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iwaeda: 8:12pm On May 28
No fewer than 100 heavily armed bandits on Tuesday stormed three communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, killing an unspecified number of villagers, burning homes, and looting properties, including rustling over 200 cattle.

The affected communities—Zagzaga, Chibani, and Kuchi—were attacked in a coordinated operation that lasted from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., during which the bandits moved from house to house, unleashing terror on residents and stealing foodstuffs.

A particularly shocking development was the burning of a t Task Force (JTF) security camp in Kuchi community. According to reports, the security operatives abandoned their post due to the overwhelming number of attackers, allowing the bandits to set the camp ablaze without resistance.

During the aftermath of the raid, the corpse of one of the bandits was discovered in Kuchi, reportedly left behind by his fleeing accomplices.

Residents revealed they had earlier raised an alarm about the mass movement of the bandits through informal channels to government authorities in Minna but received no response.

“We alerted our in Minna to inform the authorities after spotting the bandits gathering in Kusasu before the attacks,” a local source said. “They stayed in the bush for over five hours before launching the assault. Everyone saw them, but they were too many and riding motorcycles.”

When ed, the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Maj-Gen. Bello Abdullahi Mohammed (rtd), acknowledged knowledge of an incident in the area but said he was yet to receive a full briefing.

Attempts to reach the Chairman of Munya Local Government Area, Aminu Najume, were unsuccessful as of press time.

Reacting to the incident, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication, Media and Strategy, Jonathan Vatsa, condemned the attack and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the protection of lives and property in the state.

“Despite the measures taken by the state government, these enemies, with the help of local informants, continue to attack innocent villagers. But we will not relent in our efforts to secure our people,”
Vatsa stated.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/bandits-raid-three-communities-in-niger-state-kill-villagers-burn-down-jtf-camp/

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SmartPolician: 8:18pm On May 28
I can imagine how those soldiers would be running for their lives when those terrorists overpowered them because if them catch you, dem go tie you to a tree, flog you wella and use dagger to send you to your maker grin grin grin

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okiu: 8:20pm On May 28
The way people are losing their Lives as if Human Life na toy

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Putindbutt(m): 8:26pm On May 28
SmartPolician:
I can imagine how those soldiers would be running for their lives when those terrorists overpowered them because if them catch you, dem go tie you to a tree, flog you wella and use dagger to send you to your maker grin grin grin
You see these wailers, they would believe anything as long as it's bad news, they won't even ask for pictures to believe it but when it's the news about the Army killing killing their terrorist friends, they will be asking for pictures/ video evidence. There'd be no peace for enemies of the state.

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Seefinish: 8:36pm On May 28
Tinubu is doing well in the area of security. The bandits you hear about in Niger State are IPOB and they are sponsored by "Hoebi"

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Ibechris2: 8:46pm On May 28
Tinubu is working,he doesn't sleep. grin

He works every night and day,as a baba dudu dodging bullets for Nigerians. cry

He is a wonderful president,he has even gone for holiday before even declaring the holiday himself.

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MaziObinnaokija: 9:15pm On May 28
sad
MaziObinnaokija: 9:17pm On May 28
sad angry angry ESN,UGM, IPOBIDIENTS Yoots kan phase dem angry
marlow1962(m): 9:04am On May 29
Where is shettima the vice president, the one that will handle security? We already have the other dismantling the economy, but where is the vice?

And btw, there nothing to read in the news, it's just bunch of kids doing their stuff. When they're done, they will fill the "repentance" form, get rehabilitated, get married and set up, then release them back to the society.

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Amingol(m): 9:05am On May 29
Everyday, the Army keeps saying they have killed their leaders and commanders, yet these guys keep attacking the defenceless inhabitants of these once-peaceful communities

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Ironfaceman(m): 9:06am On May 29
The thing about this security is worrisome.
Imagine the Nigeria army don't have reconnaissance drone.

So how are they going to fight Bandits in the forest by mouth.

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Bellotelli: 9:07am On May 29
It's unfortunate . Innocent people keep loosing their lives over what could have been averted. Imagine the government receiving intelligence report about the assembly of these bandits hours before the attacks and nothing was done about it. Even the useless security advisor claimed not to have been briefed.
anonimi: 9:08am On May 29
Putindbutt:
You see these wailers, they would believe anything as long as it's bad news, they won't even ask for pictures to believe it but when it's the news about the Army killing killing their terrorist friends, they will be asking for pictures/ video evidence. There'd be no peace for enemies of the state.

Enemies of the state who told lies to make their 2011 expired soldier into APC change messiah when he was nothing but a shege master?

Why would ebilokan make his fellow southerner, Jonathan a one term president, just to replace him with a clueless northerner who made everything worse?

Between ebilokan and Buhari who is the worse enemy of state

Emergingnation:
Flashback: How Bola Tinubu spoke highly of Buhari in 2015, named PDP ‘Poverty Development Party

National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu had during the presidential campaign in 2015, referred to President Muhammadu Buhari as the only solution for the security and economic challenges facing Nigeria.

During a mega presidential rally, the former governor of Lagos State recalled how some powerful nations in the world returned to army generals when they were challenged, saying “Major General Buhari would revive Nigeria’s economy”.

He named the current opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP as the “Poverty Development Party saying they had nothing to offer.

