Tag Archives: Gunmen

Gunmen dressed in military uniform allegedly killed one person and kidnapped seven travellers along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.   It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday, December 11, 2023, along the Fidiwo axis of the highway.    A source who does not want his name in print told Punch …

Four soldiers and two drivers have been killed by gunmen who abducted two Korean expatriates after ambushing a convoy of an engineering company at the Ahoada/Abua axis of the East-West road in Rivers state.  The Nation reported that the incident occurred at about 9.30am while the company was conveying its workers …

Gunmen have abducted the paramount ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River, HRM Etinyin Maurice Nya Edet.    The monarch was kidnapped on Sunday night, December 10, 2023, at his residence in Asin Ufot, Ayamba Ikot Akrika community in the council.    It was gathered that an aide …

Unknown gunmen reportedly attacked a nightclub in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing several persons.    It was gathered that the incident happened at Porsche Nightclub on Sunday night, December 10, 2023.    Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this …

Unknown gunmen have allegedly abducted 10 students of the Federal University of Lafia.  The students were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of  Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Gandu community located about two kilometers away from the institution.  The gunmen arrived at the area, shooting sporadically and sending panicking students …

Gunmen have attacked the team bus of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure, injuring some officials and  a crew member.   Michael Akintunde, the Media Officer of the club, who disclosed this in a statement, said that the incident occurred at about 5.30 p.m on Thursday, December 7, 2023, along …

At least 33 persons, including herders and farmers, have been reportedly killed in attacks on three villages in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.   According to Daily Trust, 21 persons were killed in Garbatau village, 10 in Ganfeto, and two in Hawan mata, all in the same local …

Gunmen have kidnapped the priest in charge of St Michael’s Catholic Church Parish in Umuekebi, Osuoweerre autonomous community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev Fr Kingsley Eze, popularly known as Father Ichie.   The priest and another man identified as Uchenna Newman, who drove the …

Gunmen have attacked the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.      The National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the incident occurred around 3.30am on Friday, 1st December 2023.    “The armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until …

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyekanmi, who was the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Governor’s Office, had picked up an undisclosed amount of money. After leaving the bank, a branch of Fidelity Bank in Abeokuta, and was heading back to the office, he was stopped …