Tag: Gunmen Attack

Imo: IPOB gunmen kill DPO in Governor Uzodinma’s hometown

Aminu Imam

Unknown gunmen, alleged to be from the militant arm of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, (IPOB), known as Eastern Security Network, (ESN), have killed a Chief Superintendent of Police, Fatmann Dooiyor. Dooiyor, who was the Divisional Police Officer for Omuma, Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma’s community in the Oru-East local government area of the state, was among those who tried to repel the attack by the militants. The State Police Command’s PRO, CSP Mike Abattam, who made this known yesterday, in a statement issued yesterday, revealed that six of the gunmen…

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Plateau: Unidentified gunmen kill 10 at Jos drinking joint – Police

Aminu Imam

Some unidentified gunmen have struck a drinking joint in Jos, Plateau State, fatally shooting no fewer than 10 persons dead on Sunday, the Police have said. The gunmen drove in a Hilux van into Kashe (Sabon Layi) community, Kuru District of Jos-South local government area, sporadically shooting at the bar and leaving many dead or wounded, according to an issued statement by Police spokesman, Ubah Ogaba in Jos yesterday. According to him, the killers invaded the community on Sunday night. However, a witness told newsmen that twelve people were killed,…

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Benue: Gunmen kill nine in Makurdi

Aminu Imam

Some unidentified gunmen have attacked Agan community, in Makurdi local government area of Benue State on Friday, leaving nine persons dead. One of the locals, Terkimbi Shom, told newsmen, yesterday, that nobody knew where the attackers came from. “These attacks are becoming too frequent. This is the second time in less than three weeks that the attackers launched attacks on our community. We hardly sleep well nowadays for fear of attacks. “I appeal to the Federal Government to please send security operatives to our area to safeguard our lives as…

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Gunmen abduct 13 passengers, kill driver in Nasarawa

Aminu Imam

Suspected gunmen, who allegedly abducted 13 passengers along Shafa-Abakpa-Umaisha road, in Toto local government area of Nasarawa State, have killed a driver, identified as Adamu Usman. It was learnt that Usman was shot thrice on the abdomen and died while being treated at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital on Tuesday night. Recounting how the incident happened, a driver, identified as Ibrahim Sa’idu, said it took place around 5 pm. According to him, the vehicles which were conveying passengers from Ugya to Abaji and Toto town, adding that they were…

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Gunmen raze Imo gov’s country home, kill 2 security aides

Aminu Imam

Suspected gunmen in the early hours of Saturday attacked and razed the country home of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma. The gunmen, who stormed the governor’s house, in Omuma, Oru-East local government area of the state, also reportedly shot dead two security men on duty before setting the house on fire. One of the security men killed was identified as an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC). A source, who pleaded anonymity, said cars parked inside the compound and part of the building were set on…

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Plateau: Six killed, 2 injured as gunmen ambush miners

Aminu Imam

…Another 6 killed at beer parlor Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have killed six miners and injured two in Wereng community, Riyom local government area of Plateau State. The latest attack occurred almost a week after eight persons were brutally killed at a mining site in Kuru, Jos-South local government area of the State. It was gathered that the eight miners were waylaid at about 7:45 pm on Thursday, on their way home from a mining site. A source close to the community told newsmen that the miners stopped…

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Gunmen kill four in Katsina community

Aminu Imam

Gunmen, suspected to be bandits, on Saturday night killed four men at Yar Marafa village, ‘Yar Malami ward, in Faskari local government area of Katsina State. Residents gave the names of the victims as Alhaji Lawal Damfuge, Samaila Namoali, Musdafa Senior and Ado Lafate. They were said to be residents of the village. The gunmen reportedly stormed the village on Saturday night and started shooting, thereby throwing the community in confusion. Although details surrounding the incident were still sketchy yesterday, it was learnt that the gunmen stormed the village when…

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Gunmen kill CSP, military officers, others in Akwa Ibom

Aminu Imam

Gunmen, numbering about 50, yesterday attacked police operational vehicles and the military who were on patrol at Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom State. The gunmen, who were protesting against the Local Government Chairman, attacked the Police and military men mobilised to the local government for peace-keeping. According to a Police source who spoke to newsmen, one CSP Benedict Okoh Ajide, who led the squad to the troubled local government area, fell to the bullets of the hoodlums while the driver of the Hi-lux van was burnt alongside…

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Gunmen attack Benue governor, Ortom

Aminu Imam

…Open fire on his convoy Gunmen, suspected to be bandits, yesterday opened fire on the convoy of Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom. The attack on the Governor occurred at Tyo Mu, along Makurdi-Gboko road, around noon. It was gathered that the Governor was on his way to Makurdi when the gunmen opened fire on his convoy but were repelled by his security men. Briefing journalists, Ortom, who described the gunmen as ‘herdsmen’, said about 15 of the attackers trailed him to the river bank where he was on foot. He…

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Again, gunmen attack Southern Kaduna communities, kill nine

Ishaku Yohanna

Some gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Friday night attack three communities in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of the Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna State and killed at least nine persons. Eleven others were said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack which took place around 7pm. Several houses were also razed during the attack on Zikpak, Ungwan Masara, in Fantsuam area of Jema’a LGA and Maraban Kagoro in Kaura LGA, PUNCH reports. Following the attack, the state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Friday…

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