Vigilante

The Katsina State Government has confirmed the killing of 18 persons during an encounter between members of a vigilante group and ‘repentant bandits’ in Jibia Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and…
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The Federal Government has clarified that ongoing counter-terrorism operations in parts of Kwara State are being carried out within a lawful and nationally approved framework, dismissing reports suggesting the involvement of socio-cultural…
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has alleged political interference and lack of cooperation from security agencies as part of frustrating challenges to end the decade-long banditry crisis that has ravaged the state. Speaking during a…
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Kwara State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that gunmen launched a deadly attack in Ilesha–Baruba in the northern axis of the state, killing seven persons, including a vigilante. The command also said policemen have arrested an…
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The father of Surajo Rabiu, a vigilante from Jaba community, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, who was stabbed while in the entourage of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II after the Eid prayer, has called for justice and demanded…
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The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Sagiru, 20, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members that occurred in the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers…
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The Nasarawa Government has proscribed ethnic vigilance groups in the state. This is contained in an Executive Order signed by Gov. Abdullahi Sule on Tuesday in Lafia. He said that the order was an exercise of the powers conferred on…
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