• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
    • Government
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
    • PR Nigeria Award
  • E-Paper
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
    • ICPC Secures Conviction of Rector for Running Unaccredited Degree Programmes

      Engr Abba Babagana Dalori

      Engr Dalori Forfeits Galaxy Hospital, Petrol Station, Properties & Cash

      Chinese nationals jailed in Lagos

      Court Jails Nine Chinese Nationals for Cybercrime in Lagos

      ASUU

      Tackle Corruption, Institutional Decay – ASUU Charges FG

      EFCC Arraigns Bauchi Accountant General Over N8bn Fraud as Court Sentences…

  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
    • Customs Partners US Mission to Prevent Expanded Visa Ban

      Nigeria Customs Partners China on Smarter Ports, Officer Training, Reforms

      Comptroller General Nigerian Customs Bashir Adewale

      Customs Moves Against 223 Importers in N379bn Permit Breach

      Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Customs Boss

      How Customs is Tightening Borders to Stop Illicit Cash Flows –…

      Customs boss, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi with NAFDAC DG Professor Moji Adeyeye

      Codeine, Tramadol Worth ₦20.5bn Seized as Customs-NAFDAC Cooperation Deepens

  • National
    • Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun

      IG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Oil Theft, Upholding Human Rights

      Northern leaders at Arewa Summit

      Northern Leaders Urge Action on Almajiri Crisis, Equitable Resources at Arewa…

      Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Customs Boss

      JUST IN: Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs CG Bashir Adeniyi

      Beyond Hoes and Sticks: The Power of Education for Peace in…

      Nigerian Air Force Welcomes 30 New Helicopter Pilots, Commissions Upgraded Facilities

    • Government
      • Northern leaders at Arewa Summit

        Northern Leaders Urge Action on Almajiri Crisis, Equitable Resources at Arewa…

        Saidu Ahmed Alkali,

        Kaduna-Kano Light Rail Underway as FG Targets ₦70bn Investment

        Beyond Hoes and Sticks: The Power of Education for Peace in…

        National Blood Service Agency

        FG Pledges Stronger Support for Blood Services, Seeks Scalable Interventions from…

        Tinubu’s Government Unveils Multi-Sectoral Initiatives to Boost Northern Region’s Development

  • Security
    • Military Troops in Action

      Army Troops, DSS Nab Arms Trafficker in Taraba, Recover Ammunition, Cash

      Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun

      IG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Oil Theft, Upholding Human Rights

      Nigerian Army

      Army Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Imo Community

      Military Troops in Action

      Troops Repel Bandit Attacks in Katsina, Plateau, Recover Rustled Cattle, Sustain…

      Nigerian Navy Personnel

      Navy Destroys 10 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

  • Features
    • Okello Oculi

      Okello Oculi: A Pan-Africanist Asteroid Burns out Forever By Is’haq Modibbo…

      Leon Usigbe

      Death, you can’t be Proud of this By Abdulrahman Abdulraheem 

      Tinubu’s Plateau Gambit – Yilwatda, 2027, and the Return of the…

      Ozumi and a recipient of a wheelchair

      Wheels of Hope: How a Simple Gift is Reshaping Lives at…

      Late Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and Mansur Liman

      “Buhari: A Blunt, Honest Leader Who Laughed at His Own Predicament”

  • State
    • Nigerian Army

      Army Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Imo Community

      Military Troops in Action

      Troops Repel Bandit Attacks in Katsina, Plateau, Recover Rustled Cattle, Sustain…

      Nigerian Navy Personnel

      Navy Destroys 10 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

      Beyond Hoes and Sticks: The Power of Education for Peace in…

      National Blood Service Agency

      FG Pledges Stronger Support for Blood Services, Seeks Scalable Interventions from…

  • Event
    • Northern leaders at Arewa Summit

      Northern Leaders Urge Action on Almajiri Crisis, Equitable Resources at Arewa…

      Founder Image Merchant Promotion Ltd, Yushau Shuaib, Nigeria Customs CG, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and the IPRA representative during the 2024 GWA awards in Belgrade, Serbia

      IPRA Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Hosts 2025 Golden World Awards in Ghana

      IMPR Interns

      Unpacking Dr. Fatima Binta’s NIPR Vision: A Candid Chat with PRNigeria…

      Dr. Ahmadu Fatimah Binta

      Beyond the Clinic: Dr. Fatimah Binta Reveals PR’s Impact on Medicine

      FGC Yauri schoolgirls

      Kidnapped FGC Yauri Schoolgirls Defy Odds, Graduate with Distinction from Top…

    • PR Nigeria Award
  • E-Paper
Home Features Banditry in FCT: A Note for the Military, Security Agencies
  • Features
  • Security

Banditry in FCT: A Note for the Military, Security Agencies

By
Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi
-
January 14, 2024
Bandits in violence terrorism
Bandits violence terrorism

Banditry in FCT: A Note for the Military, Security Agencies

By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi

In most disturbing development, Kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, have commenced the execution of their captives for failure to receive ransom payments in time.

