting calls for immediate security intervention.
Two members of the Volunteer Guards of Nigeria were fatally shot by suspected bandits near Lokoja, Kogi State. This tragic event has raised concerns among local residents about security in the area.
Mustapha Inuwa, ex-Secretary to the Katsina State Government, has criticized the current administration's security management, alleging that state-backed vigilantes are committing serious human rights abuses. He emphasizes the need for improved oversight and accountability.
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully apprehended two individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping and also foiled an ongoing kidnapping operation along the Auchi–Igarra Highway. The arrests were made possible through the collaboration of police and local vigilantes.
