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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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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 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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SAD UPDATE: “We sold everything, took bank loans, paid ₦30M… then they demanded ₦150M more. We had nothing left to eat. Every time they called, we pleaded with them in the name of Allah and the Prophet (S.A.W), yet they beat him, knife to his throat, threatening to kill him.” – Hajiya Kulu Niworo, sister of Hon. Alhassan Bawa Niworo, former Niger State education chief, on her brother’s 6-month ordeal in Boko Haram captivity. This horror, once unbearable to imagine, is sadly becoming normal in northern Nigeria. SkyDanfoDriver 🛫 (Capt. Jamil) My Deen My Swag 💫 AUTA🥹 Farida Muktar Ashu Ahmad Nguru. Horny 💔 Bello Muktar $ULTAN☠️𝕏 Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar F A A R E E S 💫 🇵🇸 Abu-Sadeeq Woye
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Yesterday in Maitsani, Dutsin-Ma LGA, Katsina State, stakeholders struck a peace deal with bandit leaders. One bandit alleged that in Safana LGA, promised releases weren’t honored & only small ransoms were paid for hostages. Explosive claims that demands urgent govt response.
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BREAKING NEWS: Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has started a raid to seize control of several villages in Sokoto State’s eastern district, beginning with a violent raid on Tidibale village in Isa LGA, last night. During the attack, residents were ordered to evacuate within 24 hours. Bargaja village, also in Isa LGA, was targeted days ago, in line with Turji’s stated intention to dominate much of the district. What immediate steps are security forces and humanitarian agencies taking to protect displaced residents and prevent further escalation? NB: A video below shows civilians fleeing their homes in the Tidibale area. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto The Nigerian Senate AUTA🥹 $ULTAN☠️𝕏 THE KING HERSELF. Woye OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 Aisha Yesufu CHUKS 🍥 Farida Muktar Ashu
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I swear, I was deeply troubled after watching this video posted on social media. It shows bandits shooting at a military vehicle while Bello Turji speaks confidently on camera without any fear. I'm from Katsina and since I saw this video, I haven't been at peace, it's left me feeling completely unsettled. May the Almighty grant us a swift and peaceful resolution to this crisis. @DefenceInfoNG Nigeria Police Force My Deen My Swag 💫 GIDADO Ndi Kato (Ungwan Masara's finest) James Barnett Daniel Regha Moderate
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Bandits attack Ibeto town, Magama LGA, Niger State, injuring one and abducting another. They’ve split into two groups: one remains in Ibeto, the other moves toward Auna. Below is the video of the bandits roaming in Ibeto. His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago Nuhu Ribadu Akanji. A victim of Nigeria Ahmad Nguru.
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BREAKING: This morning, Kaware village in Shanga LGA, Kebbi State, was attacked by terrorists known locally as Lakurawa. They reportedly set homes on fire and opened fire on residents trying to escape. Eyewitnesses say exit routes were blocked, leaving civilians trapped as the village burned. This is the latest in a string of attacks across the LGA in just 48 hours. NB: Below is a video share on TikTok by a concerned nearby resident raising the alarm
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un! It is heartbreaking and deeply troubling that children at young ages are already being exposed to and using substances like sholisho😢 I have witnessed many crises but nothing is more disturbing than seeing childhood itself eroded by drugs and neglect. How did we get here, and how gradually are we becoming a society where this is normal? Bashir Ahmad, OON Peacock My Deen My Swag 💫 AUTA🥹 Farida Muktar Ashu Woye Peacock Ahmad Nguru. Horny 💔 Hamma Ibrahim Modibbo Sanusi Maikudi 🇵🇸 Bello Muktar Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar 𝗦𝗶𝗿. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗔.𝗬🇵🇸💔 𝐍𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐌. 👑 $ULTAN☠️𝕏 Abu-Sadeeq
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SAD UPDATE: In this broad daylight, they k*lled at least 15 residents, many others injured and several abducted in the attack on Falale village, Daddara district in Jibia LGA of Katsina State. How are communities still suffering such devastating incursions despite the supposed peace deal in the state? NB: Below is the de*th bodies
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NIGER INSECURITY: My father has been in captivity for nearly six months. We already paid the kidnappers ₦30 million as ransom, yet they are now demanding an additional ₦150 million. Sadly, we have no money left, and the government has not offered us any assistance. Whenever they call, we hear them beating and torturing him. He is ill, cries in pain, and they constantly threaten to kill him. — Saifullahi, son of Hon. Alhassan Bawa Niworo, former NSUBEB Chairman of Niger State who was abducted by kidnappers. Sky Danfo Driver 🛫 (Capt. Jamil) My Deen My Swag 💫 AUTA🥹 Farida Muktar Ashu Ahmad. Noor ❤️ Bello Muktar $ULTAN☠️𝕏 Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar F A A R E E S 💫 🇵🇸 Abu-Sadeeq Woye OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 Omo Kogi (Yagba) 🌍 Mallam jabir
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THROWBACK VIDEO: In 2022, a married woman (Mariya) in Kaduna confessed to supplying young girls to bandits in Dajin Galadimawa through her cousin, who was also involved in banditry. She initially connected a girl named Lawisa to him and later went as far as taking her own sister and daughters to the armed group for sexual services. This serves as a stark reminder that insecurity is not driven solely by external threats as some civilians are actively complicit in enabling it.
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BREAKING: Bandits who abducted 30 residents in Ibeto community of Magama LGA, Niger State, have reportedly demanded ₦150m before releasing 17 captives. Residents say the victims spent 54 days in captivity with no visible effort from Magama LGA or state authorities. Hasmag TV documented residents frustration weeks after the attack. How long can communities endure this? His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago BBC News Africa Reuters Africa F A A R E E S 💫 🇵🇸 @FLEXIBLE QUEEN👸♥️
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BREAKING NEWS: Entire communities from Tidibale ward, Isa LGA of Sokoto State, have been forced to flee their homes and are now sheltering in Isa town as internally displaced persons. Families are sleeping in the open fields, children are hungry and mothers don’t know if they will ever return home. ▪︎ How long will these people be forced to live like this while the world watches in silence? ▪︎ Who will be held accountable for the destruction of their lives? Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto The Nigerian Senate Nigeria Police Force DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA Defense News Nigeria AUTA🥹 Farida Muktar Ashu OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 CHUKS 🍥
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This is how residents of Rijau, Niger State came out in large numbers to celebrate and welcome brave soldiers after they successfully eliminated numerous bandits in a fierce 4-hour battle in Warari village, near Rijau town. Presidency Nigeria The Nigerian Senate La Présidente de la République de la Farine🥹 Nigerian Army Woye
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ALERT: According to residents, a helicopter reportedly dropped bandits in Gurbi area of Katsina State, on Friday. They attacked Gurbi, injured people, looted homes, rustled livestock & burned vehicles. Full video can’t be uploaded. Dikko Umaru Radda, Ph.D. CON. GIDADO La Présidente de la République de la Farine Abdulbaki Jari
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