His words at the time were; “Every nation has a period of their own challenges, when America was challenged, they turned to one great man, their ex-military general, General Eisenhower. When the French were challenged, they turned to their general, Charles de Gaulle.

“When Britain was challenged, they turned to their general. Today, Nigeria is economically and physically challenged so we turn to General Muhammadu Buhari. He is the right man for the job. If you talk about military experience, he has it abundantly, he has courage, simplicity, he has it abundantly.

“If you talk about great determination, a combination of vision and ability to perform, honesty and integrity, he has it abundantly.

“I laugh when the incapable government, ‘Poverty Development Party’ PDP were talking. They have nothing again to say, they now want to question the qualifications of General Buhari and look for his certificate”.

Following the manifestos in 2015 which projected the APC presidential candidate as a ‘saviour’, Buhari defeated the then incumbent president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan with Nigerians expecting a total change in security and economy.

https://dailypost.ng/2021/09/01/flashback-how-bola-tinubu-spoke-highly-of-buhari-in-2015-named-pdp-poverty-development-party/

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Nbotee(m): 9:08am On May 29
Well the President said Security has improved
anonimi: 9:10am On May 29
Amingol:
Everyday, the Army keeps saying they have killed their leaders and commanders, yet these guys keep attacking the defenceless inhabitants of these once-peaceful communities

APC people are irredeemable liars, from top to bottom.
They lack integrity but are full of integriThief!

Firefire:

Buhari said: “If you elect me as the President of Nigeria on February 14 (now March 28), I am assuring you that our government will chase Boko Haram out of Nigeria within two months because it is the responsibility of any reasonable government to secure the lives and property of its citizens.”

http://thenationonlineng.net/polls-campaign-promises-great-expectations/

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EdiskyHarry: 9:12am On May 29
Nigeria is a failed nation. Where do these bandits retreat to after carrying out these attacks. Seriously we just need one Ibrahim traóre to correct the mess these politicians have put us into, but unfortunately Nigerian army is another useless political party.

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KillahPriest: 9:13am On May 29
The solution will never come until we stop calling these Islamic militias "bandits"
dederocs(m): 9:13am On May 29
The air force is quite inefficient, not mobilised.

People are dying, politicians and their sycophants are talking about 2027...what a retarded people.
Cj4charles(m): 9:14am On May 29
This is very bad....
ARISHEM: 9:18am On May 29
When you born children like rabbits without financial and proper family planning they become children of perdition to the society
Smithwilliams826: 9:20am On May 29
Seefinish:
Tinubu is doing well in the area of security. The bandits you hear about in Niger State are IPOB and they are sponsored by "Hoebi"
provide proof.
chiagozien(m): 9:22am On May 29
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and ipob is the cause.
prettytasha(f): 9:31am On May 29
Yet Bola tinubu says security has improved lol
Femabol01: 9:37am On May 29
SmartPolician:
I can imagine how those soldiers would be running for their lives when those terrorists overpowered them because if them catch you, dem go tie you to a tree, flog you wella and use dagger to send you to your maker grin grin grin
I have a feeling that you are one of the terrorist sympathizer. You imagined that terrorists overpower the soldiers who happens to be the last line of defense and you think you and your cohorts would be spared. Just dey play....
Originalsly: 9:39am On May 29
So what happen to the attack helicopters ....the fighter jets...all the military equipment that were purchased with billions to fight terrorists? We always shout "good development" when plans are announced to buy such weapons ... but never hear of them going into action. The authorities were warned hours in advance ...no action taken. The attack took hours ...no action taken. The aftermath...200 cattle taken... no action taken to track them and therefore the attackers. But when the dust is cleared ...here comes a clown declaring they were indeed warned but hadn't been briefed. I'm sure they will now show up to commiserate. Some people need to be stoned. Where are we really going? ...and yet ...some people are shouting for the same istration to be back in power. Giant of Africa becoming Clown of Africa.
kafeii123: 9:40am On May 29
The army generals and command offices from.barracks in Niger want their own share of the defense loot....that's why they didn't respond to you people's alerts....una for don prepare una self to fight back asap...na una mumu
kafeii123: 9:40am On May 29
Originalsly:
So what happen to the attack helicopters ....the fighter jets...all the military equipment that were purchased with billions to fight terrorists? We always shout "good development" when plans are announced to buy such weapons ... but never hear of them going into action. The authorities were warned hours in advance ...no action taken. The attack took hours ...no action taken. The aftermath...200 cattle taken... no action taken to track them and therefore the attackers. But when the dust is cleared ...here comes a clown declaring they were indeed warned but hadn't been briefed. I'm sure they will now show up to commiserate. Some people need to be stoned. Where are we really going? ...and yet ...some people are shouting for the same istration to be back in power. Giant of Africa becoming Clown of Africa.


They all know what they are doing

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Putindbutt(m): 9:47am On May 29
anonimi:


Enemies of the state who told lies to make their 2011 expired soldier into APC change messiah when he was nothing but a shege master?

Why would ebilokan make his fellow southerner, Jonathan a one term president, just to replace him with a clueless northerner who made everything worse?

Between ebilokan and Buhari who is the worse enemy of state

You & your terrorist friends, hand will soon touch all of you.

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