A priest under the Archdiocese of Benin City, Rev. Fr. Charles Onomhoale Igechi, has been shot dead by gunmen in Edo state It was gathered that the priest was killed on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, along the Agbor Road, Bypass area in Ikhueniro axis of Benin, while on …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap three family members in Kogi
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted three family members at Greenland community behind 500 Housing Estate, Ganaja in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 9pm on Monday, June 5, 2023. According to eyewitness accounts, the gunmen came …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Anambra
Gunmen have kidnapped a priest of the Nnewi Catholic Diocese, in Anambra State, Rev Fr Stanislaus Mbamara. The young priest was kidnapped on Friday evening, June 2, 2023, while driving from Awka, the state capital, to Nnewi, where he serves. The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi confirmed the development …
Read More »Passer-by shot, vehicles burnt as gunmen attack former governor, Umahi’s hometown in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed an attack on two communities in the state by suspected gunmen. The attack occurred in Uburu, the hometown of the immediate past governor of the state, David Umahi, while the second happened in Okposi community, both in Ohaozara Local Government Area of …
Read More »25 killed, houses razed as gunmen attack Benue communities
Unknown gunmen attacked Imande Mbakange and other neighbouring communities in the Mbacher council ward in Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue State, killing at least 25 persons. Many people were also reportedly injured and several houses were burnt down by the attackers. According to a native from one …
Read More »Gunmen kill pipeline surveillance contractor in Rivers community
A pipeline surveillance contractor identified as Kinikanwo Ojindah and popularly called Agala, has been killed by gunmen in Ogbakiri community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The indigene of Rumuokani village in Ogbakiri community, was reportedly shot dead on Sunday night in his apartment by men who introduced …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap another Catholic priest in Imo
Gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mathias Opara, in Imo State. The priest, also known as Owu Ujo, is the Man of Order and Discipline of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri. He was kidnapped on Friday, May 26, 2023, along Ejemekwuru/Ogbaku Road while returning to Owerri …
Read More »Gunmen kill trainee doctor in Ebonyi
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed an intern attached to the Dental Therapy Department of Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. The Dental Therapist identified as Kelvin Onuchie, was shot dead in front of the entrance gate of his residence at Mberi Street, …
Read More »Gunmen kill clergyman and two others in Plateau
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed a clergyman with the Assemblies of God Church in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the clergyman (name withheld) who resided at Npat village of Kombun District in Mangu, was shot dead in his compound …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap Imo Catholic priest
A priest with Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Imo State, Rev Fr Jude Maduka, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Friday, May 19 while preparing for Sunday’s eucharistic mass celebration. According to a statement from the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Fr. Maduka who is the parish priest of Christ the …
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