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

The Guardian

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July 11, 2026

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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...

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 25, 2026

NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intensified its crackdown on illicit drugs in the southeastern state of Anambra, arresting 559 suspects, securing 128 convictions, and seizing approximately 1.8 tonnes of illegal substances over the past 11 months. The Anambra State Commander of the NDLEA, Charles Onubogu, disclosed the figures on Wednesday [] The post NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 30, 2026

Police raid hideout of kidnapping syndicate in FCT- Nasarawa, recover arms, livestock 

The Nigeria Police have raided the hideout of a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for a series of abductions and killings along the Federal Capital Territory, FCT–Nasarawa border communities. This is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, on Tuesday. Iniedu disclosed that in a coordinated intelligence-led operations conducted between 24th and [] Police raid hideout of kidnapping syndicate in FCT- Nasarawa, recover arms, livestock

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

Boko Haram abducts students taking NECO exams, kills teacher in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday abducted students sitting the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations and several teachers, and killing at least one teacher, in Lassa town, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred on a busy market day as heavily armed insurgents, dressed in military camouflage and riding motorcycles, reportedly The post Boko Haram abducts students taking NECO exams, kills teacher in Borno appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 27, 2026

Gunmen shoot community police assistant in Central Region

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a group of unidentified armed men who allegedly shot a 27-year-old Community Police Assistant during an attack at Dwakessiem, near Dunkwa-on-Offin, in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ghana Police arrest multiple suspects in Kumasi drug crackdown

The Ghana Police Service has arrested several suspected drug peddlers and recovered large quantities of narcotic substances in intelligence-led operations across Kumasi. The I.G.P. Special Operations Team, working with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, targeted locations identified as hubs for the sale and distribution of drugs within the metropolis. At Asawase, Kwame Afriyie, 61, alias The post Ghana Police arrest multiple suspects in Kumasi drug crackdown appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nigerians arm themselves amid South Africa xenophobia

Some Nigerians reportedly armed themselves in South Africa after renewed xenophobic attacks, while police intervened and Nigeria urged citizens to remain calm.

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Related coverage for "Nigeria says army has killed 300 bandits in north-western state of Zamfara": Voice of Nigeria — NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra. Daily Post Nigeria — Police raid hideout of kidnapping syndicate in FCT- Nasarawa, recover arms, livestock . Dateline Nigeria — Boko Haram abducts students taking NECO exams, kills teacher in Borno. MyJoyOnline — Gunmen shoot community police assistant in Central Region. Ghanaian Times — Ghana Police arrest multiple suspects in Kumasi drug crackdown. Legit.ng — Nigerians arm themselves amid South Africa xenophobia