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VIDEO UPDATE: This is how Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo Chiromawa, the Sarkin Noma of Kano State, was brought back into the community on a motorcycle this morning after being rescued from the bandits who abducted him last night. He was rescued through the combined efforts of soldiers and local vigilantes.

VIDEO UPDATE: This is how Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo Chiromawa, the Sarkin Noma of Kano State, was brought back into the community on a motorcycle this morning after being rescued from the bandits who abducted him last night. He was rescued through the combined efforts of soldiers and local vigilantes.

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GOOD NEWS: Yesterday, residents of Achida community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State mounted a coordinated resistance against bandits who attacked their community, confronting them directly in a rare show of collective self-defense. The villagers successfully repelled the assailants and reportedly neutralized one of the attackers. Kudos to the community vigilantes for their courage and unity in the face of danger.

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GOOD NEWS: Yesterday, residents of Achida community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State mounted a coordinated resistance against bandits who attacked their community, confronting them directly in a rare show of collective self-defense. The villagers successfully repelled the assailants and reportedly neutralized one of the attackers. Kudos to the community vigilantes for their courage and unity in the face of danger.

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BREAKING: Youths staged a protest this afternoon in Kasuwar Daji, Kauran Namoda LGA of Zamfara State, reportedly throwing stones at vehicles belonging to political figures. Security personnel reportedly opened fire as the situation escalated, but thankfully, there were no reports of anyone being hit. The protest came just hours after bandits attacked Old Kasuwar Daji and Tungar Mesa villages in the same ward, killing, injuring and abducting residents. People are angry. They are scared. And they are tired of watching their communities suffer while insecurity continues. When people have lost their sense of safety, their frustration will eventually find a voice.

BREAKING: Youths staged a protest this afternoon in Kasuwar Daji, Kauran Namoda LGA of Zamfara State, reportedly throwing stones at vehicles belonging to political figures. Security personnel reportedly opened fire as the situation escalated, but thankfully, there were no reports of anyone being hit. The protest came just hours after bandits attacked Old Kasuwar Daji and Tungar Mesa villages in the same ward, killing, injuring and abducting residents. People are angry. They are scared. And they are tired of watching their communities suffer while insecurity continues. When people have lost their sense of safety, their frustration will eventually find a voice.

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The security situation in Sokoto State State is getting worse. This is the videos taken by residents in this broad daylight bandits moving unchallenged in Tureta town, Tureta LGA of Sokoto State. May Almighty Allah protect people against bandits plot.

The security situation in Sokoto State State is getting worse. This is the videos taken by residents in this broad daylight bandits moving unchallenged in Tureta town, Tureta LGA of Sokoto State. May Almighty Allah protect people against bandits plot.

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Residents of Anchau town in Kubau LGA, Kaduna State, reportedly mobilized and confronted suspected armed bandits after hearing gunfire on the outskirts of the town, forcing them to retreat. Local voices are citing the incident as an example of community self-defense, urging other communities across northern Nigeria to strengthen local security efforts rather than relying solely on authorities.

Residents of Anchau town in Kubau LGA, Kaduna State, reportedly mobilized and confronted suspected armed bandits after hearing gunfire on the outskirts of the town, forcing them to retreat. Local voices are citing the incident as an example of community self-defense, urging other communities across northern Nigeria to strengthen local security efforts rather than relying solely on authorities.

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VIDEO: This man had a disturbing way of making money. Whenever bandits abducted someone, he would get the victim’s relatives phone number, call them using a disguised voice, claim their relative was in his custody, and demand ransom. This was not the first time he had been arrested over similar crime. But as they say, let’s hear the story from the horse’s mouth.

VIDEO: This man had a disturbing way of making money. Whenever bandits abducted someone, he would get the victim’s relatives phone number, call them using a disguised voice, claim their relative was in his custody, and demand ransom. This was not the first time he had been arrested over similar crime. But as they say, let’s hear the story from the horse’s mouth.

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VIDEO: Some of the young men detained by Civil Defence officials in Niger State have spoken about what happened during the incident that reportedly left 37 people dead. Listen to their accounts as they explain what they witnessed and how the incident unfolded. But many questions remain: What really happened, and will the authorities give the public a clear account of how the 37 people lost their lives?

VIDEO: Some of the young men detained by Civil Defence officials in Niger State have spoken about what happened during the incident that reportedly left 37 people dead. Listen to their accounts as they explain what they witnessed and how the incident unfolded. But many questions remain: What really happened, and will the authorities give the public a clear account of how the 37 people lost their lives?

