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Tinubu Meets Muslim Leaders, Tags Kidnapping, Banditry Ungodly, Says Massive Education Holds Key To Eradication

Global UpfrontJan 16, 2024January 16, 20240

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday met with Muslim leaders in Abuja, condemning the recent spate of kidnappings and bandit attacks in the country and

Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Rising Kidnappings, Banditry In South West Nigeria

Global UpfrontDec 18, 2023December 18, 20230

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised the alarm over the rising incidents of kidnappings in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and other parts of South West

Terrorism/Banditry: Médecins sans Frontières Partially Withdraws Services In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Global UpfrontDec 16, 2023December 16, 20230

The Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) Friday announced a partial withdrawal of its medical mission in Zurmi town of Zamfara State following continuous armed confrontations which

Powerful Nigerians Involved In Illegal Mining, Using Proceeds To Fund Terrorism, Banditry – Alake

Global UpfrontDec 13, 2023December 13, 20230

Despite consistently blaming foreign illegal miners for sponsoring banditry and terrorism in the country, the Federal Government on Tuesday made a U-turn, accusing some unnamed

Nigeria Can Defeat Banditry By Reconstructing The Police System – Criminologist

Global UpfrontNov 24, 2023November 24, 20230

By Oluwole Ojewale Security in Nigeria has degenerated in the last 10 years. Various non-state armed groups have emerged countrywide. These actors include criminal gangs,

EU To Deepen Military Support To Help Nigeria Overcome Terrorism, Banditry, Kidnapping, Boko Haram, Maritime Insecurity – Ambassador

Global UpfrontOct 11, 2023October 11, 20230

The European Union (EU) has expressed its willingness to assist Nigeria overcome banditry, kidnapping and insurgency by Boko Haram, saying the security of the Niger

Poor Governance Responsible For Banditry, Kidnapping in North West Nigeria, Says VP Shettima

Global UpfrontSep 1, 2023September 1, 20230

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday said poor governance has a “direct bearing” on the spate of banditry and kidnapping in Nigeria’s North West geopolitical zone.

Insecurity: Reign Of Terror Continues With 325 Killed, Over 150 Kidnapped Since May 29 Tinubu Inauguration

Global UpfrontJun 10, 2023June 10, 20230

Ten days into the administration of President Bola Tinubu, many parts of Nigeria are still killing fields. At the time of filing this report, the

Insecurity: 63,111 Persons Killed In Buhari’s 8 Years

Global UpfrontMay 20, 2023May 20, 20230

For two long nights between May 15 and 16, Kubwat and Fungzai villages in Mangu Local Government Area, LGA, of Plateau State were killing fields.

Kidnapping In Nigeria: Criminalising Ransom Payment Isn’t Working – Victims’ Families Need Support

Global UpfrontMay 10, 2023May 10, 20230

Kidnapping for ransom has become a national security threat in Nigeria. How it’s done varies from targeted individuals, to indiscriminate kidnappings and mass kidnapping in