Residents of Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have returned to their homes months after fleeing bandit attacks, according to Tribune Online. The report indicates that the community, previously displaced by the violence, is now seeing its inhabitants come back. Details on security arrangements or casualty figures were not provided in the available information.

About 22 individuals were rescued from armed bandits in the Kwara South Senatorial District following a coordinated operation by Kogi State Joint Security Forces, which included the Military, Police, Hunters, and Vigilante groups. The operation took place in forests along the Kwara-Kogi border, according to a statement from the Kwara South authorities.

A queen from Kwara has shared her harrowing experience regarding the kidnapping of 18 worshippers and the murder of her 14-year-old son by bandits. The kidnappers are reportedly demanding a ransom of N280 million for the release of the worshippers. The queen has made a public plea regarding the situation.

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.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, stated that bandits do not deserve a second chance to live, expressing his views during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He highlighted the significant harm caused by bandits in communities across Nigeria, including killings and kidnappings, particularly of women.

Survivors of a recent attack on the Sai community in Mbajir, Benue State, received relief materials and medical assistance from the US-based humanitarian organization, Equipping The Persecuted (ETP). This support came after the June 30 attack by suspected armed herders, which resulted in injuries among the community members. ETP has also covered hospital bills for the victims, according to Vanguard.