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VIDEO: A woman who escaped from the bandits who abducted people in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State, is sharing what she and other captives went through. She claims more than 500 people were taken and says the captives suffered severe hunger and hardship. Tragically, she said her 15-day-old baby died while they were in captivity. But Niger State Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago has given a much lower figure, saying about 30 people were abducted and that the 500+ figure being circulated online is an exaggeration. NB: The video below captures the different accounts surrounding the reported abduction in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State. Please watch and hear the survivor’s account for yourself

VIDEO: A woman who escaped from the bandits who abducted people in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State, is sharing what she and other captives went through. She claims more than 500 people were taken and says the captives suffered severe hunger and hardship. Tragically, she said her 15-day-old baby died while they were in captivity. But Niger State Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago has given a much lower figure, saying about 30 people were abducted and that the 500+ figure being circulated online is an exaggeration. NB: The video below captures the different accounts surrounding the reported abduction in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State. Please watch and hear the survivor’s account for yourself

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ALERT: This is the video of travelers humiliated by bandits after they were intercepted near Tsafe while returning to Gusau, Zamfara State. According to accounts shared by relatives, some of the victims, said to be from Tudun Waila area in Gusau town, have allegedly been held for four days. Families are pleading for urgent intervention as fears grow over their safety. How many more civilians must endure such ordeals before effective security measures are put in place?

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ALERT: This is the video of travelers humiliated by bandits after they were intercepted near Tsafe while returning to Gusau, Zamfara State. According to accounts shared by relatives, some of the victims, said to be from Tudun Waila area in Gusau town, have allegedly been held for four days. Families are pleading for urgent intervention as fears grow over their safety. How many more civilians must endure such ordeals before effective security measures are put in place?

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BREAKING: Reports from Minna, Niger State, are raising serious concerns after 37 young men died while in the custody of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to the reports, 63 young men who were involved in gold mining activities were arrested over alleged illegal mining and detained. A survivor reportedly claimed they were locked inside a small room, where they struggled to breathe and cried for help before some of them died. The exact cause of the deaths is yet to be established, and the Niger State Police Command has reportedly taken over the matter to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. This is deeply disturbing case that requires a transparent investigation and accountability for anyone found responsible. Communities across the North are already facing insecurity and economic hardship. When young people searching for a livelihood die while under state custody, it raises serious questions about the protection of citizens lives and the responsibility of security agencies. May Allah forgive those who lost their lives and grant their families strength. What message does this send to ordinary citizens when people seeking survival through lawful means are alleged to have died in the custody of the very institutions meant to protect them?

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BREAKING: Reports from Minna, Niger State, are raising serious concerns after 37 young men died while in the custody of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to the reports, 63 young men who were involved in gold mining activities were arrested over alleged illegal mining and detained. A survivor reportedly claimed they were locked inside a small room, where they struggled to breathe and cried for help before some of them died. The exact cause of the deaths is yet to be established, and the Niger State Police Command has reportedly taken over the matter to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. This is deeply disturbing case that requires a transparent investigation and accountability for anyone found responsible. Communities across the North are already facing insecurity and economic hardship. When young people searching for a livelihood die while under state custody, it raises serious questions about the protection of citizens lives and the responsibility of security agencies. May Allah forgive those who lost their lives and grant their families strength. What message does this send to ordinary citizens when people seeking survival through lawful means are alleged to have died in the custody of the very institutions meant to protect them?

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UPDATE: The victims of yesterday afternoon's brutal bandit attacks across communities of Sauna Ward in Talata Mafara LGA, Zamfara State, are being laid to rest. Behind every grave is a family whose life has been changed forever. 25 innocent people mostly farmers lost their lives in this senseless attack. May Allah (SWT) forgive their shortcomings, grant them Aljannah Firdaus and give their families the strength to bear this painful loss. Ameen. Northwest Nigeria cannot continue to normalize mass burials caused by insecurity.

UPDATE: The victims of yesterday afternoon's brutal bandit attacks across communities of Sauna Ward in Talata Mafara LGA, Zamfara State, are being laid to rest. Behind every grave is a family whose life has been changed forever. 25 innocent people mostly farmers lost their lives in this senseless attack. May Allah (SWT) forgive their shortcomings, grant them Aljannah Firdaus and give their families the strength to bear this painful loss. Ameen. Northwest Nigeria cannot continue to normalize mass burials caused by insecurity.

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VIDEO: Members of Katsina Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) security outfit in Malumfashi reportedly rescued eight people who had been held captive by bandits. This is the effort that make two C-Watch operatives lost their lives during the rescue operation. The operation reportedly resulted in the deaths of more than 30 armed bandits. In the video below, one of the rescued victims can be heard saying that the chain fastened to his leg could not be removed, and that he was willing to lose the leg if that was what it took to regain his freedom. The footage offers a stark glimpse into the conditions endured by kidnapping victims and the risks taken by local security volunteers in rescue efforts. How terrifying must captivity be for a man to beg for his leg to be cut off, so long as he can return home alive?

