As reported by The Punch, a shootout ensued after the gunmen, who were large in number, attacked the military checkpoint located at the Afor-Uzo Junction in Isuofia, on the morning of Saturday, November 12, 2022. Pulse reports that Isuofia is the hometown of the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo. …
Read More »Gunmen Strike, Kill Five, Injure Many In Niger State
A group of gunmen has attacked Chibane village, killing no fewer than five villagers in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a report from the area, the bandits numbering over 100 rode on motorcycles into the community through Zagzaga in Kaduna state at about 2.00pm and …
Read More »Gunmen kill vigilante head in Ogun state
Muhammed Oke, a leader of the vigilante group in Isaga/Ilewo-Orile in Abeokuta-North Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been killed by gunmen. Oke, who was also the ward 15 chairman of African Democratic Congress, Isaga/Ilewo-Orile in the council, was killed around 8:30 a.m on Thursday November 3, after he received …
Read More »Retired police officer abducted by gunmen in Plateau community
A retired Police officer identified as Ayuba Mangdihis has been abducted by gunmen at his residence in the Daika community in Panyam district of Mangu local Government area of Plateau State. A source told The Nation that the retired police officer was abducted at his residence on Monday, October 31, at about 11:00 …
Read More »Security Operatives Kill Three Gunmen In Anambra State
Security operatives have neutralized three gunmen during a gun battle in Anambra State. Naija News gathered that security operatives including the police and Military on Wednesday, killed the three fierce-looking gunmen in combat. The was reported to have happened at Umunze, Orumba South local government area. The gunmen were also …
Read More »Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Akwa Ibom Perm Sec After Church Meeting
The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has said that it had deployed its operatives to go after unknown gunmen who abducted a former Permanent Secretary of the state, Ignatius Brown. Naija News learnt that Brown was returning to his house on Monday after a meeting at …
Read More »Gunmen Attack Motorist In Broad Daylight, Cart Millions Away
A group of gunmen has attacked one Abu Sifau while he was in his car in the Sabo-Oke area of Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital, carting away over N6 million from his vehicle. According to This Day, eyewitness accounts stated that the incident which occurred on Monday was carried out …
Read More »Gunmen kill Ebubeagu official in Ebonyi
Gunmen have killed a member of the Ebubeagu Security Outfit, Joseph Nwaja in Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Okposi community in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state at 11pm on Sunday, October 30, 2022. The victim, also known as Ogonogo Mgbom, was said to …
Read More »Gunmen kill content creator Eboh George, one other, and abduct several others in Enugu
Friends are mourning a travel content creator who was shot dead by gunmen. Eboh George, an Asaba-based vlogger known for making documentaries that showcase the lifestyle in several parts of Nigeria, was killed on Tuesday, October 11. He had travelled to film in Benue and Enugu state and was …
Read More »Gunmen attack Onitsha-bound bus in Benue, kidnap driver and ten passengers
Gunmen attacked an Onitsha, Anambra state bound commercial bus, abducted the driver and ten passengers in Benue State. It was gathered that the victims were travelling from Jos, Plateau State when the incident happened. According to Nigerian Tribune, the incident occurred on a bad section of the highway …
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