Suspected Bandits attacked and killed about seven persons in Warkan village, Atyap land, in Zangon-Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that several houses were also razed down by the attackers with the number of those injured yet to be ascertained. A source told our correspondent that the attackers stormed the village in their numbers, saying that a search is ongoing to ascertain the casualties in the area. He stated that the most worrisome is the inability of those in authority to take proactive measures to avert…
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Kaduna: Bandits attack church during service, abduct 40
As Gunmen kidnap Emirs wife, 9 children, loot shops About 40 people were on Sunday abducted by gunmen during a church service at Bege Baptist Church, Madala, along Buruku Baringi road, Kaduna, in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab confirmed the incident yesterday. He said, The worshippers were in the Sunday service around 9:30 am when they heard gunshots very close to the church. The gunmen attacked the church and went away with 40 worshippers. He…
Read MorePanic, as heavily-armed legion of bandits from Zamfara move into Katsina
Palpable tension has arisen following reports that hundreds of bandits from Zamfara have moved into locations around Safana and Batsari local government areas of Katsina State. Villagers said the criminals, led by a notorious bandit, ?an-?arami, were escaping from military onslaught in Zamfara, . They were said to have moved into Tsaskiya, Runka, Gora, Labbo and other communities in the two local government areas. Locals said the terrorists have teamed up with another notorious bandit, Usman Mo?i-Mo?i, who has been terrorising residents of the area. Witnesses revealed that the heavily…
Read MoreZamfara: Terrorists kill 40 in Kebbi, abduct occupants of 2 cars
Terrorists have attacked Danumaru village in Kebbi State, killing forty, including six police operatives. According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa service, the terrorists operated for hours in the village, where they blocked exit points and made it difficult for people to escape. The killers also looted, rustled livestock belonging to the helpless locals, in a siege in which the six police operatives were reportedly killed. After causing havoc in Danumaru village, the terrorists moved to neighbouring villages where they also caused mayhem and razed down…
Read MoreBandits abduct 29 in Abuja community
Bandits on Tuesday night, abducted at least 29 persons during an attack in the Kwali Area Council of the nations capital, Abuja. According to reports, kidnappers have consistently targeted the citys outliers but often make incursions into parts of Kubwa and Pyakasa, which are closer to the main city. Bwari, Kuje, Gwagwalada, Kwali and Abani Area Councils are often the worst-hit, with the Abuja Municipal Area Council, (AMAC) also occasionally targeted by bandits. However, on Tuesday night, the bandits were said to have stormed Yewuti village; the hometown of the…
Read MoreMaritime Security:Nigeria spent $195m in 2021 to tackle piracy in Gulf of Guinea – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said Nigeria will continue to deploy significant resources towards tackling Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, adding that in June 2021, the government unveiled $195 million worth of boats, vehicles and aircraft to spearhead the countrys fight against Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea through the Deep Blue Project. Speaking for the last time as Nigerias President at the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC), Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, President Buhari stressed that…
Read MoreGwarinpa Abuja ethnic crisis claims lives, many injured
An unconfirmed number of people have died following an ethnic clash on the 3rd Avenue area of the Gwarinpa Estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, yesterday. According to an eyewitness, who spoke to newsmen on condition of preferred anonymity, said the crisis started when a gang of hoodlums, mostly Keke-NAPEP riders and drug dealers, attacked the home of a politician in the area to rob him. He said that the development prompted some indigenous residents, mostly the Gbagyis in the community, to retaliate the attack. According to the…
Read MoreBayelsa: Gunmen abduct NPC official, demand N500m ransom
Some gunmen have kidnapped the Federal Commissioner representing Bayelsa State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo. She was said to have been abducted on Sunday evening, around the Ogbakiri junction along the East-West Road in Emohua local government area of Rivers State. Izonfuo was travelling to Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, from a trip to Brass local government area of Bayelsa State when the hoodlums struck at about 6:30pm. It was learnt that kidnappers intercepted the NPC federal commissioners vehicle and whisked her away with her…
Read MoreBanditry: Buhari must face ICC – HURIWA
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), has said President Muhammadu Buhari must account for the killings of thousands of Nigerians by armed bandits and killer herdsmen under his watch in the last eight years. HURIWA, in an issued statement yesterday by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, said there is no forgiveness for incompetence, nepotism and alleged sheer complicity in terroristic acts against the Nigerian people since he assumed office on May 29, 2015. The group said the outgoing President, whose two terms of eight years ends on May 29,…
Read MoreKaduna Killings: SOKAPU seeks UN/AU Base
A socio-cultural group, Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, (SOKAPU), has advocated for establishment of United Nations (UN), or Africa Union (AU) Peace Enforcement Operation Base in Southern Kaduna area of the State in order to curtail recurrent killings in the area. Addressing a press conference yesterday in Kaduna, the SOKAPU President, Awemi Dio Maisamari, said: Within one month, 68 persons have been killed in Atyap land, leaving 15 with life threatening injuries. These attacks have created streams of displaced persons fleeing for safety. We advocate for a UN or AU Peace…
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