VIDEO: Members of Katsina Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) security outfit in Malumfashi reportedly rescued eight people who had been held captive by bandits. This is the effort that make two C-Watch operatives lost their lives during the rescue operation. The operation reportedly resulted in the deaths of more than 30 armed bandits. In the video below, one of the rescued victims can be heard saying that the chain fastened to his leg could not be removed, and that he was willing to lose the leg if that was what it took to regain his freedom. The footage offers a stark glimpse into the conditions endured by kidnapping victims and the risks taken by local security volunteers in rescue efforts. How terrifying must captivity be for a man to beg for his leg to be cut off, so long as he can return home alive?

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THROWBACK: A video of Zainab Ahmed, recorded by Abdulaziz Abdulaziz and published by Aminiya five years ago, showed how female victims were being maltreated in bandit captivity. Sadly, five years later, not much has changed. This is still the reality for many women and girls who find themselves in captivity. The suffering goes far beyond the abduction itself.

THROWBACK: A video of Zainab Ahmed, recorded by Abdulaziz Abdulaziz and published by Aminiya five years ago, showed how female victims were being maltreated in bandit captivity. Sadly, five years later, not much has changed. This is still the reality for many women and girls who find themselves in captivity. The suffering goes far beyond the abduction itself.

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VIDEO: Sheikh Nuruddeen Khalid, popularly known as “Digital Imam,” reacts to the reported abduction of more than 60 worshippers during Friday prayers in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State. He says the 2027 elections should be about who can genuinely address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity not religious identity or political slogans. “Anyone who cannot stop the killings should make way,” he says.

VIDEO: Sheikh Nuruddeen Khalid, popularly known as “Digital Imam,” reacts to the reported abduction of more than 60 worshippers during Friday prayers in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State. He says the 2027 elections should be about who can genuinely address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity not religious identity or political slogans. “Anyone who cannot stop the killings should make way,” he says.

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BREAKING: Armed bandits reportedly moved through Libele, advancing toward Tashan Allura, Jibril Company, and several nearby villages along the Kontagora–Yauri way in Kontagora LGA, Niger State. Residents recorded the bandits passing openly through the area.

BREAKING: Armed bandits reportedly moved through Libele, advancing toward Tashan Allura, Jibril Company, and several nearby villages along the Kontagora–Yauri way in Kontagora LGA, Niger State. Residents recorded the bandits passing openly through the area.

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This is heartbreaking beyond words. Seeing a retired Major General and his wife reduced to such a desperate condition should shake the conscience of every leader and Nigerian. No one should have to endure this. The growing sense of fear, helplessness and grief among affected communities demands urgent attention and action.

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This is heartbreaking beyond words. Seeing a retired Major General and his wife reduced to such a desperate condition should shake the conscience of every leader and Nigerian. No one should have to endure this. The growing sense of fear, helplessness and grief among affected communities demands urgent attention and action.

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This video shows bandit kingpin Mustapha Babaro during interrogation after his April 2024 arrest in Zamfara State. He’s linked to abduction of Brig. Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd.) in Feb 2025 and the ₦50m levy allegedly slammed on Yargoje & nearby communities in Kankara LGA last week. The big question now is: How did someone once in custody return to threaten multiple Katsina communities from Kankara to Malumfashi, Funtua, Kankara and Dutsin-Ma? The Nigerian Senate BBC News Africa Reuters Africa AUTA🥹 F A A R E E S 💫 🇵🇸 @FLEXIBLE QUEEN👸♥️ GIDADO My Deen My Swag 💫

This video shows bandit kingpin Mustapha Babaro during interrogation after his April 2024 arrest in Zamfara State. He’s linked to abduction of Brig. Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd.) in Feb 2025 and the ₦50m levy allegedly slammed on Yargoje & nearby communities in Kankara LGA last week. The big question now is: How did someone once in custody return to threaten multiple Katsina communities from Kankara to Malumfashi, Funtua, Kankara and Dutsin-Ma? The Nigerian Senate BBC News Africa Reuters Africa AUTA🥹 F A A R E E S 💫 🇵🇸 @FLEXIBLE QUEEN👸♥️ GIDADO My Deen My Swag 💫

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VIDEO: Residents of New Millennium City, Kaduna State, say they feel abandoned as kidnappers continue to pick people off one after another, with some victims allegedly killed without any reason. The fear in the area is growing. Residents are asking a simple question; who will protect them if not the government?

