Niger State

Over 10,000 people displaced in Niger due to bandits attacks – Gov. Sani Bello

Over 10,000 people displaced in Niger due to bandits attacks – Gov. Sani Bello

The governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, has said that the activities of armed bandits in parts of the…

5 years ago

Bandits strike again in early morning raid on Niger community, scores kidnapped

Armed bandits reportedly numbering over 60 on Wednesday morning invaded Madaka and neighbouring communities in the Rafi Local Government Area…

5 years ago

8 LGAs under siege as bandits kill, rape in Niger state

Of the 25 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Niger State, eight are under the siege of bandits. Bandits invade communities…

5 years ago

We’ve lost over 500 lives to banditry, paid N200m ransom – Niger stakeholders cry out

Niger stakeholders have raised the alarm over the rising wave of insecurity threatening the peace of the state, saying the…

5 years ago

Buhari authorizes deployment of air power against bandits

President Muhammadu Buhari has received assurances that with the harmattan dust gradually easing its hold on the skies, fighter aircraft…

5 years ago

Abducted ACP rescued unhurt, 2 suspects arrested

Musa Rabo abducted over the weekend was Sunday 20th October 2019 rescued unhurt. The officer was successfully rescued in the…

5 years ago

Niger State grants amnesty to suspected bandits

No fewer than 27 suspected bandits have been granted amnesty by the Niger State government. According to the governor, Abubakar…

5 years ago

Bandits sack Niger village

The Niger state Emergency Management Agency says Armed bandits numbering about two hundred have overrun Kokoki village in Shiroro Local…

5 years ago

Scores killed as Boko Haram attack village in Niger community

A night raid blamed on Boko Haram has left a dozen villagers dead in southeastern Niger on the frontier with…

5 years ago