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Nigeria: Nigeria's 'Bandits' Are Not 'Unknown Gunmen' - Why the Label Matters
The Conversation Africa, 18 October 2021
Since 2015, parts of northern Nigeria have witnessed a steady increase in insecurity and violent attacks. Civilians and government security forces have been the victims. Numerous… Read more »
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Nigeria: Bloodbath at Sokoto Market
Premium Times, 18 October 2021
Residents say the bandits circled the market and started shooting sporadically as they pressed in. Read more »
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Nigeria: Fear of More Attacks As Another Banditry Kingpin Relocates to Sokoto
Premium Times, 17 October 2021
Three notorious banditry kingpins are believed to have moved from Zamfara to new bases in Sokoto State. Read more »
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Nigeria: Bandits Massacre 40 in Sokoto Market, Buhari Declares Total War
This Day, 19 October 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday declared total war on bandits wreaking havoc in parts of the country, saying their days are numbered. The president, who was reacting to the… Read more »
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Nigeria: 'Your Days Are Numbered', Buhari Vows to Crush Bandits
Daily Trust, 18 October 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has told bandits that they should be ready for crushing defeat. Read more »
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Nigeria: Country Responds As Banditry Overwhelms States, Causes Hardship
Nation, 4 October 2021
"The past 18 months have been some of the most difficult periods in the history of Nigeria. Read more »