Tag: Banditry
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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…
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Two Siblings Killed in Laikipia Bandit Attack Heightens Local Tension
Overview of the incident A tragic attack attributed to bandits occurred in the Naibor area of Laikipia County on November 5, resulting in the deaths of two children. Authorities confirmed that the victims were a seven-year-old girl and her 17-year-old brother. Local reports indicate that the assailants escaped the scene without taking any property. The…
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Two soldiers, 19 bandits killed in Kano firefight
Overview of the Kano firefight In a confrontation that underscores ongoing insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria, soldiers from the Nigerian Army clashed with armed bandits in the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. Official sources confirmed that 19 bandits were killed during the exchange, while a number of the attackers were neutralized through…
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Kebbi Deputy Speaker Abduction: Authorities Launch Major Rescue Operation
Overview of the Incident The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Samaila Bagudu, the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, by suspected armed bandits. The alarming incident, which occurred in the early hours, has prompted a broad security response from law enforcement agencies and regional authorities. Local residents reported…