ICYMI: Gunmen invade Plateau communities, security calls for calm
There was an invasion of some communities in the Mangu local government area of Plateau State by armed men as residents call for help from security agents.
Gunmen abduct cleric in Anambra
Some yet-to-be identified gun men have abducted the Leader-General of All Christian Practical Praying Band, Elder Dan Nwokolo.
Gunmen kidnap another priest in Gov Tambuwal’s community
By Bashir Bello Barely days after the burial of a catholic priest kidnapped and killed in Kaduna State, another priest, Tony Udemezue under the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Sokoto State. Information available to Vanguard revealed that the priest was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday from […]
Gunmen kill 5 persons in Plateau – Police
The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the killing of five persons by gunmen at Fusa community in Fabur District of Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Jos. According to him, the incident […]
Gunmen kill Adamawa cleric’s sons, abduct daughter
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Gunmen have invaded the residence of Rev. Daniel Umaru of the EYN Church Njairi, Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing his two sons and abducting his 13-year-old daughter. The incident occurred Tuesday night, on a day the Parish priest of Holy Ghost Parish, Eke-Olengbeche, Rev. Father Peter Amodu was kidnapped […]
Presidency speaks on Buhari’s convoy attack
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja THE Presidency last night confirmed gunmen attack on the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari’s advance team to Katsina. The Presidency also said that two persons, who sustained injuries as a result of the attack, were receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. President Buhari is expected to be in Katsina, his home […]
Gunmen abduct 3 in Ondo, demand N40m ransom
Abductors of three indigenes of lkaram Akoko, area of Ondo state have demanded for N40 million ransom before their released from captivity.
Gunmen invade Enugu community, kill four
By Esther Onyegbula Fear has now gripped Iggah community in Enugu State as gunmen armed with dangerous weapons like Ak 4 invaded the village on three occasions killing no fewer than four of its prominent leaders. Those who were killed were the President General of the community, Mr. Rapheal Amuche,58, David Nwabisi Anikwe, Vice Chairman, […]
Unknown gunmen attack Ebonyi Community
Unknown gunmen attack Ebonyi Community
Villagers flee as masked gunmen invade Edo town, kill 4
By Ozioruva Aliu, Uselu-Nahor Numerous residents have taken flight from Uselu-Nahor, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area, Edo State, following invasion of the community by camouflaged gangsters, who shot dead four youths, including the head of security in the town, Osasu Idubor, last Wednesday. The gunmen numbering five, attacked a popular location in the tension-soaked community where […]
Protest in Edo, gunmen on rampage in Anambra, A-Ibom
By Vincent Ujumadu, Chioma Onuegbu & Ozioruva Aliu GUNMEN were again on the rampage in Anambra and Akwa Ibom states in the last 48 hours, attacking a police station and kidnapping the founder of a church, as frequent attacks by herders in Edo provoked protest by communities and civil society organisations, NGOs, which resulted in […]
Gunmen invade FCT community, kidnap 4 family members
Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, at the early hours of Wednesday, invaded and kidnapped four family members in Shadadi community in Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Some residents of the community told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that the incident happened at about 1a.m. after the suspected kidnappers […]
How security operatives killed gunmen’s gang leader in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie & Ike Uchechukwu A leader of the “Unknown gunmen” popularly known as “Evil forest” terrorising Orlu and Orsu Local Government Areas of Imo State was, Sunday, gunned down at Ihioma in Orlu Local Government Area of the state by operatives of the Joint Security Task Force. It was gathered, yesterday, that the […]
Gunmen on rampage in Imo, Anambra, Bayelsa
Gunmen on rampage in Imo, Anambra, Bayelsa
Gunmen hijack commercial bus, kidnap passengers in Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt Unidentified gunmen, Monday night, hijacked a commercial bus with passengers travelling to Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. A source, who preferred anonymity, noted that the hoodlums struck around 7:30 pm. The source said the bus was attacked around Ahiankwo market on the Emohua-Kalabari road and was heading to […]
Unknown gunmen attack soldiers in Abia, set tank ablaze
By Steve Oko Soldiers on patrol in Aba, Friday morning, came under attack by unknown gunmen who set ablaze a military tank after an early morning raid. The incident occurred while the soldiers were on patrol. Eyewitness account has it that the gunmen laid ambush for the unsuspecting soldiers on patrol. According to the source, […]