At least four out of the 10 persons kidnapped in Kubwa/Dutse area of the territory have been executed and their bodies dumped at Ida, near Ushafa in Bwari Area Council. Surprisingly the location is just behind the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), the foremost security training institute owned by the Department of State Security Service (DSS).

The recovered bodies were that of a secondary school student Miss Folorunsho Ariyo and a 400 level student of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Nabeeeha Al-kadriyar. While Miss Ariyo was abducted along with her mother and three siblings two Sundays ago, Nabeeeha Al-kadriyar was seized with her father and five of her female siblings a week ago from the same axis.

Despite being the seat of power, Abuja- the capital city of Nigeria is now becoming a hub for al sorts of criminals with the notorious ones being the bandits who are always closing in on the city with their rampaging activities of attacking neighbouring communities and villages.

There are also ‘one chance’ armed robbery syndicates who specialise in inflicting injuries and even death on their victims after depriving them of their hard-earned belongings.

It is obvious that Nigeria is currently passing through one of its worst security nightmares that seems to defy all sorts of solutions. Despite that, if there is a single place that is considered to be more secured and safeguarded, that location should be where ‘the seat of power’ is stationed- Abuja, that is the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

It is disheartening and more frightening that Abuja is now becoming infested with bandits. Residents in villages and communities around the cities hardly sleep with both their eyes closed due to fear of the unknown as they may experience an attack at any moment from the vicious bandits.

Furthermore, even estates in communities of Bwari, Kuje and other notable areas are not spared from these blood-thirsty marauders. Is there an end to this tragic incident within the near future?

After a lull, reports indicated that bandits have now resumed operations along Abuja-Kaduna highways. Between 2nd and 7th January, it was gathered that not less than 85 people were abducted apart from innocent citizens killed along this strategic and very important highway that connected most of the Northern part of the country to the capital city.

Media reports indicate that on January 7, at least 11 persons were kidnapped in the Sagwari Estate Layout, in the Dutse-Alhaji area of the FCT by bandits who dressed in military uniform and January 11, bandits allegedly abducted 23 people at Kawu community in Bwari Area Council of FCT;

Before then gunmen abducted 23 residents in Dei-Dei community on December 9, 2023; 13 persons were also abducted at the Garam community close to Bwari where a pastor was also killed on December 24. Similarly bandits stormed Kaduru, another FCT community on December 28 and kidnapped 18 persons in the process.

The unwanted series of worsening security challenges in Abuja are one too many to be ignored due to the ripple effects it encompasses. Because, if not tamed outrightly, the raging fire will continue to blow and consume everyone including those on the seats of power.

Read Also:

  • Army Troops, DSS Nab Arms Trafficker in Taraba, Recover Ammunition, Cash
  • IG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Oil Theft, Upholding Human Rights
  • Northern Leaders Urge Action on Almajiri Crisis, Equitable Resources at Arewa Summit in Kaduna

Reports indicated that the recent invasion of Abuja villages is being perpetrated by criminals that usually sneak into the communities through river or bush paths from neighbouring Niger and Kaduna states, where they have established camps. It was noted that this scenario has been making it difficult for security patrol teams manning the checkpoints to notice their arrival and not to even talk of intercepting them.

Findings show that communities located on the outskirts of Bwari town, namely, Tukolo, Baran-Goni, Kuduru and Zuma, as well as other remote communities like Igwu, Shere and Kawu, and Mpape, have been worst affected by the rising attacks. Also, residents in other areas around Kubwa, Dutse, Dei-Dei and nearby Zhibi communities are also becoming prey to the marauding elements.

There are even indications that some key and strategic government institutions at Bwari Area Council are at high risk due to these rising cases of insecurity. They included the Nigerian Law School campus, Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which also owns staff quarters around the area, National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Bwari, as well as other numerous private and public institutions.

There are concerns that these key institutions are under threat if nothing is done to smoke out these criminal elements. It is still vividly in our minds how in July 2022, a captain of the Nigerian Army and two soldiers were killed by bandits in the Bwari area.

These worrisome incidents in Abuja keep on happening in spite of the promises made by the FCT Police Command thereby assuring residents, particularly those living in Ushafa, Bwari and environs, of their safety, saying that additional police personnel had been deployed to contain security threats.

