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Gunmen kidnap Ekiti PDP exco member, demand N30m ransom

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2018 0

UNKNOWN gunmen have abducted the Financial Secretary of the Ekiti State chapter of congresses, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. J. Kayode Oni. Oni, according to the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr. Jackson Adebayo, was said to have been kidnapped between Efon and Erio Ekiti

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Gunmen kill Police Sergeant, abducts a German in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2018 0

Unknown gunmen on Monday attacked a vehicle conveying Dantata & Sawoe officials on their way to a construction site, killing a Police Sergeant along Sabon Titi Madobi Road, Kano. The ugly incident, which occurred during the rush hours of Monday, according to police information made available to journalists, recorded the death of a police officer […]

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Gunmen Kill Eight At Plateau Drinking Joint

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2018 0

Gunmen killed eight persons yesterday night in a drinking joint at Nding in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. James Danjuma, who escaped the attack, said there were 20 people at the bar. He said: “I escaped because I just stepped aside to answer a phone call. Suddenly, I heard gun shots and […]

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Gangs forces husband to watch while wife gets raped

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2018 0

…community seeks justice The Attorney General of Cross River State has been directed to immediately prosecute the man who raped a young lady in Okuni ikom, along side four members of his gang. This tragic incident occurred on November 6, 2017, when gunmen invaded a farm in Okuni ikom, stole bags of cocoa and gang […]

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Unknown gunmen kill 36 in Zamfara village (photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2018 0

Thirty-six people killed by gunmen in Birane Village in Zurmi Local Council of Zamfara State on Wednesday have been buried, amidst outrage in the social media that the tragedy was being downplayed and that there has been no official reaction. However, the Police Command in Zamfara admitted that  18 persons died in the attack, which appears […]

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Bayelsa State: Two Nigerian police officers shot dead

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2018 0

Two Nigerian police officers were on Monday shot dead by gunmen suspected to be sea pirates at Ogbia Marine Police Division in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Reporters gathered that the gunmen also carted away with two 200 Horse Power engines in the attack on the police station and speed away in gunboats. […]

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Gunmen Kidnap Taraba Lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 31 December 2017 0

The abduction of the Taraba state legislator, Hosea Ibikunle, representing Takum 1 in the State House of Assembly by three unidentified gunmen has been confirmed by the Taraba Police Command. The command’s spokesman, David Misal said in Jalingo, the capital, that Mr. Ibi was kidnapped in Takum, his hometown Saturday night. “I can confirm to […]

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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 in-charge of Jama’a LGA, Colonel IE Ekpenyong. The STF […]

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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. […]