Gunmen
Just In: Kidnappers Attack El-Rufai Estate In Abuja, Shoot Resident, Exchange Fire With Policemen
A man simply identified as Nathaniel has been reportedly shot by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers after an attempt to kidnap him was foiled by operatives of the Nigerian police in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was gathered that the incident happened in El-Rufai Estate in the Bwari Local Government Area of the Territory around […]
Six Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Station In Ebonyi
Six suspects were reportedly killed during an attack on Ishieke police station in Ebonyi Local Government area of Ebonyi state, by gunmen. The gunmen who stormed the police station around 9 pm on Wednesday, started shooting sporadically, causing panic around the community which led to residents scampering for safety. An eye witness told Channels Television […]
Unknown gunmen set Anambra LGA headquarters on fire, burn four vehicles
Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Anambra State, setting over four vehicles in the premises on fire. It was gathered that the gunmen, who invaded the council headquarters secretariat early hours of Saturday in large number, set no fewer than six vehicles and patrol vehicles in the premises ablaze. No […]
Gunmen abduct 10 travellers in Benue
Ten people were reportedly kidnapped at the Taraba/Benue border community in Jootar, in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, explained that the driver of the ill-fated vehicle who escaped being kidnapped narrated the attack. The source stated that the driver of the Sharon […]
Unknown Gunmen Kill Popular Lawyer in Imo
A popular legal practitioner, Victor Onwubiko was killed on Saturday night by unknown gunmen In Imo State. It was learnt that the lawyer was killed while he was returning to Abia State University, Uturu, where he resided. A source who is privy to the situation told newsmen that the incident happened along the Okigwe/Uturu road […]
Gunmen kill traditional ruler in Kogi
The traditional ruler of the Elepe, Ohi-Ogidi Chief Ojo Olayinka, in the Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has been killed by some unknown gunmen. It was believed that the incident occurred on Wednesday as the lifeless body of the traditional ruler was discovered on his farm. Sources disclosed that when he did not […]
JUST IN: Slain Kwara monarch’s abducted wife regains freedom
The wife of the slain Olukoro of Koro Ekiti in Kwara State, General Segun Aremu-Cole (retd), and two others who were kidnapped have reportedly regained their freedom. They were said to have been released late on Monday. “The news just received from home confirms that Olori and the girl have been released and have returned […]
Gunmen Abduct Many Passengers On Kogi-Abuja Highway
A group of armed men attacked some buses travelling from Kogi State to Abuja at the weekend and took the passengers hostage. The Kogi State Police Command, led by Commissioner Bethrand Onuoha, has responded to the incident that occurred on Sunday by sending a tactical team to the scene. The team comprises of Quick Response […]
Driver Killed As Abducted Ekiti Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom
The pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29 have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were released earlier on Sunday. However, the driver, who was also among the abductees, was killed and burnt by the assailants. Efforts to reach the police spokesman in Ekiti State, Abutu Sunday, […]
Police: Gunmen attack patrol team, kill one officer in Ebonyi
A police officer was killed on Thursday when gunmen attacked a patrol team along Ngbo-Effium road in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi. Joshua Ukandu, the spokesperson of the Ebonyi police command, said the gunmen engaged members of the patrol team in a gun duel. Ukandu said one officer died during the shootout while another one was […]