bandit attack
Coverage of bandit attack in the Nexus archive.
- One killed, seven injured as bandit attack triggers reprisal in Katsina
A suspected bandit attack in Katsina killed one person and injured seven, with residents reporting that a prominent community member was among the victims. The attack triggered reprisal violence across three communities in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
- Former Benue SSG dies after suspected bandit attack
David Salifu, who served as Secretary to the Benue State Government under Governor Gabriel Suswam, died after being shot by suspected kidnappers along the Wukari-Zaki Biam road in Taraba State. The attack is suspected to be a bandit-related incident.
- Police confirm attack on Ebonyi school
Police have confirmed an attack on a school in Ebonyi, occurring amid unconfirmed reports of bandit attacks in some communities in the region.
- Police dismiss alleged bandit attack threat on Lagos schools
The police in Lagos State have dismissed claims of an imminent bandit attack threat on schools, stating that investigations found no evidence of such a threat. They emphasized that all security concerns are taken seriously.