Kaduna Applauds NSA Ribadu’s Forest Guards Initiative To Tackle Terrorism, Banditry

Police foil suspected bandit attack in Sokoto, kill one attacker

Police in Sokoto State have foiled a suspected bandit attack on Daraye village in Wamako Local Government Area, killing one suspected attacker and recovering an AK-47 rifle with live ammunition. The operation took place in the early hours of Saturday after security agencies received a distress call that a large group of armed bandits had [] Police foil suspected bandit attack in Sokoto, kill one attacker

MSSN Commends NELFUND, Calls for Speedy Trial of Bandits

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSN Lagos), has praised the Federal Government’s student loan initiative, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), saying it has helped many students remain in school despite financial challenges. The society, however, urged the government to do more by expanding scholarship and bursary programmes to support [] The post MSSN Commends NELFUND, Calls for Speedy Trial of Bandits appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Deadly Nigeria Bandit Raid Leaves Nine Farmers Dead in Kaduna State

KAKANGI, KADUNA STATE – A devastating Nigeria bandit raid has claimed the lives of at least nine farmers and left several others abducted after armed gangs descended upon a rural community in Kaduna State. The Saturday attack highlights the escalating violence threatening agricultural livelihoods across the region as criminals intensify their operations during the country’s []

Terrorism financing, arms supply major security challenge — Anthony Sani

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Secretary-General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has identified the sources of funding and weapons for terrorist groups as one of the most critical challenges confronting Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity. Speaking on the increasing sophistication of terrorist operations, Sani said the persistent question of how insurgents acquire arms [] The post Terrorism financing, arms supply major security challenge — Anthony Sani appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG arrests two over illegal mining in Osun 

The Federal Government says intensified efforts to curb illegal mining nationwide have led to the arrest of two suspected illegal miners at a mining site in Osun. The enforcement operation, led by the Southwest Zonal Mines Officer, Mr Ajibade Ganiyu, was carried out by officials of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Ogun, The post FG arrests two over illegal mining in Osun appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Ecuador: CONAIE Denounces Threats Against Indigenous Leader Marlon Vargas

Dispute centers on ancestral Kichwa territory claimed by tourism company. On Wednesday, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) denounced that personnel from Terra Turismo have made threats and incited aggression against Marlon Vargas, the president of the Indigenous organization. RELATED: CONAIE Warns of Risks in Noboa’s Mining and Energy Project in Ecuador The []

Breaking: 9 farmers killed, many kidnapped as bandits attack top northern state

Bandits attacked Kakangi village in Birnin Gwari, killing nine farmers and kidnapping others. This retaliatory raid follows the death of a bandit during a robbery.

Nigeria says army has killed 300 bandits in north-western state of Zamfara

Gangs made up of cattle rustlers and jihadists have long terrorised communities in northern and central NigeriaNigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in the north-western state of Zamfara this week, according to a government official.Nigerian government troops targeted the gangs in Gummi district in a two-day operation that “led to the elimination of more than 300 terrorists,” Zamfara’s information commissioner, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, said in a statement. Continue reading...

More than 30 students remain missing after Nigeria school attack

The attacks targeted a secondary school in the northeastern town of Lassa, in Borno State.

Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun Hail Police Onslaught Against Criminals, IG for Operation Kosaye

Sanwo-Olu and Abiodun praise Operation Kosaye after arrests, rescued kidnap victims, recovered weapons and intensified Ogun-Lagos anti-crime operations.