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Joint Task Force Kills 23 Bandits Fleeing Kano After Attacks

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4 months ago

January 4, 2026

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Troops of the Joint Task Force, supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed no fewer than 23 bandits who were fleeing Kano State after launching deadly attacks on Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas.

The Nigerian Army said the bandits carried out the attacks on Thursday night, with the violence stretching into the early hours of Friday.

Ground troops were able to repel the assaults, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers before pursuing them as they fled toward neighbouring Katsina State.

According to a statement issued on Sunday in Kano, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Major Zubairu Babatunde, said the fleeing bandits were tracked to Karaduwa village in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, following intelligence that they had regrouped in Dan Marke, also in Matazu LGA, to bury some of their members killed during the initial encounter.

Babatunde noted that the Air Component Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma located the bandits and monitored their movement until their motorcycles converged after crossing a dry riverbed.

“A precision air strike was thereafter conducted, resulting in the neutralisation of at least 23 terrorists, while several others were believed to have sustained injuries,” he said.

He added that the operation, which was supported by aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, also led to the destruction of several weapons and equipment belonging to the bandits.

Babatunde said the Commander, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, commended both the air and ground forces for their courage and professionalism during the operation, describing their performance as exemplary.

“Their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity are commendable,” the commander was quoted as saying.

The Army spokesman noted that the security situation in Kano State remained calm, with troops maintaining robust patrols and continuous monitoring across affected areas.

He added that troop morale and fighting efficiency were “very satisfactory.”

Babatunde also appreciated members of the public for their support in the fight against banditry and terrorism, urging citizens to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.

According to him, the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, “remains committed to protecting lives and property and will continue to take necessary measures to ensure national security.”

The latest operation adds to recent successes recorded against armed groups in the area. Kano Times had reported on Friday that the Joint Task Force foiled an attempted incursion by bandits into several communities in Shanono Local Government Area after a prolonged gun battle.

The clash, which reportedly began late Thursday night and lasted until the early hours of Friday, occurred in Yankwada, Babanduhu and other neighbouring villages.

Confirming the incident, Babatunde said the attack was a revenge mission following the loss of some bandits to superior military firepower during an earlier encounter last week.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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2 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.