Tag: Terror Attack

Zamfara: Bandits abduct worshippers from mosque 24hrs after peace deal

Aminu Imam
Zamfara peace deal

Bandits yesterday abducted no fewer than 40 worshippers from a mosque located at the Gidan-TurÉ“e village in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State. A Security expert, Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the news on his X handle yesterday morning, said the abduction of the worshippers came just a day after the peace deal which many saw as the right steps taken to usher in lasting peace in the North-West state. Makama, who quoted local sources in the community, said the attack occurred during the Islamic Fajr prayer, at about 5:30…

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Benue: Youths protest mass killings, as Special Forces arrive to restore order

Aminu Imam
Benue youths protest

Youths in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, yesterday took to the streets in protest over the recent wave of deadly attacks across the State, blocking major roads and demanding an end to the killings. Dressed in black and carrying placards and palm fronds, the protesters converged on the busy Wurukum area, chanting solidarity songs and decrying the persistent bloodshed in the state.  The demonstration, which caused significant traffic disruption, came a day after armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on Yelwata and Daudu in Guma local government area, killing hundreds, including…

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Kaduna: 17 dead, 58 kidnapped, as terrorists invade three communities

Aminu Imam

Daredevil terrorists have again struck Kaduna, as no fewer than 17 people were killed, while 58 were feared kidnapped after they invaded three communities at Dawaki Ward, in Kauru local government area of the State. According to a former Councillor of the Ward, Aminu Khalid, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen, the gunmen operated for about 6 hours, which affected the three villages of Ungwan-Sako, Kunkurai, and Dokan-Kaji. According to him, some of the locals were able to rescue 20 villagers in a gun duel, but 9 villagers lost…

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Terrorists kill three, burn silos in Zamfara

Aminu Imam

Three residents were killed while several others were abducted when terrorists attacked Gidan Shaho and Nasarawar-Zurmi, in Zurmi local government area of Zamfara State on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Friday attack on Gidan Shaho, a community five kilometres away from the local government headquarters, Zurmi, reportedly began around 10:00 p.m. and lasted for about two hours. According to a youth leader, who asked not to be named for security reasons, told newsmen that one person was shot dead while other injured residents were taken to Zurmi General Hospital for…

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Planned Terror Attack: Security agencies on red alert over Abuja – DHQ

Ishaku Yohanna

The Nigerian military has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining states of their safety following intelligence report that the Boko Haram sect is planning to attack some selected targets within the nation’s capital. The Defence Headquarters explained that the Armed Forces and other security agencies would ensure effective surveillance of the Federal Capital Territory and other states of the country. A security report from the Nigeria Customs Service had indicated that members of the Boko Haram terrorists group have flooded the FCT and were planning to…

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