10 h. ago Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court

A Catholic priest recounts the deadly Owo massacre in court, describing the church bombing and shootings that killed over 40 worshippers in 2022. Read More: https://punchng.com/owo-massacre-catholic-priest-recounts-church-bombing-shootings-in-court/

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3 d. ago Bandits attack Kururawa community in Kano, abduct elderly man, injure son

Residents of the Kururawa community in the Lakwaya district, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, were thrown into fear on Sunday night after armed bandits carried out a violent attack, abducting an elderly man and injuring his son.

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8 d. ago Kaduna: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest From Zaria Church Residence

The Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Kaduna State has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema from his residence at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Rumi. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night, raising concerns among parishioners and the wider community. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Isek Augustine, […] The post Kaduna: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest From Zaria Church Residence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bandits Abduct 11 Residents In Fresh Attack On Kano Community

Residents of Tsamiya village in Shanono local government area of Kano State have again come under attack as armed bandits abducted 11 villagers, including a nursing mother, in a renewed attack on the community. Chairman of the Faruruwa Community and Environs Security Committee, Yahaya Bagobiri, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers stormed the village in […]

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1 week ago Bandits Abduct 25 In Fresh Attack On Kano Border Communities

At least 25 residents have been abducted and two others injured following a fresh bandit attack on Unguwar Tsamiya in Faruruwa village and the nearby Dabawa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack occurred on Sunday night, barely 24 hours after a similar assault on Yan Kamaye community in Tsanyawa Local […]

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1 week ago Kogi: Bandits abduct Pastor, wife, others during church service in Ejiba community

Bandits stormed a church in Ejiba community, Yagba West LGA of Kogi State, on Sunday, abducting the pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during a morning service.

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1 week ago Bandits Kill Elderly Woman, Abduct Three In Attack On Kano Village 

The gunmen arrived on motorcycles, parking at the outskirts of the village before proceeding on foot to avoid early detection. The post Bandits Kill Elderly Woman, Abduct Three In Attack On Kano Village  appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Bandits kill elderly woman, abduct three in midnight attack on Kano village

Eyewitnesses said the assailants rode on motorcycles to the outskirts of the village before proceeding on foot to avoid detection.

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2 w. ago Bandits abduct 24 farmers, maim blind man in fresh attacks on Niger communities

Bandits have launched yet another violent raid on rural communities, abducted 24 farmers including pregnant women from a rice farm read more Bandits abduct 24 farmers, maim blind man in fresh attacks on Niger communities

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2 w. ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Bandits strike in Kwara again, abduct pregnant woman, 10 others

Tribune Online gathered that the attack occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Monday, armed bandits stormed the community with a large herd of cattle, firing shots indiscriminately.

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2 w. ago Bandits kill JIBWIS officer, abduct wife, daughter in Bauchi

The armed bandits, whose number could not be immediately ascertained, were reported to have attacked the home of the late cleric, who was the Discipline Officer of

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Bandits Invade Catholic School In Niger, Abduct Students, Workers

An unconfirmed number of students and staff have been abducted from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. Sources told reporters that several students were taken during a night raid on the school. A source from one of the Catholic churches in the state confirmed the […]

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3 w. ago Kidnapped Catholic Priest, Fr. Paschal, Not Dead – Kaduna Archdiocese

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has dismissed  false reports circulating on social media claiming that the abducted priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, has been killed, warning the public to disregard the unverified information. In a statement issued yesterday and signed by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, the Church described the […]

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3 w. ago Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic Priest Fr Paschal Not Dead — Archdiocese

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has dismissed reports circulating on social media, claiming that the abducted priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, has been killed. The Church urged the public to disregard the unverified information. In a statement on Thursday by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, the Church described the rumour […]

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3 w. ago Bandits attack Kwara church, kill three and abduct worshippers during livestream

Bandits attacked a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in the Eruku community of Kwara State, killing three worshippers read more Bandits attack Kwara church, kill three and abduct worshippers during livestream

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3 w. ago Bandits Abduct Catholic Priest, Others, Kill 1 In Kaduna Community

The Archdiocese of Kaduna has confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, following an attack on Kushe Gugdu community in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State in the early hours of Monday. Rev. Fr. Paschal, who is the Parish Priest of St. Stephen’s Parish, Kushe Gugdu, was whisked away from […]

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3 w. ago Bandits Abduct 25 Schoolgirls, Kill Vice Principal In Deadly Attack On Kebbi School

An aide of Governor Nasir Idris said the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Tafida, had been dispatched to the school to assess the situation. The post Bandits Abduct 25 Schoolgirls, Kill Vice Principal In Deadly Attack On Kebbi School appeared first on Channels Television.

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