Tag: Bandits
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Nigeria Designates Kidnappers and Bandits as Terrorists
Overview: A major shift in Nigeria’s approach to violent crime Nigeria’s federal government has formally classified kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists. This decision marks a significant shift in how authorities will pursue and prosecute those responsible for abductions, rural attacks, and other forms of violence that have unsettled communities…
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227 Abducted in Niger State Catholic Schools, CAN Reports
Overview of the Incident In the early hours of Friday, a violent attack targeted St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. According to the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), as many as 227 persons—comprising both students and teachers—were abducted by bandits. The…
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227 Abducted from Niger State Catholic School: CAN Updates on Papiri Attack
Overview of the Papiri Attack in Niger State Early reports indicate that gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, on a Friday morning. The incident has drawn widespread concern as details emerge about a large number of abductees. The Niger State chapter of the Christian…
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Two Soldiers, 19 Bandits Killed in Kano Firefight
H2: Kano firefight raises alarm over bandit activity in northern Nigeria In a significant security operation in Kano State, Nigerian soldiers clashed with armed bandits in the Shanono Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of 19 bandits and injuries to several others. The clash underscores the growing challenges authorities face in stabilizing parts of…
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Kano Firefight: Two Soldiers and 19 Bandits Dead in Shanono Clash
Overview of the Kano Firefight A fierce firefight erupted in the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, resulting in the deaths of two Nigerian soldiers and 19 armed bandits, according to statements from military authorities. The clash underscores ongoing security challenges in parts of northern Nigeria where banditry and armed confrontations persist despite ongoing…