Zamfara Chief of Staff survives gunmen attack
The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Government, Moukhtar Lugga, narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen on Thursday evening. The incident happened along the Funtua–Gusau road. Reports say the attack occurred near Kucheri around 6:16 pm when armed men ambushed his vehicle. The assailants reportedly fired from different directions in what appeared to be […]
Zamfara: Gunmen impose curfew on Senator Bilbis’ hometown, demand N30m
Gunmen have reportedly imposed a curfew on a community in Zamfara State, the hometown of Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u Bilbis. The armed group is said to have demanded a payment of N30 million from residents of the area. According to local reports, the attackers warned villagers to remain indoors during specific hours, creating fear and uncertainty […]
Gunmen kidnap supermarket owner in Akwa Ibom, demand N30m ransom
Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a supermarket owner in Akwa Ibom State, creating fear among residents in the area. The incident is said to have happened when the businessman was going about his normal activities before he was forcefully taken away by armed men. According to sources, the kidnappers have contacted the victim’s family and […]
Police confirm kidnap of 14 passengers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of 14 passengers by unknown gunmen. The incident reportedly occurred along a major road in the state, causing fear among residents and travelers in the area. According to police sources, the victims were travelling in a commercial vehicle when they were intercepted by armed men. The […]
Gunmen abduct Plateau Water Board MD’s daughters, relative
Gunmen have abducted two daughters and a relative of the Managing Director of the Plateau State Water Board, Engr. Apollos Samchi, during a late-night attack at his residence in Jos, Plateau State. The incident reportedly happened around 12:53 a.m. on Monday, January 26, in the Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area, throwing the […]
Gunmen strike another Plateau community on New Year’s Eve, kill 7
Gunmen attacked another community in Plateau State on New Year’s Eve, leaving at least seven people dead. Residents said the attackers arrived suddenly at night and caused panic in the area before fleeing. The incident has again raised fears about the growing insecurity in parts of the state. Local sources explained that the victims were […]
Gunmen abduct twins, kill father in Edo
Gunmen have attacked a family in an Edo State community, killing a man and abducting his twin children. The incident has left residents in shock and raised fresh concerns about growing insecurity in the area. According to local sources, the attackers stormed the neighbourhood at night, forced their way into the family’s home, and carried […]
Kebbi Police Confirm 8 Killed In Shanga Attacks, Launch Manhunt
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that eight people were killed after gunmen carried out attacks on three villages in Shanga Local Government Area of the state. The affected villages are Kaiwa, Gelawu, and Gebbe, where residents were caught by surprise as the attackers struck without warning. The attacks caused fear and confusion in […]
Gunmen attack bereaved family, demand money realized during burial in Benue
Armed men attacked the family of Iorwa Tersen Lawrence in Amafu, Katsina-Ala, Benue State, demanding money collected during their mother’s burial. The incident occurred five days after the burial of their mother, who died in a motor accident along the Amafu–Katsina Road. Three unidentified gunmen stormed the family compound, two of them armed, and beat […]
Gunmen kidnap APC chieftain in Ibadan
A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to early reports, the incident happened late in the evening when the politician was returning home. Witnesses said the attackers blocked his vehicle and forcefully took him away before anyone could intervene. The sudden abduction […]