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Bandits Abduct 100 People in Zamfara Community

In a shocking attack in Zamfara State, bandits have kidnapped around 100 people from multiple communities near Gusau, the state capital. Among the victims was a Chief Imam, who was taken for the second time. The affected communities, such as Wanke, are in a state of fear and confusion. Many residents are fleeing their homes […]

Bandits attack Katsina community, shoot activist and abduct his two wives

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, a quiet community in Katsina State, Nigeria, was thrown into chaos. Bandits attacked Turare, a village in the Dutsin-Ma area, targeting the home of Ibrahim Hussaini Maikaita, a local activist well-known for his advocacy for better governance in the region. According to reports, the gunmen broke into Maikaita’s residence, shooting […]

Bandits Abduct 16 Farmers in Kebbi State

In a shocking event, 16 farmers were kidnapped by bandits while they were working in their fields in Bena village and nearby areas of the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State. The attack took place when the victims were tending to their guinea corn farms. Lawali Umar, the Secretary of the Security Committee in […]

Gunmen Kidnap Priest from Catholic Seminary in Edo State

Gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Edo State, Nigeria, on Sunday, October 27, 2024, abducting Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, the seminary’s rector. The incident took place in Etsako East Local Government Area while seminarians and priests were gathered for evening prayers. The Catholic Diocese of Auchi confirmed the kidnapping in a statement issued […]

Gunmen Kill Farmer and Kidnap His Daughter and Two Teens in Benue

In a heartbreaking incident in Benue State, gunmen attacked a farmer, resulting in his death and the abduction of his daughter and two teenagers. The victim, John Ajaka, was working on his farm in the Agatu Local Government Area when the attackers struck. According to local sources, John Ajaka, who lived in Ogwule Ankpa Village, […]

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 […]