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Kaduna Easter Worshippers Spend Over 100 Days in Bandits’ Captivity as Families Decry Government Inaction

Thirty-seven worshippers abducted during an Easter Day attack in Ariko village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have now spent more than 100 days in captivity, with families expressing frustration over what they describe as the government’s slow response to their ordeal. The victims were kidnapped on April 5, 2026, when armed bandits invaded […]

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July 15, 2026
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Fear Mounts in Ebonyi Communities Over Alleged Fresh Herdsmen Attack Threats

Residents of Obeagu, Nkalaha and other border communities in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have raised concerns over reports of a possible fresh attack by suspected armed herdsmen, more than five years after a deadly invasion claimed at least 21 lives in the area. Community leaders, in an audio message obtained by SaharaReporters, […]

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June 25, 2026
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Former APC Chairman Dies in Bandits’ Captivity

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Besse, has reportedly died while being held captive by bandits. Besse was abducted earlier this month by armed criminals operating in the North-West region. The development was made public on Tuesday by security and conflict journalist Bakatsine through a post on […]

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June 23, 2026
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17 Farmers Killed as Bandits Attack Zamfara Community

No fewer than 17 farmers have been killed and several others injured after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on Goran Namaye village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred on Friday while residents were working on their farms during the ongoing planting season, according to community sources. An indigene of […]

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June 13, 2026
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Reps Raise Alarm Over Abduction of 42 Students in Borno

The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the recent abduction of 42 students in Mussa Ward, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, calling for urgent measures to secure their release and strengthen protection for schools across the country. The concern was raised during plenary on Tuesday following the consideration of a motion […]

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June 2, 2026
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Ogbomoso Chief Imam Calls For Death Penalty For Kidnappers Of Oyo Schoolchildren

The Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Dr. Yunus Teliat Olushina Ayilara II, has urged the Nigerian government to impose the death penalty on bandits responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers, and a principal in Yawota and Esin-Ele communities of Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State. Speaking during a Jumat sermon delivered in Yoruba on […]

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May 23, 2026
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Terrorists Demand Talks With Makinde Over Oyo School Abductions

Suspected terrorists who abducted pupils and teachers from three schools in Esinele, Yamota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly opened communication with the state government, insisting on speaking only with Governor . According to sources familiar with the development, the kidnappers declined to negotiate with families of the […]

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May 23, 2026
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Defence Headquarters Links Oyo Kidnapping to Displaced JAS Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters has blamed the recent kidnapping in Oyo State on suspected members of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorist group who were displaced from other parts of the country by ongoing military operations. The military high command made the clarification on Thursday while responding to reports it described as misleading interpretations […]

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May 21, 2026
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Gunmen Kill Plateau Resident as Youths, Women Clash With Soldiers Over Fresh Attack

A resident of Tanjol community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, identified as Daniel Danladi, has been killed after gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the area. The incident sparked outrage among residents, particularly youths and women, who later confronted soldiers deployed to the community, accusing them of failing to protect locals from […]

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May 19, 2026
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Makinde Confirms Abduction Of Seven Teachers In Oyo School Attack, Pupils Still Unknown

Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during an attack on schools in the Oriire area of Oyo State, while the number of missing pupils is still being determined. The governor gave the update while addressing the worsening security situation following the invasion of the schools by suspected gunmen. According to Makinde, […]

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May 17, 2026
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