Tag: Banditry
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Governors Allocate N525bn Security Budget as Violence Surges; US Supplies Bolster Nigeria’s Fight
Overview: A Coordinated Push to Strengthen Security In the face of escalating violence and a widening security challenge, Nigerian state governors have approved a combined security budget of 525 billion naira. The allocation aims to shore up police, military, and paramilitary operations across several states, with the objective of engineering a measurable decline in criminal…
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Nigeria Declares Kidnappers and Bandits as Terrorists
Shifting the Legal Landscape Nigeria’s federal government has formally designated kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists. This marks a pivotal shift in how authorities plan to confront a surge in abductions, rural raids, and criminal militancy that have destabilized communities and strained security forces. The designation allows security agencies to…
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Nigeria Declares Kidnappers and Bandits as Terrorists: What It Means
Overview: A Historic designations move Nigeria’s federal government has formally classified kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists. This dramatic policy shift aims to give security agencies a broader legal toolkit to confront widespread abductions, rural attacks, and violent crime that have destabilized communities in many states. By labeling these actors…
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Terrorism: Turji accuses two ex-governors of fueling insecurity in the North
Overview: Turji’s allegation against former governors A viral video released over the weekend features the notorious bandit Bello Turji making a controversial claim that two former northern governors are fueling insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North. The claim comes amid ongoing concerns about security, banditry, and political fault lines in the region. Turji’s statement,…
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Terrorism: Turji’s Allegations Against Two Former Governors Fuel Insecurity in Nigeria
Turji’s Claims Put Spotlight on Security and Political Fallout The notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is making headlines again by alleging that two former northern governors are fueling insecurity across parts of Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on the North. In a video circulating online, Turji accuses political leaders of complicity in the ongoing violence,…
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Terrorism Allegations: Turji Targets Two Former Governors Over Insecurity Claims
Overview: Turji’s Allegations Targeting Political Figures A notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has publicly alleged that two former northern governors are covertly fueling insecurity in Nigeria, with a focus on the North. The video circulating on social media platforms on Sunday presents Turji making pointed accusations against past political leaders. This development arrives at a…
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Beyond the Police: Nigeria’s Security Challenges and the ADC’s Warning to Tinubu
Introduction: A call for a holistic security strategy Nigeria’s security landscape remains multifaceted, stretching beyond the traditional remit of the police. While targeted reforms within the police force are debated, security experts and political groups argue that addressing threats such as terrorism, banditry, economic instability, and community violence requires a comprehensive national strategy. The African…
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Two Suspected Bandits Killed as Police Reservists Foil Cattle Rustling in Kibish, Turkana
Residents and security forces clash as cattle rustling attempt is thwarted Two suspected bandits were killed when police reservists confronted an armed group during a cattle rustling attempt in Kokuro, Kibish, Turkana County. The incident, which unfolded in Welegech village, underscores the persistent insecurity that surrounds some remote parts of northern Kenya where livestock theft…
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Laikipia Banditry: Two Siblings Dead in Naibor Attack
Overview of the Incident An attack attributed to bandits in the Naibor area of Laikipia County left two children dead, heightening concerns about security and the safety of residents in this semi-arid region of central Kenya. The victims, a seven-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, were among locals who woke to the shocking news on…
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Banditry in Laikipia: Two Siblings Die in Village Shooting
Tragic incident marks another flare-up in Laikipia’s security crisis A day of quiet life in a rural village in Laikipia County was shattered when gunmen attacked a family, killing two children and fleeing without taking anything. The November 5 incident occurred in the Naibor area, a region that has experienced recurring bouts of banditry and…