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 […]
5 dead as gunmen invade Delta motor park, engage police in gun battle
THE Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five persons as unknown gunmen attacked Morfor motor park in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, and engaged police operatives in a gun battle.
Gunmen kidnap monarch, 7 others in Plateau, Zaria, Ekiti
By Marie-Therese Nanlong & Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Gunmen, weekend, abducted eight persons, including a traditional ruler in three locations across the country. While the paramount ruler of Gindri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, Mr Charles Mato, the Sum Pyem, was abducted yesterday, heavily armed bandits kidnapped five peasants in Zaria, Katsina State, even as […]
Delta lawmaker, Izeze, shot by unknown gunmen
By Festus Ahon – Asaba The member representing Ughelli South Constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Reuben Izeze, was Thursday night, shot by unknown gunmen at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State. Though details of the attack were hazy at press time, it was learnt that the gunmen opened fire at […]
Gunmen attack Abia Police headquarters, kill one
Gunmen have attacked the Abia State Police Command headquarters in Umuahia, the state capital. They killed a policeman.
Gunmen on rampage in Imo, abduct monarch
Reign of terror has continued in Imo State as gunmen at the early hours of yesterday, abducted the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Damian Nwaigwe.
Gunmen kill 9 worshipers, injure 6 in Niger – Police
The Police Command in Niger said gunmen had killed nine worshippers and injured six others in an attack on a mosque at Tungan Ba’are village in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday-Bala Kuryas, who confirmed the incident, said the worshippers were killed during early morning prayer […]
Gunmen kidnap Eze Ndigbo in Ondo
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the Eze Ndigbo of Ifon in the Ose council area of Ondo State, Chief Donatus Okereke.
Gunmen storm market, kill 4 in Imo
Unidentified gunmen on Tuesday night stormed Anara market in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State and shot at sight.
Again, gunmen invade UNIABUJA, attack lecturer
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Unknown gunmen attacked a lecturer of the University of Abuja on Wednesday morning, one day after some staff of the university were abducted. The lecturer, identified as Dr David Okoroafor, was said to have been attacked in his office, at the university’s permanent site around 11 am. The victim, who […]
Gunmen attack Oyo prison, free all prisoners
By Adeola Badru – Ibadan The Correctional facility in Abolongo area in Oyo, Oyo State, was attacked by gunmen, late Friday night and with all prisons therein set free. Sunday Vanguard gathered that gunmen stormed the facility late on Friday night, attacking with grenades to gain access and set the prisoners free. ALSO READ: 11 […]
