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Insecurity: Bandits Kill Three, Kidnap Two Rice Farmers in Niger State

Insecurity remains a major challenge in parts of Nigeria, with a recent attack by bandits claiming the lives of three people and resulting in the kidnapping of two rice farmers in Niger State. The attack occurred at about 9:00 am on Sunday, October 20, 2024, between Bangi and Kotonkoro in Mariga Local Government Area. According […]

Fresh Attack in Bokkos: Gunmen Kill 5 in Plateau State

In a tragic turn of events, gunmen have once again attacked rural communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing five people. This fresh assault took place in the village of Rafut in the Kwatas district on the evening of October 14th. According to the Bokkos Cultural Development Council, led by Chairman Farmasum […]

Gunmen Attack and Kill Ogun Councilorship Candidate

In a shocking incident, Adeyinka Adeleke, a councilorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress in Abeokuta South, Ogun State, was shot and killed by gunmen on Saturday afternoon. This tragic event occurred in the Jide Jones area, just weeks before the local government elections scheduled for November 16. Witnesses reported that the attackers arrived in […]

Four Youths Killed in Mining Site Attack in Plateau State

Tragedy struck the Butura community in Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, when four young men were killed in an attack at a mining site on Friday night around 9 pm. According to Sabastine Magit, the President of the Butura Youth Movement, the victims were working at the site when gunmen, speaking in the Fulani […]

Nigerian Army Successfully Takes Down Terrorist Leader Mai Hijabi and Over 160 Others

The Nigerian Army has reported a significant victory in its fight against terrorism by eliminating a notorious terrorist leader, Mai Hijabi, in Jigawa State. This achievement was highlighted during a press briefing by the Defence Headquarters, which shared updates on recent military operations across the country. According to Major General Edward Buba, the Director of […]

Nigerian Army Rescues Kidnapped Corps Member and Six Others in Benue

In a significant rescue operation, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 401 Special Forces Brigade successfully freed a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) along with six other victims who had been kidnapped in Tse-Annaka, a locality in the Ukum local government area of Benue State. The corps member, identified as Samuel Muekara, is […]

Bandits Kill One and Kidnap District Head Along with Eight Others in Kebbi

In a shocking incident on Saturday, October 5, 2024, armed bandits launched a violent attack in Kebbi State, Nigeria, resulting in the kidnapping of Alhaji Isah Daya, the district head of Kanya, along with eight other villagers. The attack took place in Daya’s village, where the bandits created chaos, leading to the tragic death of […]

Bandits Attack Kebbi Village: District Head Kidnapped, One Killed, and Others Abducted

A recent attack by suspected bandits in Kebbi State has shaken the local community. Gunmen stormed the village of Kanya, located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, kidnapping the district head, Isah Daya, and eight other villagers. The attack, which took place on Saturday, also claimed the life of a local resident, Sheriff Alhaji Almu, […]