VIDEO: Residents of New Millennium City, Kaduna State, say they feel abandoned as kidnappers continue to pick people off one after another, with some victims allegedly killed without any reason. The fear in the area is growing. Residents are asking a simple question; who will protect them if not the government?

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Security operatives have arrested ammunition supplier to bandits. It's heartbreaking that while innocent people are being killed and displaced, others are still choosing to fuel the violence for personal gain. May everyone enabling this bloodshed face justice.

Security operatives have arrested ammunition supplier to bandits. It's heartbreaking that while innocent people are being killed and displaced, others are still choosing to fuel the violence for personal gain. May everyone enabling this bloodshed face justice.

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VIDEO: A Fulani cattle owner has cried out after losing more than 60 cows following an attack by armed bandits at his home. For him, the cows were not just animals; they were years of hard work, his source of income, and the foundation of his family’s livelihood. Another rural family has been left counting the cost of insecurity. How many more people will have to lose everything they worked for before we find a lasting solution to this suffering?

VIDEO: A Fulani cattle owner has cried out after losing more than 60 cows following an attack by armed bandits at his home. For him, the cows were not just animals; they were years of hard work, his source of income, and the foundation of his family’s livelihood. Another rural family has been left counting the cost of insecurity. How many more people will have to lose everything they worked for before we find a lasting solution to this suffering?

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At today’s peace parley involving communities from Charanchi and Batagarawa LGAs, notorious bandit leader Sani Muhudinge addressed the parley.

At today’s peace parley involving communities from Charanchi and Batagarawa LGAs, notorious bandit leader Sani Muhudinge addressed the parley.

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EXCLUSIVE HAUSA INTERVIEW: Prof. Aliyu Muhammad Bunza, a Professor of African Culture, speaks on the roots of banditry in northern Nigeria. According to Prof. Bunza, the Fulani were pushed into banditry by the Hausa, arguing that tensions between farming and pastoralism existed long before the arrival of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio. An interesting perspective on the historical roots of the region’s banditry crisis

EXCLUSIVE HAUSA INTERVIEW: Prof. Aliyu Muhammad Bunza, a Professor of African Culture, speaks on the roots of banditry in northern Nigeria. According to Prof. Bunza, the Fulani were pushed into banditry by the Hausa, arguing that tensions between farming and pastoralism existed long before the arrival of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio. An interesting perspective on the historical roots of the region’s banditry crisis

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This is the disturbing video circulating today in northern Nigeria showing a bandits sexually assaulting abducted women, sparking widespread outrage and renewed concern over the rising insecurity affecting rural communities in northern region of Nigeria. The footage has intensified public debate on the government’s approach to handling armed groups, with some calling for military escalation while others continue to argue for negotiation as a means to reduce violence. As emotions run high and trust in any peaceful resolution weakens, the question remains: at what point does advocating leniency for bandits become indefensible in the face of repeated atrocities?

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This is the disturbing video circulating today in northern Nigeria showing a bandits sexually assaulting abducted women, sparking widespread outrage and renewed concern over the rising insecurity affecting rural communities in northern region of Nigeria. The footage has intensified public debate on the government’s approach to handling armed groups, with some calling for military escalation while others continue to argue for negotiation as a means to reduce violence. As emotions run high and trust in any peaceful resolution weakens, the question remains: at what point does advocating leniency for bandits become indefensible in the face of repeated atrocities?

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BREAKING: Today, residents in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, say another round of peace talks has been held with the bandits terrorising the LGA. What is striking is that even Ado Aleru attended the peace parley. NB: In the video below is Ado Aleru explained why previously peace efforts often fail to last

BREAKING: Today, residents in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, say another round of peace talks has been held with the bandits terrorising the LGA. What is striking is that even Ado Aleru attended the peace parley. NB: In the video below is Ado Aleru explained why previously peace efforts often fail to last

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VIDEO: Just a small part of the success recorded by Nigerian troops against bandits around the Ashuwa–Alala axis of Niger State after a fierce clash two days ago. The troops also struck again last night around A’ure–Kuimo in Mariga LGA, dealing another heavy blow to the terrorists. The full extent of the gains is still being assessed, as some of the bandits reportedly fled the area. Kudos to the troops for staying on the offensive and continuing to take the fight to these criminals.

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VIDEO: Just a small part of the success recorded by Nigerian troops against bandits around the Ashuwa–Alala axis of Niger State after a fierce clash two days ago. The troops also struck again last night around A’ure–Kuimo in Mariga LGA, dealing another heavy blow to the terrorists. The full extent of the gains is still being assessed, as some of the bandits reportedly fled the area. Kudos to the troops for staying on the offensive and continuing to take the fight to these criminals.

34,941 views • 28 days ago