Gunmen have kidnapped two people, Dayo Olayanju and the wife of a resident, Kehinde Obasola, in Otu town in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. It was gathered that the gunmen, who stormed the community in the early hours of Saturday, January 20, 2024, also shot Mr …
Read More »Gunmen assassinate Ogun chief
Suspected assassins murdered a popular traditional chief in Ogun state, Adeyinka Folarin, the Baasegun of the Itunsokun village in the state, on Monday, January 8. The deceased was murdered in his home in Sagamu by the unidentified gunmen suspected to be cultists. Confirming the incident to the Nation, …
Read More »Gunmen invade Abuja estate, abduct 10 residents
Gunmen have kidnapped ten residents at Sagwari Layout Estate in the Dutse axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Eyewitnesses claimed the kidnappers who appeared like herdsmen, invaded the estate at 7p.m on Sunday, January 7, 2024. One of the victims, who sent a distress message to the …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap Imo traditional ruler
Gunmen have abducted another traditional ruler in the Orodo Autonomous Community in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Samuel Ohiri. The heavily armed four-member gang stormed the residence of the former chairman of the Imo Council of Traditional Rulers in a green Toyota Highlander on Saturday, …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap ten persons in Jalingo
Gunmen have kidnapped ten persons in the Wuro Musa area of Jalingo, the Taraba state capital. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Usman Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident said the victims were forcefully taken in the early hours of Friday, January5, 2024. The PPRO assured the public that …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap three travellers near Port Harcourt Airport
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three persons along a road leading to Port Harcourt International Airport. The victims were abducted on the Obiri-Ikwerre Road stretch leading to the airport late on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap two after killing Immigration officer in Plateau
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted a lady and a man after killing an Immigration officer in Furaka community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Residents told Punch in Jos that the incident happened on Tuesday night, January 2, 2024. “Some armed men came to our …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap passengers in Cross River
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers, including a pastor, around Nde 3 Corners, Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the passengers were travelling for the New Year celebration when the incident occurred on Sunday, …
Read More »Gunmen attack Plateau community, kill father and son
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists attacked Shere village in the Jos East Local Government Area of the Plateau State., killing a father and his son. The attack which occurred on Saturday, December 30, 2023, is coming barely one week after gunmen attacked many communities in the state, killed about …
Read More »2 policemen, 2 others killed as gunmen attack Chris Uba?s convoy in Anambra
Unknown gunmen on Thursday, December 28, attacked the convoy of Anambra-based politician, Chris Uba, at Uga junction, which is Uba’s hometown. According to reports, Uba’s convoy ran into the gunmen at Uga junction in Aguata local government area, leading to a gun battle between the gunmen and the police. …
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