armed bandits
Coverage of armed bandits in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Armed 'Bandits' Kill More Than 20 in Zamfara State
Armed 'bandits' in Nigeria's Zamfara State killed more than 20 people. These gangs frequently raid villages, steal livestock, and kidnap residents for ransom.
- Bandits kill nine farmers, abduct many in Kaduna attacks
Armed bandits attacked local communities in Kaduna, killing nine farmers and abducting an unspecified number of people. The incident was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Bandits invade Kaduna community, kill nine farmers
Armed bandits invaded the Kujijiro farmlands in Kaduna State's Kuyello District, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, killing nine farmers. The attack occurred on Monday.
- Bandits kill farmer in Kaduna community
Armed bandits killed a farmer at his farm in Kasuwar Magani village, located in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Gunmen raid Kwara communities, abduct residents, kill one
Suspected armed bandits attacked communities in Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State on Thursday night, abducting several residents and killing one person, according to local sources.
- Bandits in north-west Nigeria abduct villagers they invited to discuss peace talks
Armed bandits in north-west Nigeria abducted 39 villagers near Magamin Diddi village in Zamfara state during a meeting about potential peace negotiations. Some residents and officials believe the abduction count could be as high as 50.