Bandits have attacked a city in central Haiti, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people, according to a spokesperson for an activist group.

The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogumlowo, has raised an alarm about bandits increasingly using forested areas in the state as hideouts, particularly for kidnapping for ransom.

A controversy has emerged regarding a statement by Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, who claimed that many community members collude with terrorists and bandits, a statement defended as factual.

A Kaduna kidnap survivor has shared chilling details of bandits’ evolving methods, which now include religious targeting, decentralised camps, and strategies to evade military detection.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized dozens of armed bandits in the notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s camp.

Kwara State security authorities confirmed the rescue of three worshippers following a Sunday morning attack on an ECWA Church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, where bandits had abducted several individuals during service, with police noting most abductees were over 70 years old.

Kenya's Deputy President Kindiki has issued a stern warning, stating that the government will decisively crush bandits operating in the Meru region once and for all.

Niger State Governor Umar Bago has announced a full-scale operation to combat bandits and their informants, pledging to utilize new tracking technology to restore security in the state.

Najmanje 15 ljudi je danas poginulo u napadima naoružanih bandi na dva sela na severozapadu Nigerije, rekle su tamošnje vlasti.

Gunmen attacked the Sabon Gyero community in Kaduna, killing a deaf man and abducting seven others, including women and children, during an early morning raid.

Ondo Police refute FAAN claims of a bandit arrest at Akure Airport, stating two suspects were kidnap logistics suppliers, not four bandits. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-suppliers-not-bandits-arrested-near-ondo-airport-police/

The Plateau State Government has confirmed an ongoing military operation in Kanam LGA following the killing of security operatives by bandits in the Garga area.

The Plateau State Government has condemned an ambush in Kanam and paid tribute to security officials who died confronting bandits, hailing them as heroes.

Armed bandits have killed Kebbi businessman Sufiyanu Garba and abducted his pregnant wife during a violent attack on their residence in Birnin Kebbi. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-kebbi-businessman-kidnap-pregnant-wife/

Bandits attacked a village in Katsina, Nigeria, killing three people and injuring eleven, with police confirming the incident and a joint security team responding to the scene. A short video reportedly recorded by a resident during the attack has been circulating on social media.

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, visits Kwara State, vowing to reclaim communities from criminals and restore peace through intensified operati Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-visits-kwara-vows-to-flush-out-bandits/

At least 45 "bandits" were killed in a clash ​with Nigerian troops in ‌the Danmusa area of Katsina state in northern Nigeria, according ​to a statement from ​the Katsina State Government on ⁠Saturday.

"During the operation, troops made contact with the bandits, leading to a firefight in which one of the criminals was neutralised while others fled the scene with suspected gunshot wounds. The post Guards Brigade troops rescue 19 kidnapped victims, kill terrorists in FCT appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested two suspected bandits in Patigi LGA, Kwara State, recovering a pistol and drugs during the operation.

Armed bandits attacked a Civil Protection Guard checkpoint in Abaji Town, Benue State, resulting in one death and two injuries. Security forces have made arrests.

Nigerian Air Force airstrikes successfully neutralized several terror commanders in Borno's Sambisa axis, while troops killed two bandits in Benue State in separate operations.

A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the emergency security meeting was convened due to alarming recent security developments, specifically credible reports of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) being placed along certain highways. The post Lawal convenes emergency security meeting, sympathisers with Zamfara communities attacked by bandits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ukrainian mothers who fled to Belgium are facing a legal void for their children born after 2022, as their babies lack official papers and health insurance, making them non-existent in the system.

Operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network, known as Amotekun corps, have arrested five suspected bandits in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kaduna on Monda The post Kaduna police announce dismantling of bandits’ camps, suspected gunrunners’ arrest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded significant successes in its ongoing operations against banditry, gunrunning, kidnapping, and other violent crimes, arresting several suspects and recovering illegal firearms and hard drugs over the past two weeks. The post Kaduna police neutralise bandits, arrest gunrunners, recover weapons and drugs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Residents of Doma, Katsina, have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other communities following a deadly bandit attack on February 3rd that left dozens dead.

Troops in Nigeria's North-West have intensified military operations, successfully neutralizing several bandits and dismantling criminal networks across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States.

Survivors of a church attack in Omugo, Kwara, recount the terror as bandits invaded their service, abducting worshippers and leaving the community deserted.

The Chairman of Borgu Local Government, Alhaji Mohammed Nasir Abdullahi, confirmed a recent bandit attack on communities within the Borgu Emirate, Niger State, which included the bombing of a bridge.

Security forces successfully rescued three people after foiling an attack on a church in Kwara State, with joint operatives repelling armed bandits during a service in the Omugo community.

Security authorities in Nigeria have dismissed as false a viral social media report alleging that a boat carrying approximately 150 armed bandits capsized in the Sabon Gida community in Sokoto East.

Rampaging bandits have killed three police officers and the leader of a vigilante group in Tse Kwe village, Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria.

The commissioner said bandits launched a reprisal attack after a vigilante group engaged repentant bandits in a gunfight, resulting in the death of three persons The post 18 killed in Katsina vigilante-bandit clash – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

At least 15 people have been killed after suspected bandits clashed with community guards and vigilantes in Falele village, Daddara district of Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. The attack reportedly occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when bandits stormed the community, triggering a gun battle with local security volunteers. The state Commissioner of Internal Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-15-in-fresh-katsina-community-attack/

The FCT Police Command has debunked an alleged threat letter to Abuja communities, stating it was not written by bandits but by mischief makers, urging residents to remain calm but vigilant.

