Tag: gunmen attack
Five officials feared killed in gunmen attack on old Oyo National Park
The source said that the bodies of the victims are yet to be recovered, as they are believed to be…
Kogi: Gunmen kill 3, abduct 3 in attacks on Mopamuro communities
The incidents were confirmed by the Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, Ademola Bello alongside traditional authorities and community leaders…
Seven dead as suspected IPOB/ESN gunmen go on rampage in Imo
While condemning the attack, Okoye said the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma has led tactical unit of the…
Civilian killed, Inspector shot as gunmen attack police station in Nasarawa
A reinforcement team from the Kadarko Division responded swiftly, rescued the injured officer, and recovered his service AK-47 rifle from…
Gunmen kill doctor on duty in UBTH ward, as truck crushes 2 vigilantes to death
The image maker of the Hospital, Joshua Uwaila, who confirmed the incident, said that the Management of the Hospital has…
NDLEA officers shot during Abuja raid
the NDLEA operatives have been hospitalised with gunshot wounds following an attack during a raid in Abuja.
Kogi: Police speak on gunmen attack on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family house
A statement from Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Media team described the attack as a calculated attack to silence the senator representing Kogi…
More than 50 dead as gunmen hit Plateau village in fresh attack
While also confirming the attack, a Kwall community leader, Wakili Tongwe, said the gunmen invaded the village in the early…
Gunmen attack Benue Link bus, kill 2, abduct 12 passengers
The incident occurred on Thursday, near Otukpo Burnt Bricks, the Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited said in a statement…
Gunmen attack Kogi community, injure 3 hunters
When the unsuspecting residents of Takete Ide, a peaceful agrarian community in MopAmuro Local Government, got intelligence on the attack,…
Gunmen storm Delta church, kill 2, abduct ex-commissioner
Onyemaechi was a former Delta Commissioner for Technical Education, in and a former member of the House of Representatives. She…
Gunmen shoot 3 vigilance operatives, 1 other dead in Imo
Confirming the tragic incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Imo state, ASP Henry Okoye, said three vigilance personnel…
‘How gunmen killed 2 policemen, 1 other in Imo’
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Imo Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, said the state Commissioner of Police (CP),…
Gunmen kill 6, injure 8 in attack on Kaduna community
Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson of the Kaduna Police Command, and Danie Amos, the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency confirmed the…
Rivers: Gunmen shoot printer George Sopruchi dead
An eyewitness who craved anonymity told our correspondent that the gunmen trailed the printer to Abakiliki Street in Diobu at…
Kogi: Police dislodge gunmen on Lokoja-Ajaokuta road
Gunmen took over Lokoja-Ajaokuta expressway on Thursday afternoon trying to kidnap travellers.
Ball boy shot, players, others injured in gunmen attack on Sunshine Stars FC
Sunshine Stars Football FC Media Officer, Michael Akintunde confirmed the gunmen attack in a statement issued in Akure.
Gunmen in Hijab kidnap Zamfara merchant
After invading Haji Isiya's residence, they thereafter abducted him before any intervention could come from the security personnel.
Gunmen invade Plateau school, kill teacher couple
The couple, said to be newly-wedded were participating in a meeting to compile results of students in preparation for the…
‘Nasarawa under siege’, Maku cries out after gunmen attack on his residence
Reacting to the incident, Maku, who was also a former deputy governor of the state, said the Nasarawa was under…
Gunmen invade Kankia, kill local man in cold blood
By Zubairu Idris Gunmen invaded a low-cost residential estate in Kankia Local Government Area, Katsina State, killing a local man…
Gunmen kill 9 persons, raze 6 houses in Plateau
By Polycarp Auta Gunmen invaded the Sabon Gari community in Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau state, killing nine persons…
Gunmen storm RCCG parish, kill pastor, abduct 7 others
According to a statement by the So-Safe Director of Information and Public Relations, Moruf Yusuf, the invasion occurred around 12:00…
‘How rampaging Imo gunmen abducted 9 passengers, killed 2’
The gunmen subsequently diverted the Sienna bus of the travelers far into bush in Arondizuogu area of Imo State where…
‘Kogi govt lied, attack was assassination attempt on Ajaka’
The Governor had in a statement by his media aide, Kingsley Fanwo claimed his convoy was blocked and attacked by…
Gunmen kill Police Inspector, injure 2 others in Ebonyi
The attack on the police personnel was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the Ebonyi Command, SP Onome…
Gunmen attack Plateau State University’s female hostel
The criminals attacked the institution to kidnap students but they were repelled by the local security men in the university.
Gunmen shoot youth leader of Rivers community dead
The killing of the youth leader happens less than three months after gunmen also suspected to be cultist gang raped…
Gunmen invade community, kill 20, burn several houses
Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, noted that the military promptly repelled the attacks…
Gun battle in Edo: 3 policemen, one gunman shot dead
One of the assailants also died of gunshots while another who sustained gunshot wounds has been taken to an undisclosed…