Bandits Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/bandits/ Reporting Nigeria security Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:57:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png Bandits Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/bandits/ 32 32 Troops intercept ₦2.7m ransom, phones meant for terror kingpin in Katsina https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/25/troops-intercept-%e2%82%a62-7m-ransom-phones-meant-for-terror-kingpin-in-katsina/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:57:49 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24427 Troops intercept ₦2.7m ransom, phones meant for terror kingpin in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 35 Battalion deployed at FOB Faskari have arrested three suspected terrorists while allegedly transporting ₦2.7 million ransom and mobile phones intended for onward delivery to a suspected terror kingpin in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina […]

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]]> Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops rescue wounded civilians, recover 117 cows, stolen vehicle in Zamfara https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/19/operation-fansan-yamma-troops-rescue-wounded-civilians-recover-117-cows-stolen-vehicle-in-zamfara/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:28:33 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24391 Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops rescue wounded civilians, recover 117 cows, stolen vehicle in Zamfara By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have disrupted criminal activities in Zamfara State, rescuing three wounded civilians, recovering 117 suspected rustled cattle and other livestock, and retrieving a stolen Toyota Camry. The operations were conducted as part […]

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]]> Troops interrogate suspected bandit collaborators in North-West https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/19/troops-interrogate-suspected-bandit-collaborators-in-north-west/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:25:55 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24390 Troops interrogate suspected bandit collaborators in North-West By: Zagazola Makama Nigerian troops have arrested suspected collaborators of armed bandits operating in the North-West, as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle the support networks aiding criminal groups in the region. A security source said the suspects were apprehended by troops during recent operations and subsequently subjected […]

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]]> Military Airstrikes hit suspected terrorist hideout in Zamfara, several fighters killed https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/08/military-airstrikes-hit-suspected-terrorist-hideout-in-zamfara-several-fighters-killed/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:52:07 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24313 Military Airstrikes hit suspected terrorist hideout in Zamfara, several fighters killed By: Zagazola Makama Nigerian security forces under Operation FANSAN YANMA have carried out air operations against suspected terrorists in Yankuzo community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, reportedly killing several fighters. According to local sources, the operation took place on the evening of […]

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]]> Arms Cache Recovered in Mangu as Army Deepens Hunt for Militia Leaders, Cattle-Rustling Syndicates Causing Violence https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/20/arms-cache-recovered-in-mangu-as-army-deepens-hunt-for-militia-leaders-cattle-rustling-syndicates-causing-violence/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:27:24 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24242 Arms Cache Recovered in Mangu as Army Deepens Hunt for Militia Leaders, Cattle-Rustling Syndicates Causing Violence By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army has recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition from the residence of a suspected cattle-rustling suspect in Mwar community, Chakfem Kingdom, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, as troops intensify operations to […]

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]]> 24 Bandits Killed As Army, DSS, Vigilantes Foil Mass Kidnap in Katsina Community, Rescue Victims https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/19/24-bandits-killed-as-army-dss-vigilantes-foil-mass-kidnap-in-katsina-community-rescue-victims/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:06:43 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24238 24 Bandits Killed As Army, DSS, Vigilantes Foil Mass Kidnap in Katsina Community, Rescue Victims By: Zagazola Makama At least 24 bandits were killed on Tuesday after soldiers of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina Community Watch Corps foiled an attempt to mass-kidnap persons in Gidan Bawa village, Kandarawa […]

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]]> Bandit Leader, Ado Aleiro Loses Son, Eight Family Members, 30 Motorcycles in Katsina Encounter https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/09/bandit-leader-ado-aleiro-loses-son-eight-family-members-30-motorcycles-in-katsina-encounter/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:14:07 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24211 Bandit Leader, Ado Aleiro Loses Son, Eight Family Members, 30 Motorcycles in Katsina Encounter By Zagazola Makama Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleiro has reportedly suffered a major setback following the loss of his son, eight other family members and about 30 motorcycles during a recent encounter at Doma village in Katsina State. Intelligence obtained by […]

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]]> Security Forces Rescue Kidnapped Gateway Polytechnic Students in Ogun https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/08/security-forces-rescue-kidnapped-gateway-polytechnic-students-in-ogun/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:13:07 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24204 Security Forces Rescue Kidnapped Gateway Polytechnic Students in Ogun By Zagazola Makama Security forces have rescued students of Gateway Polytechnic, Ibara Remo, who were kidnapped and held in captivity for several days in Ogun State. The students, who had been in captivity since July 30, 2026, were rescued on Aug. 5 by a combined team […]

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]]> Several Bandits Killed in Heavy Gun-battle as Troops Clash with Ado Allero-led Bandits in North-West https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/31/several-bandits-killed-in-heavy-gun-battle-as-troops-clash-with-ado-allero-led-bandits-in-north-west/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:56:36 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24133 Several Bandits Killed in Heavy Gun-battle as Troops Clash with Ado Allero-led Bandits in North-West By: Zagazola Makama A heavy gun battle is currently ongoing between troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and bandits loyal to notorious kingpin Ado Allero in a fresh military offensive in the North-West of Tsafe Local […]

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]]> Anguwan Rukuba Group Distances Community from Protest, Calls for Peace in Jos https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/17/anguwan-rukuba-group-distances-community-from-protest-calls-for-peace-in-jos/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:01:44 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23982 Anguwan Rukuba Group Distances Community from Protest, Calls for Peace in Jos By Zagazola Makama The Anguwan Rukuba Concern Group has distanced itself from a recent protest in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as unrepresentative of the community and urging residents to embrace peaceful dialogue in addressing grievances. […]

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