Tag Archives: Gunmen

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a retired squadron leader, Mrs. Hellen Godos, in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.   The gunmen attacked the residence of the deceased in the Dong area of Jos North at about 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.   The kidnappers shot sporadically into the …

Mark Ojotu, a Catholic priest of Otukpo diocese in Benue state has been abducted by gunmen.    Ojotu, who is also the chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga in Okpokwu LGA, was abducted along Okpoga-Ojapo road on Thursday evening.   His abduction was confirmed by Joseph Itodo, chancellor of the diocesan …

Gunmen have killed two vigilante operatives in Umuoru Uga village in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.   The victims identified as Elochukwu popularly known as Ogbaka Ekwu and Comrade Abiriwa, both members of Umuora Uga vigilante group, were abducted at their duty post in the early hours of Monday, December …

Buildings belonging to Anambra State house of assembly Deputy Speaker, Pascal Agbodike and one of the traditional rulers in the state have been set ablaze by gunmen.   Daily Trust reported that the gunmen also burnt down two buildings belonging to the President-General of Osumoghu, Nze Denis Muomaife.   Stakeholders …

A patrol team was ambushed by gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday, December 21, along Agbaja road in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State.   Two police officers were killed in the attack that occurred shortly after the police team arrived at the area for their routine patrol.    Kogi State …

Imo State high court in Orlu was on Saturday, December 17, set ablaze by gunmen who targeted part of the structure housing sensitive documents.   Daily Trust reported that the complex is housing both the high court and a magistrates’ court.   It was also learnt that the Orlu high court …

Nwakpu Market, a popular market in Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo community, in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, was on Wednesday, December 14, attacked by gunmen who shot a motorcyclist in the head and set a vehicle ablaze.   The gunmen stormed the market which is opposite the country home of Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Eric …

A middle-aged woman identified as Mrs. Adeola Oyenike has been shot dead by unknown gunmen while returning from her store at the popular Alesinloye market in Ibadan South-West local government area of the state.   The deceased who is also a member of staff of the Federal College of Animal Heath, Moore …

Three persons, including a pregnant woman, were killed in Enugu State by hoodlums enforcing Simon Ekpa’s five-day sit-at-home order in the South East.   It was gathered that the pregnant woman, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, was killed by a stray bullet at New Market during a gun duel …

Some unidentified gunmen have allegedly attacked a maternity hospital in Nkpologwu community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State and allegedly carted took away four newborn babies.   Punch reports that the community claim the attack happened on Tuesday night, December 6. The gunmen reportedly stormed the hospital and …