Several parts of Sokoto State in northwest Nigeria are increasingly becoming bandit flashpoints, with the latest attacks leaving at least 15 residents dead and about 79 others abducted across six local government areas, Daily Trust reports. The fresh attacks occurred in Rabah, Isa and Dange Shuni local government areas, coming barely days after similar incidents in Bodinga and Kebbe, underscoring a worsening security situation in the state.

Bandits killed two people and abducted 26 others in attacks on the Tunburku, Tudun Amada and Kallon Kura communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria. According to Mr Yunusa Shehu, Public Relations Officer of KadVS, who disclosed the incidents in a statement issued on Tuesday, the attacks occurred across the affected communities in the local government area. No further details on rescue efforts or the condition of those abducted were provided.

A clash between the Kamuku and Fulani communities in Tashan Bako, Tegina, Niger state has resulted in multiple fatalities. Reports indicate that at least 20 people were killed, although police have confirmed 18 deaths. The situation is still developing as more information about the causes of the conflict emerges, according to Leadership.

The death toll from recent bandit attacks in Danchadi District, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has increased from six to eight, according to the District Head, Alhaji Lirwanu Mafaran Kuwarun Sarkin Musulmi. This update follows new findings by district authorities regarding the incidents.

Several foreign nationals, including Ugandans, Burundians, Rwandans, Congolese and Sudanese, have been arriving in the Kenyan border towns of Busia and Malaba, according to NTV Uganda. The arrivals come as Kenya intensifies a crackdown on foreign nationals. The report, published on 8 September 2026, does not specify how many people have crossed or what prompted the Kenyan operation, but it indicates movement of multiple nationalities toward the border area.

Unidentified gunmen reportedly killed at least seven people during an attack on Okele-Ejule in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. The attackers, dressed in military camouflage, stormed the community around 5 p.m., opening fire indiscriminately, which led to several fatalities and caused residents to flee for safety, according to Daily Trust.