banditry

Noun

Meaning

the practice of plundering in gangs

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Banditry is freedom, but in a peasant society few can be free. most are shackled by double chains of lordship and labour, one reinforcing the other. Eric Hobsbawm

According to the group, the dislodgement of the terrorists would bring a drastic end to cattle rustling, banditry, kidnappings and other forms of criminalities in the states. Source: Internet

A first class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, the Ohimege Opanda, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, has called on both federal and state governments to adopt new strategies in tackling banditry and other violent crimes in the society. Source: Internet

Buhari commended the resilience and steadfastness of the Armed Forces, especially their professionalism and bravery in tackling the menace of terrorism, insurgency and banditry in the North-East and North-West geo-political zones. Source: Internet

By 1921, banditry was dramatically curtailed in Afghanistan by harsh punishment, such as being imprisoned in suspended cages and left to die. Source: Internet

Besides helping to stabilize the city, the protection force is also tasked with combating banditry and other vices. citation In March 2013 there were six trained brigades around Mogadishu, two of which were deployed at the time. Source: Internet

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