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Army neutralises 20 armed bandits, arrests 3 in Zamfara

June 24, 2018Eben Tanimola

The Nigerian Army, 1 Division Kaduna, says it has neutralised 20 armed bandits and arrested three suspects at Jambrini Village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Muhammad Dole, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday. Dole said the troops of 1 Division Nigerian […]

AGAIN, gunmen invade Birnin Gwari, abduct over 25 persons

May 31, 2018June 1, 2018Ayo Olowo

In a fresh attack of Nirnin Gwari-Funtua road, some gunmen abducted more than 25 people between Kiryoyi and Maganda villages of Birnin Gwari local government area or Kaduna state. According the natives, the suspected kidnappers stopped vehicles carrying passengers and ordered the people into the bush. Danladi Duniya, chairman of the National Union of Road […]

Another Zamfara attack leaves 30 dead

April 21, 2018Ayo Olowo

Bandits have again killed about 30 people in Kabaro and Danmani villages in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A witness, Mr Shuaibu Kabaro, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maru that the suspected gunmen attacked the two communities and the incident was immediately reported to the security agents. He said three […]

More than 3,000 bandits surrender weapons in Zamfara

February 25, 2018News Agency

At least 3,000 repentant bandits have surrendered their arms following the peace and dialogue committee initiated by Zamfara State Government, the Deputy Governor, Malam Ibrahim Wakkala has disclosed. Wakkala, who is the Chairman of the state’s Dialogue, Reconciliation and Disarmament Committee, disclosed this in Gusau on Saturday at an interactive session with the National Economic […]

Buhari talks tough, says herdsmen, bandits attacks will no longer be tolerated

February 6, 2018Eben Tanimola

During his one-day visit to Nasarawa State on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari his administration would not tolerate further attacks by suspected herdsmen and other bandits. While urging all Nigerians to refrain from attacks, he said security agencies have standing instructions to arrest and prosecute anybody found with illegal arms. A copy of the speech was […]

Buhari orders military crackdown on Zamfara bandits

November 22, 2017Ayo Olowo

Following fresh attacks on some communities in Shinkafi and Maradun local government areas of Zamfara state, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military crackdown on bandits operating in rural communities. Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. “To enable the army carry […]