However, the situation has been metamorphosing from bad to worse particularly without respite.

Notwithstanding, to say the very least, the killings and kidnappings are highly regrettable. However, to think that such acts of criminality could take place at the seat of power is disheartening. Abuja is the FCT, the seat of the Federal Government, and the national headquarters of all military and paramilitary agencies who are mandated to secure the properties and lives of every citizen in the country.

Indeed, because the FCT is the seat of multiple governments and foreign embassies, it is unfortunate that the kind of kidnappings and killings witnessed in recent times took place. What kind of signals are the authorities sending to the international communities?

However, all security apparatus in the country especially the military, police and civil defence as well as intelligence communities including Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, Department of State Service, DSS, and the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, must collectively and entirely review their approaches and strategies to contain insecurity.

More efforts should be channelled towards timely gathering of actionable intelligence especially in detecting the movements of these criminal syndicates which may lead to identification of their terror cells and its subsequent elimination.

However, the residents should know that security is everybody’s business- not only for the government, military or police alone. Every individual has a role to play in surmounting this hydra-headed problem that has become thorn in our flesh.

Supplying the security personnel with credible information is a recipe to nipping this lingering problem in a bud. We must all come and fight together to defeat this challenge.

MUKHTAR is the author of “National Security Strategies: A Young Writer’s Perspectives,” and is a Senior Correspondent with the Emergency Digest.

VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
  • TAGS
  • Bandits
  • Bwari
  • Dei-Dei
  • DIA
  • dss
  • FCT Abuja
  • Intelligence
  • Kuje
  • Military
  • police
  • Security
  • Zuba
Previous articleNigerian Military Can’t Lose Insecurity War After FG’s Support – Air Chief
Next articleThat Bloody Coup of January 15, 1966 and Our Past Heroes
Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi
Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

Military Troops in Action

Army Troops, DSS Nab Arms Trafficker in Taraba, Recover Ammunition, Cash

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun

IG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Oil Theft, Upholding Human Rights

Nigerian Army

Army Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Imo Community

Military Troops in Action

Troops Repel Bandit Attacks in Katsina, Plateau, Recover Rustled Cattle, Sustain Casualties

Nigerian Navy Personnel

Navy Destroys 10 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Customs Boss

JUST IN: Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs CG Bashir Adeniyi

AI-generated disinformation looms ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections

Military Troops in Action

Troops Kill Bandit, Seize Weapons Cache in Benue Gun Battle

PRNigeria Fact Check: Does Delayed Baby Umbilical Cord Clamping Have Health Benefits? 

Nigerian Air Force Welcomes 30 New Helicopter Pilots, Commissions Upgraded Facilities

DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi

JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints Olumode Adeyemi New CG of Fire Service

Troops Neutralise 6 Terrorists in Coordinated Operations Across Borno, Recover Firearms

Recent Posts

  • Army Troops, DSS Nab Arms Trafficker in Taraba, Recover Ammunition, Cash
  • IG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Oil Theft, Upholding Human Rights
  • Northern Leaders Urge Action on Almajiri Crisis, Equitable Resources at Arewa Summit in Kaduna
  • Army Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Imo Community
  • Troops Repel Bandit Attacks in Katsina, Plateau, Recover Rustled Cattle, Sustain Casualties
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
© 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
Latest News
Army Troops, DSS Nab Arms Trafficker in Taraba, Recover Ammunition, CashIG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Oil Theft, Upholding Human RightsNorthern Leaders Urge Action on Almajiri Crisis, Equitable Resources at Arewa Summit in KadunaArmy Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Imo CommunityTroops Repel Bandit Attacks in Katsina, Plateau, Recover Rustled Cattle, Sustain CasualtiesNavy Destroys 10 Illegal Refineries in Niger DeltaJUST IN: Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs CG Bashir AdeniyiAI-generated disinformation looms ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 electionsTroops Kill Bandit, Seize Weapons Cache in Benue Gun BattlePRNigeria Fact Check: Does Delayed Baby Umbilical Cord Clamping Have Health Benefits? Kaduna-Kano Light Rail Underway as FG Targets ₦70bn InvestmentBeyond Hoes and Sticks: The Power of Education for Peace in ArewaNigerian Air Force Welcomes 30 New Helicopter Pilots, Commissions Upgraded FacilitiesFG Pledges Stronger Support for Blood Services, Seeks Scalable Interventions from NBSATinubu's Government Unveils Multi-Sectoral Initiatives to Boost Northern Region's Development
X whatsapp