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Christmas: Five Killed in S/Kaduna, STF repeal further attack

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

Five people were yesterday killed in Jama’a Local Government Area in Southern Kaduna by unknown gunmen who opened fire and shot sporadically at villagers who were in their homes preparing to join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, says the special task-force sector Commander

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One dead, three kidnapped as gunmen raid Taraba Village

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

Unknown gunmen has killed a vigilante and abducted three members of the same family in a village in Taraba State. Our source reported that the kidnappers invaded Dukga-Koffi village in Gassol Local Government Area of the state Tuesday midnight on motorcycles and ambushed vigilantes who were on patrol in the area. The hoodlums, who were […]

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Bayelsa: Gunmen kidnap Paramount ruler’s wife, Principal

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

Unknown gunmen on Saturday kidnapped the wife of the paramount ruler of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa, Mrs. Tina Inegbagha. The gunmen also made away with the Principal of Government Craft Development Centre, Ayakoro, Mr. Egele Jack. A member of the monarch’s family, Mr. Majesty Inegbagha, who confirmed the development to […]

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Gunmen attack Magu’s house, kill one policeman

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

A police sergeant attached to the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has been killed on Tuesday after some gunmen broke into the house of the anti-graft boss in Karshi area, Abuja. Confirming the attack in a statement made available in Abuja on Wednesday, the EFCC’s Head, Media & […]

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Gunmen abduct Labour Party national chairman’s mother

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

Unknown gunmen, Sunday’s night in Ilorin, Kwara state, abducted a 71-year old woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Omotosho. Mrs. Omitosho is the mother of the national chairman of Labour Party (LP), Dr. Mike Omotisho. The septuagenarian was allegedly kidnapped by four people at her Tanke, Ilorin, residence, between 7 and 8.00 pm on Sunday night. According to […]

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Suspected herdsmen kidnap saw miller in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2017 0

Four gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have abducted a saw miller, Mr. Oyewale Akinwande, at Idoani town in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state. Mr. Akinwande was kidnapped while switching on an electric generating set at the mill located in Owaani area of the town during the weekend. Daily Times learned that four wielding […]

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Gunmen kill policeman, injure another at former IGP Commasie’s residence

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked the residence of former Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Coomasie, killing a mobile policeman and injuring another. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that two attackers on a motorcycle opened fire on the two policemen stationed at the gate of the residence at the about 8pm, but did not […]

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Former Plateau SSG killed in Barkin Ladi

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2017 0

Unknown gunmen have attacked and killed a former high profile Plateau state government official, Moses Gwom, at his residence in Barkin Ladi. His house is located opposite STF checkpoint at about 9 pm on the night of 10 October. The gunmen also attacked security operatives at the checkpoint before wrecking havoc on the residence of […]

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Gunmen kidnap boat operator amid gunfire in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2017 0

Unknown gunmen have attacked and abducted a local boat owner identified as Chief John Okotoro, at Amatu II Community in Ekeremor LGA of Bayelsa State. Heavy but sporadic gunfire was also recorded with several casualties on the ground, according to local sources. The motive behind this incident and the exact numbers of casualties was not […]

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Gunmen shoot businessman in Makurdi

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2017 0

The Benue Police Command has confirmed the death of a businessman, Felix Tochukwu, after he was shot by unknown gunmen on the evening of 2 September 2017‎. The incident occurred at about 6:35 pm along Gbehe Ikaya Crescent, Nyima area, Makurdi, the Benue state capital. More details on the incident are yet to be released […]

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Gunmen kill one, kidnap four in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2017 0

No fewer than four travellers were kidnapped by gunmen on Monday on Owo-Ikare Expressway at Ose/Oba area of Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo state. The victims were travelling from Ikare, the headquarters of Akoko North-East Local Government to Akure, when their vehicle was stopped and the passengers forced out and taken away. A […]

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After Ozubulu massacre, gunmen invade another church

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2017 0

*Kill one policeman, civilian in Onitsha *As building collapse kills 4 in Owerri Eight days after the mindless killings of worshippers at the St Philips Catholic Church, Amaka, Ozubulu in Anambra State, some suspected gunmen, on Sunday, shot dead a policeman and a civilian near the Assemblies of God Church, Oguta Road, Onitsha in the […]

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BREAKING: Gunmen Attack St. Phillips Catholic Church, 20 feared dead

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2017 0

Gunmen on Sunday attacked St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Ekusigo LGA, Anambra State. More than twenty worshippers are feared dead and many others injured in the attack. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Garba Baba Umar, has confirmed the attack, and the state governor, Willie Obiano, has visited the scene of the attack. […]

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Gunmen abduct Kogi traditional ruler, demand N20m ransom

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2017 0

Some unknown gunmen have abducted a traditional ruler in Kogi, a family source said in Lokoja on Sunday. The monarch, whose name was given as Alhaji Isah Achuja, the Ohi of Ajaokuta, was returning from Lokoja, the state capital, on Saturday when his vehicle was intercepted on the Lokoja-Ajaokuta road at gunpoint and the ruler […]

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Gunmen kidnap police inspector in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2016 0

Detectives from the Lagos State Police Command have begun a manhunt to rescue an Inspector of Police who was captured by hoodlums at Akodo area of Ibeju Lekki of the state. It was gathered that the police officer, identified as Musa Sunday, was captured while on rescue mission of a resident who was attacked by […]

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Anxiety heightens as gunmen hijack bus, kidnap final year student in Enugu

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2016 0

An atmosphere of fear now pervades Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state as gunmen again struck the town less than three days after abducting a famous baker, Chief Vincent Okonkwo, and a lawyer, Mr. Josephat Nzewi, to kidnap one Miss Ugo Roland a final year student of University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT). Investigation reviewed that […]

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Dozens Killed as Gunmen Open Fire on Bus in Pakistan

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

  At least 43 killed and many wounded in attack carried out by gunmen on a bus in the Pakistani city of Karachi, officials told Al Jazeera. The bus belonged to the Ismaili Shia Muslim sect, and was targeted by gunmen at the Safoora Chowk intersection in the eastern part of Pakistan’s largest city on […]

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Sporadic Shooting outside US Anti-Islam Exhibition

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2015 0

Two gunmen have reportedly been shot dead outside an anti-Islam art exhibition  of the Prophet Muhammad in a city near Dallas in Texas, US. The shooting was reported shortly before 7pm local time at the Curtis Culwell Centre. The city is reportedly in lockdown, following reports that another gunman was seen near a shopping centre. […]

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Gunmen Kill El-Rufai's Campaign Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

Gunmen, on Tuesday, killed a local campaign co-ordinator of Kaduna State Governor-elect, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Mr. Markus Ishaya, it was gathered, was trailed to his village located in Atuku Kasa, Atuku Ward of Jema’a Local Government Area and was shot dead. “He was instrumental in the massive votes the APC candidates got in our area. […]

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Gunmen Attack Taraba, Kill 15

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2015 0

Unknown gunmen have killed no fewer than 15 people in some villages located in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, with many people reportedly missing. Eyewitnesses who spoke to newsmen said that the gunmen first attacked and burnt Ayiase village in Takum Local Government before heading for Tse-gbaun and Gaza villages in Donga. A […]