Nigeria's FAAN has dismissed rumours of an aircraft hijack at Akure Airport, clarifying that a security operation led to the arrest of four suspected bandits near the airport after unusual movement was noticed on the runway.

A fresh bandit attack on Bargaja town in Sokoto, Nigeria, has resulted in two deaths and forced many residents to flee, with vigilantes confronting fighters loyal to Bello Turji.

The Plateau State Government has warned residents of Kanam LGA about an impending military operation following a deadly bandit attack that killed 20 soldiers and vigilantes.

Jikamshi, a farming settlement in Musawa Local Government Area near the border with Matazu LGA, had rarely experienced violence on this scale. The post How bandits stormed Katsina village, killed three residents and looted shops appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bandits in Nigeria's Katsina state engaged in a multi-hour gun battle near rural communities, forcing residents of 10 communities to suspend their Friday prayers.

Thiès High Court: A man interrupts a hearing and calls judges and prosecutor "bandits"  Seneweb

Armed bandits attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Sokoto State, Nigeria, killing one resident and abducting five others in a night raid.

Nigerian Army troops eliminate 45 Katsina bandits, including top commanders, in a fierce gun battle. A captain and two soldiers were killed in the encounte Read More: https://punchng.com/military-kills-45-bandits-lose-captain-two-soldiers-in-katsina/

Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere has publicly criticized CS Murkomen for the delayed operation against bandits in Mukogodo Forest, highlighting concerns over security in the region.

A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin sentenced two bandits, Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed, to death by hanging for armed robbery.

Nigerian Army troops recover 257 stolen livestock in Kano’s Gwarzo LGA after successfully ambushing bandits and foiling a cattle rustling attempt. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-recover-257-stolen-livestock-in-kano/

The Governor of Bauchi State has raised an alarm over escalating insecurity, stating that bandits have taken control of ungoverned areas, and has appealed to President Tinubu for urgent intervention.

Operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested five suspected fleeing bandits in Okemesi-Ekiti, located in the Ekiti West Local Government Area.

An IED explosion rocked the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara, damaging a trailer but causing no casualties. Security forces are clearing the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/ied-explosion-rocks-zamfara-highway-trailer-damaged/

Bandits attacked Gbugbu community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person, abducting a provision seller, and injuring two others, leading to the imposition of a curfew.

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, Nigeria, has ordered a renewed crackdown on bandits following coordinated attacks on six villages in the Arewa Local Government Area, near the border with Niger Republic.

Residents of Omugo Community in Kwara State, Nigeria, are fleeing their homes due to persistent attacks by armed bandits, who have rejected a N10 million ransom offer for eight kidnapped members of the ECWA Church.

Individuals dubbed "hotel breakfast bandits" were captured on video taking food from a hotel breakfast spread without making payment.

Nigerian Army troops have recorded significant gains against Bello Turji fighters in a fierce gunbattle in Sokoto, neutralizing several bandits and disrupting the notorious leader’s network.

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has dismissed reports claiming that 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State. NIWA confirmed the news as fake, stating the Sokoto River is not navigable in that area.

Bandits invaded an ECWA church in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria, during a Sunday service, abducting several worshippers, with security forces now deploying operational strategies to ensure the safe rescue of remaining victims and arrest those responsible.

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) reported that more than 190,150 Nigerians have been killed by bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and armed herdsmen between July 2006 and the present.

Residents report that peace has returned to the previously bandit-prone Turkana–West Pokot border region in Kenya, with armed bandits no longer present.

Bandits reportedly stole funds raised during a walkathon that were intended to benefit infants' classrooms, according to the Trinidad Express Newspapers.

The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria are in disagreement regarding the number of suspects arrested at Akure Airport and whether they were bandits.

The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) are in disagreement over the arrest of four bandits at Akure airport.

Bandits invade Akure airport  The Guardian Nigeria News

Communities in Nigeria's FCT are gripped by fear after suspected bandits issued a threat to attack Kungaboku and Paze, allegedly to avenge a commander's killing.

The group said some attackers were reportedly killed, and the bandits later invaded the Kyaram community. The post Bandits kill 20 security officials in Plateau ambush – Group appeared first on…

Hundreds of youths in Ondo State protest rising insecurity by blocking the Akure-Owo Expressway with a corpse after a man was killed by suspected bandits. Read More:…

A man interrupted a hearing at the Thiès High Court, publicly accusing judges and the prosecutor of being 'bandits'.

Families of two Niger State government officials, abducted five months ago, are appealing for urgent intervention after bandits demanded an additional N150 million for their release, despite already receiving N70 million.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspected bandits in Kwara State during an intelligence-driven operation, recovering a pistol, drugs, and other items.

Martina Atom, a 45-year-old mother of four from Benue, suffered a horrific attack by bandits who severed her hand during an afternoon raid.

Suspected Lakurawa bandits attack Manu village in Sokoto, killing one teenager and injuring several during Taraweeh prayers.

After the two men fled into nearby bushes, the attackers set the vehicle on fire, destroying the cashew products it was transporting to market. The post Bandits burn cashew-laden vehicle in Kogi’s Yagba West appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mohammed painted a dire picture of overwhelmed forces and "ungoverned spaces" in forests bordering Taraba, Gombe, and Plateau states. The post Bandits emboldened, taking over ungoverned spaces – Bala Mohammed laments appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gunmen have killed 29 people and abducted many others in a series of fresh bandit attacks across Northern Nigeria, targeting mosques and communities in Kebbi, Adamawa, Sokoto, and Kwara states.

Bandits in Trinidad and Tobago blockaded a road specifically to rob a bread van, detailing a targeted criminal act.

Bandits carried out an attack in Kwara state, Nigeria, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.