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Abducted Woman Gives Birth To Twins, Bandits Feed Babies To Dogs

VAM News May 15, 2025

News Update A member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Aminu Jaji, has decried the “terrifying insecurity” in his constituency, narrating how “bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs.” He painted a...

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Featured

Bandits fed newborn twins to dogs — Zamfara lawmaker

Akanji Philip May 14, 2025

A member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Jaji, has lamented the worsening security situation in Zamfara State, saying things have degenerated to a point where babies in captivity were fed to dogs owned...

Local News -2 Minutes

Bandits kill three fishermen in Sokoto village raid — Report

Akanji Philip April 8, 2025

Three fishermen were killed on Tuesday when suspected Lakurawa bandits launched an early morning attack on the Sanyinna community in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Local sources said the victims...

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Local News

Bandits Attack Four Ondo Communities, Death Toll Uncertain — Police

Akanji Philip March 11, 2025

The Ondo State Police Command has refuted claims that it confirmed that 20 farmers were killed in attacks on four communities in the state. No fewer than 20 people were reportedly killed after...

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Extra

Nigerian Military Airstrike Mistakenly Kills Six Civilians Amid Fight Against Bandits

Akanji Philip February 17, 2025

The airstrike came after armed bandits attacked a police base in the area, killing two policemen and a vigilante, the sources said. At least six civilians were killed after a Nigerian Army jet...

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Local News

Again, Bandits Hit Abuja, Abduct Family from Their Home

VAM News January 27, 2025 0 Comment

News Update Bandits attacked the Chikakore community in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday, January 26, and abducted five residents. According to Vanguard, police sources said the bandits raided the Health Centre extension area of Chikakore...

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Local News

Taraba governor’s mother and sister attacked on expressway

VAM News December 7, 2024 0 Comment

News Update Suspected bandits attacked a vehicle carrying Jummai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, on Thursday morning along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area. The governor’s sister, Atsi Kefas,...

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National

FG to establish 3 military formations in Sokoto to fight bandits— Matawalle

Akanji Philip October 11, 2024 0 Comment

The Minister of State Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has said the Federal Government will to establish three military formations in Sokoto State to support military operations in the fight against banditry and other forms...

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Local News

JUST IN: Village head arrested for supplying information to bandits in Katsina

Akanji Philip October 9, 2024 0 Comment

Usamatu Adamu, 45-year-old Village Head of Unguwan Tambai, Runka, in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State has been arrested for allegedly supplying information to bandits . He was among 15 suspects paraded...

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Local News

Bandits reportedly kidnap nurses, patients, others in hospital

Akanji Philip September 10, 2024 0 Comment

Bandits have reportedly killed six and abducted several others in Kallah Afogo Community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Locals reported that the bandits attacked the village about 11:15 p.m., on Sunday....