A few Californios, aggrieved by that and the power grab resulting from statehood, took to banditry.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-17/l-a-county-hate-crime-numbers-are-a-reminder-of-when-we-didnt-even-count-them

As far as I am concerned, we have failed the people because politics is meant to proffer solutions to such things and if up till now we have been unable to proffer a solution to this issue of banditry, it is then very unfortunate.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/again-armed-militia-kill-six-in-benue-community/

Before the current onslaught, Akpabuyo/ Bakassi enjoyed the notoriety of heightened insecurity such as kidnapping, gangsterism, cultism, robbery, and even banditry.

Source: https://crossriverwatch.com/2023/07/rescuing-akpabuyo-and-bakassi-local-government-areas-from-the-hands-of-hoodlums-with-otu-on-the-drivers-seat-by-ugoji-nwabueze/

For clarity, organized insecurity takes the shape of kidnapping, banditry, unknown gunmen killing, organized armed robbery and any other crime involving conceptualization and planning, and involves more than one person.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/09/arresting-insurgency-in-nigeria-why-nuhu-ribadu-led-onsa-should-think-out-of-the-box/

“Our members have lost over three million heads of cattle in the ensuing insurgency, banditry and cattle rustling across the states, we are not prepared to incur more.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/anthrax-outbreak-miyetti-allah-tasks-fg-on-nationwide-vaccination-of-livestock/

Sanusi, while responding to a message sent to him, simply replied, ‘‘There is no report of any clash in Gwadabawa but banditry activities at the Tsauna Forest and Illelah to be precise.

Source: https://punchng.com/sokoto-community-war-against-kidnappers-sparks-hausa-fulani-clash/

Security challenges, including banditry and armed attacks, have become increasingly prevalent in Nigeria, affecting various sectors, including sports.

Source: https://www.yohaig.ng/naija-news/sports/sunshine-stars-mourn-assistant-kit-managers-death-in-gunmen-attack/

Some might call that a “persecution” or even a “” — the U.S. government as “banditry and other criminality,” blaming “climate change” for the violence.

Source: https://spectator.org/climate-change-or-genocide-the-modern-day-christian-persecution-in-nigeria/

The commissioner reiterated the determination of the state government to bring an end to banditry and other security challenges in the state.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/we-wont-negotiate-with-criminals-but-protect-the-people-katsina-govt/s9zt5qv

The federal government has said that the promotion of patriotism and nationalism in the country were strategic approach to curb violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the country.

Source: https://leadership.ng/minister-pledges-to-promote-patriotism-others/

”The incidence of kidnapping and banditry has reduced”, he said, adding that the CBN was aware that in the process of redesigning of naira notes, some would be hurt.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/naira-redesign-emefiele-urges-nass-nigerians-to-show-understanding/

“The persisting problems of kidnapping,mass killings and banditry are consuming lives, ravaging economy and hampering any development in the state,” the Coalition said.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/group-decries-persistent-insecurity-in-zamfara-state-urges-fgs-intervention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=group-decries-persistent-insecurity-in-zamfara-state-urges-fgs-intervention

The recent rise in terrorist activity, banditry, and inter-communal violence in the Northern states of Nigeria has heightened tensions and raised questions about the ability of the government to maintain law and order.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/the-autonomy-question-shifting-power-in-the-northern-states-of-nigeria-by-wonderful-adegoke-2/

This has lead to increased food insecurity, fuelled banditry, unemployment,lack of social and political cohesion amongst members of various groups in the state.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/zamfara-absentee-gov-and-escalating-security-challenges-by-ibrahim-dosara/

“We have to engage these people involved in banditry and kidnapping.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/03/ill-negotiate-with-bandits-if-i-become-kaduna-gov-pdp-guber-candidate.html

While calling for immediate action to tackle banditry in Niger, she regretted that lack of basic education had predisposed people to poverty.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/fg-to-set-up-transit-schools-for-11000-displaced-children-in-niger/hr48byw

Who helped us at the height of Boko Haram and armed banditry?

Source: https://punchng.com/niger-dhq-directs-service-chiefs-to-compile-war-items-ecowas-lawmakers-divided/