Bandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria's Zamfara state
EDO AND TARABA STATES, NIGERIA, JUL 18 – Two commuters were killed during bandit ambushes while police rescued all 31 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations, officials said, with suspects fleeing after gun battles.
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Gunmen kill six and abduct over 100 in attack on Nigerian town - teleSUR English
Gunmen launched a brutal attack on Kairu community in Nigeria’s northwest Zamfara state, killing at least six people. More than 100 others, including women and children, were abducted during the violent assault, local officials and residents said on Friday. Zamfara has become the epicentre of deadly raids by armed gangs, known locally as bandits, wreaking havoc across the region for years. Bandits slaughtered 8 men & 1 woman while they were wor…
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Police Officer, Vigilante Member Near Abuja
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot dead a police inspector and a vigilante in Zhibi, a community neighbouring Dei-Dei town, but located in Tafa LGA of Niger State. The policeman, Joshua John, was reportedly attached to the 45 Police Mobile Force, PMF, Dei-Dei, while the vigilante member, Joshua Garba, was working with the local security outfit in the community.
Alarming Bandit Rampage: Over 100 Abducted in Nigeria
In Zamfara state, Nigeria, gunmen killed at least six people and abducted over 100, including women and children. This attack reflects a disturbing pattern of violence by local bandits, causing widespread fear and unrest in the region.
Bandits kill two as Nigeria police rescue 31 kidnap victims in two states
The Nigeria Police has confirmed the killing of two unsuspecting commuters along Fugar-Agenebode road in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State by bandits. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the incident occurred on July 11 when the trouble makers ambushed commuters in the area. He explained that upon receipt of the distress call regarding the activities of the armed men, operatives of the command a…
Bandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria's Zamfara state
Gunmen killed at least six people and abducted more than 100 others, including women and children, in an attack on Kairu community in Nigeria's northwest Zamfara state, a local lawmaker and residents said on Friday.
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