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Bandits Killed in Kaduna While Attempting to Collect ₦1.5 Million Ransom

In a recent security operation in Kaduna State, two bandits were shot and killed while attempting to retrieve a ransom of ₦1.5 million. The ransom was meant to secure the release of four individuals, including three women and a child, who had been abducted from Mai-Iddo village in the Kachia Local Government Area of the […]

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Military Eliminates Terrorist Leader, Mai Hijabi, Along with 164 Others in Jigawa

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the elimination of a notorious terrorist leader, Mai Hijabi, in a major military operation conducted in Jigawa State during the past week. This operation is part of the ongoing efforts to degrade the fighting capabilities of terrorist groups operating across northern Nigeria. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. […]

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Alleged Bandit Sponsorship: Relevant Agencies Investigating – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Thursday that investigations are actively ongoing into allegations of bandit sponsorship in Nigeria’s North West region. This follows accusations between the former Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, who is now the Minister of State for Defence, and his successor, Governor Dauda Lawal. Both officials have publicly accused each other […]

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BREAKING: Military Kills Another Notorious Bandit Leader, Several Fighters

Nigerian security forces have neutralized a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Makore, along with several of his fighters in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria. The operation took place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, along the Kwankele Road in the Magami area of Gusau Local Government Area. Renowned counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the news […]

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Zamfara: Sani Black, Feared Bandit Leader, Confirmed Killed With His 2 Son

In an effort in the fight against banditry in northern Nigeria, notorious bandit leader Kachalla Sani Black has been killed. Sani Black, infamous for leading numerous terror attacks, was ambushed and eliminated by local vigilantes, with support from the military, in the Magama Mai Rake area of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. During the […]

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Military Success: 159 Terrorists Neutralized, 188 Hostages Freed in 1 Week

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Friday that the armed forces neutralized 159 terrorists and arrested 174 others over the past week. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, provided the update during a briefing in Abuja, highlighting the military’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and maintain security across the country. According to Buba, […]

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Full List: 13 Notorious Bandit Leaders Neutralized by Nigerian Military

Northern Nigeria, particularly the North-West, has experienced an alarming surge in violence largely due to the activities of armed militias, commonly referred to as “bandits.” The conflict in north-western Nigeria has deep roots, dating back to 2011, following clashes between Hausa farmers and Fulani pastoralists. Over time, these local disputes have escalated into a full-blown […]

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BREAKING: Another Notorious Bandits Leader, Dozens of Fighters Killed in Katsina

In another breakthrough against terrorism, security forces have neutralized Sani Wala Burki, a notorious terrorist leader responsible for a series of violent attacks in the Safana and Batsari Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Katsina State. Burki and numerous members of his group were killed during a joint operation involving local vigilantes and the Katsina Community […]

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How Troops Bring Down Notorious Terrorist Kachalla’s Reign of Terror

In a major victory against banditry in Northwestern Nigeria, Nigerian troops have successfully killed the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Halilu Sububu, bringing an end to his reign of terror. Kachalla, infamous for orchestrating widespread attacks and banditry in the region, was neutralized along with his top commanders during a targeted military operation in Mayanchi forest, […]

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BREAKING: Troops Eliminate Notorious Bandit Leader, Several Fighters in Zamfara

In a decisive intelligence-led operation on September 12, troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) successfully neutralized Kachallah Buzu, a notorious bandit leader, along with several of his fighters in Zamfara State. According to reliable reports, the operation took place in the Mayanchi forest located in the Maru Local Government Area, […]