Banditry

A few Californios, aggrieved by that and the power grab resulting from statehood, took to banditry.

As far as I am concerned, we have failed the people because politics is meant to proffer solutions to such things and if up till now we have been unable to proffer a solution to this issue of banditry, it is then very unfortunate.

Before the current onslaught, Akpabuyo/ Bakassi enjoyed the notoriety of heightened insecurity such as kidnapping, gangsterism, cultism, robbery, and even banditry.

For clarity, organized insecurity takes the shape of kidnapping, banditry, unknown gunmen killing, organized armed robbery and any other crime involving conceptualization and planning, and involves more than one person.

Sanusi, while responding to a message sent to him, simply replied, ‘‘There is no report of any clash in Gwadabawa but banditry activities at the Tsauna Forest and Illelah to be precise.

Security challenges, including banditry and armed attacks, have become increasingly prevalent in Nigeria, affecting various sectors, including sports.

Sir Yunkwap enumerated challenges and expectations to include, the prevalence of insecurity especially from Boko Haram, kidnapping,banditry and other forms of insurgences in the country.

Some might call that a “persecution” or even a “” — the U.S. government as “banditry and other criminality,” blaming “climate change” for the violence.

The commissioner reiterated the determination of the state government to bring an end to banditry and other security challenges in the state.

The federal government has said that the promotion of patriotism and nationalism in the country were strategic approach to curb violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the country.

The recent rise in terrorist activity, banditry, and inter-communal violence in the Northern states of Nigeria has heightened tensions and raised questions about the ability of the government to maintain law and order.

This has lead to increased food insecurity, fuelled banditry, unemployment,lack of social and political cohesion amongst members of various groups in the state.

While calling for immediate action to tackle banditry in Niger, she regretted that lack of basic education had predisposed people to poverty.

Who helped us at the height of Boko Haram and armed banditry?

Afenifere also accused Buhari of not doing anything to tackle kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism during his administration.

Collective action and solidarity are essential if we are to effectively combat the menace of banditry, insurgency, and insecurity in our country.

Concrete steps must be taken to address the root causes of insecurity and banditry, and to prevent further loss of innocent lives.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State on Thursday reiterated his determination to tackle banditry and kidnappings in the state.

Gurgun Daji was believed to have a large group of followers involved in various acts of banditry and terror across the area.

He recalled that the state government had introduced Community Protection Guards, also known as Askarawa to assist the conventional security forces in the fight against banditry.