Tag: gunmen
Gunmen kill father, kidnap two daughters, demand ₦20 million ransom
The kidnappers have since contacted the family, demanding ₦40 million ransom for the release of the victims. The sum was…
Gunmen strike Ondo palace, Kill monarch, escape Into bushes
He added that surveillance has been heightened across the area to forestall any further security breach, assuring residents that efforts…
Gunmen release four family members after ₦15m ransom payment in Edo
A family in Benin City, Edo State, has paid ₦15 million ransom to secure the release of four members abducted…
Gunmen snatch schoolchildren, nursing mother in Edo highway kidnap horror
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted several schoolchildren and family members in Edo State, sparking renewed concerns over insecurity…
Four London gunmen jailed 80 years over shooting that left victim paralysed
Four men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a brutal shooting in east London that left one victim…
Kogi Police repel armed attack on Obajana Operational Base
The operation, which involved precision airstrikes, recorded significant successes and is believed to have unsettled criminal sleeper cells in the…
Residents flee as gunmen storm, burn Ondo police station
It was also gathered that the attackers numbering about 20, stormed the community around 10 p.m, shooting sporadically and forcing…
Gunmen storm Kebbi village, residents flee in terror
Residents have appealed to the state government and security agencies for urgent intervention to prevent further attacks.
Gunmen kill couple during church attack in Niger
A couple were killed in south-west Niger after gunmen stormed a church during a late-night service, triggering panic among worshippers.
Gunmen shoot two police officers, woman at Ondo checkpoint
Two police officers sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, while a woman identified as Taiwo was also hit by stray…
Terror attack shatters Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 12
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as a "devastating terrorist attack" and "an act of evil antisemitism," emphasizing that…
Edo checkpoint turns deadly as gunmen shoot Police Inspector dead
According to a statement from Edo Police Command spokesperson CSP Moses Yamu, the vehicle’s suspicious behaviour prompted officers to attempt…
Gunmen abduct FRSC officer, neighbour in Benue
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised a patrol team alongside tactical units to the scene.
Terror in Kubwa: Kidnappers murder Abuja doctor, abduct kids
press time, the FCT Police Command had yet to issue an official statement. Calls and messages to police spokespersons went…
Another Attack in Jos: Plateau lawmaker abducted by gunmen
The development adds to the growing concern over the safety of lawmakers, students, and ordinary citizens in Plateau, a state…
Breastfeeding mother kidnapped in Nasarawa as pastor’s family targeted
No contact has yet been made by the kidnappers. The police have since visited the scene and assured residents that…
Gunmen ambush Mining convoy in Kogi, kill Soldier, kidnap four Chinese
The assailants seized four Chinese nationals identified as Mr. Zhou Dansu, Mr. Zhou Hai, Mr. Zhou Jiajun, and Mr. Fan…
Bloodbath in Edo as Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel, abduct Chinese
In the ensuing gunfire, eight NSCDC personnel and one civilian were cut down instantly, while four other officers sustained serious…
Gunmen kill police Inspector, four others in Kwara
She urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with security agencies by providing credible information.
Terror on the Farm: Gunmen slay newlywed in Kogi’s Bunu District
The government extended condolences to the bereaved family, the people of Aiyetoro Kiri, and the entire Kabba-Bunu community, stressing that…
Gunmen abduct two AAUA staff
“The commissioner of police has directed that the rescued individual be debriefed for possible intelligence that may assist in our…
Tension in Rivers: Cult attack leaves two dead, police launch manhunt
Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, visited the scene and ordered the deployment of tactical teams to hunt…
Trouble not over in Benue as gunmen hijack bus, kidnap passengers
“One passenger managed to escape and reach the Eke Police Station and reported that the bus was ambushed by armed…
Gunmen slay Vigilante, torch five patrol vehicles in deadly Anambra raid
Armed assailants reportedly stormed the vigilante facility, opened fire, and set five operational vehicles and parts of the office building…
Gunmen raze 15 huts, shoot one in fresh Taraba clash
The assailants also burnt food items, including yam seedlings, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
A bullet that stopped a dream: Kogi student’s murder rocks community
Kola, a native of Isanlu Esa, was struck in the head by a bullet, collapsing to the ground without a…
Tears before prayers: Gunmen snatch seven on way to Fidau in Edo
Amidst the chaos, the kidnappers reportedly abandoned a woman and her two toddlers after being irritated by the children’s constant…
Gunmen abduct LP Ward Chairman in Edo, demand ₦50 million ransom
According to family sources, the kidnappers initially abducted the entire group but later released the children and househelp, taking only…
Terror in the Night: Fake EFCC operatives storm hotel, abduct 10 in Niger
Guests, unaware of the impending horror, watched helplessly as the attackers disabled CCTV cameras before forcefully entering rooms, dragging victims…
Terror in Sokoto: Gunmen invade mosque, abduct Imam, 10 worshippers
According to eyewitnesses, the assailants, who have long tormented the community, struck just as prayers began, forcefully whisking away their…