Three delegates for the gubernatorial primaries of the People Democratic party from Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have been reportedly killed by bandits. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo announced…
Gunmen invade Kukah’s parish, kidnap priests
Gunmen on Wednesday morning invaded one of the parishes presided over by Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah. The Nation learnt the gunmen kidnapped two priests and two others in the rectory of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church,…
Gunmen kill 10 persons, injure 19 during cultural festival in Plateau
Gunmen have killed 10 persons and injured 19 others during a cultural festival in Chando Zerreci community in Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau. Mr Lawrence Zango, the National Publicity Secretary, Irigwe Youth Movement, disclosed this in…
Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Ebonyi
Three Policemen have been reportedly killed in Ebonyi State by gunmen. A reliable source confirmed that three cops were gunned down Monday night in front of a police station along the Enugu-Abakaliki highway. The policemen, who were said to have…
Gunmen abduct another Plateau monarch
Suspected gunmen have kidnapped HRH. Da Gyang Balak Gut, the Da Gwom Rwei of Vwang District of Jos-South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Nation reports the incident is less than one month after the abduction of HRH Charles…
Gunmen abduct Imo traditional ruler
Gunmen, numbering over 10 on Thursday morning kidnapped the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Damian Nwaigwe. The monarch was abducted at his palace around 2:30 am, a community source…
Kidnapped RCCG pastor, teacher regain freedom
Kidnapped pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday Adeniran who was taken hostage alongside one female public school teacher on Saturday morning in Calabar, capital of Cross River State by unknown gunmen have both regained freedom. Confirming…
Gunmen abduct Bayelsa SSG’s mum
Gunmen have abducted the mother of the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Mrs Betinah Benson. Her abductors were said to be dressed in military uniform. It was learnt that Konbowei Benson’s mother was kidnapped on Tuesday night at her…
Gunmen kidnap dozens of villagers in Northwestern Nigeria
Gunmen abducted at least 60 people in northwestern Nigeria after riding motorbikes into five villages and firing sporadically into the air, a police official and several residents said Saturday. Nigeria is battling an increase in armed robberies and kidnappings for…
Nigerians urge support for military as criminals kill 183 soldiers in 6 months
Many citizens and security experts have expressed concern over the killing of security operatives by criminals and called for action to stem the tide. They specifically made case for military operatives who were killed in the line of duty while…