16 h. ago Bandits Kill Man, Abduct Mother, Injure Two Others In Kaduna Village Attack

Bandits on Thursday morning invaded Gimi Tasha Village in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing a man and abducting his mother while leaving two others critically injured. The deceased, identified as Uwais Yahaya, was reportedly shot dead during the early morning raid, while the attackers whisked away his mother. According to eyewitnesses, the […] The post Bandits Kill Man, Abduct Mother, Injure Two Others In Kaduna Village Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack

Armed bandits have renewed their onslaught in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and abducting another during an early Thursday morning raid in Gbale community. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in the area around 2:00 a.m. but were confronted by local hunters and vigilantes who engaged them in a fierce exchange […] The post Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Bandits Ambush Youths Returning From Security Meeting In Plateau, Kill Two, Injure Six

Heavily armed men suspected to be Fulani militias launched an attack on Wednesday evening against a group of youths who were returning from a security meeting, killing two individuals and leaving six others with various degrees of injuries. The assault, which took place around 7:30 p.m. along the Barkin Ladi–Dorowa Babuje road in Barkin Ladi […] The post Bandits Ambush Youths Returning From Security Meeting In Plateau, Kill Two, Injure Six appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Gunmen Kill Man, Kidnap Newlywed Wife, Seven Others In Zamfara

Gunmen, suspected to be terrorists, have killed a man named Sani Maru and abducted his newlywed wife alongside seven other individuals in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of Maru town, Ahmad Umar, told newsmen via telephone that the attack occurred on Sunday night when the bandits stormed the couple’s home intending […] The post Gunmen Kill Man, Kidnap Newlywed Wife, Seven Others In Zamfara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Again bandits kill groom, abduct bride, others in Zamfara

From John Bassey, Gusau Bandits in Zamfara have reportedly killed a newly wedded bridegroom identified as Muhammad Sani Maru and abducted his wife including six other participants in a fresh attack at Maru, the headquarters of Maru Local Government Area of the state. The incident was confirmed by an indigene of Maru town who gave […] The post Insecurity: Again bandits kill groom, abduct bride, others in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership

Tribune Online Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Islamic scholars, imams, traditional rulers, students and faithful from across Nigeria gathered in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, for the second annual Imams’ Conference a one-day event focused on revitalising the role of mosques and their leaders in contemporary society. With the theme ‘The Mosque, the Imam and Da’wah’, the conference, organised […] Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Gunmen Kill 16 Security Personnel, Abduct Scores In Fresh Benue Attack

At least 16 security personnel have been reportedly killed by armed men suspected to be herdsmen and local bandits during a clearance operation at Agu community in Mbatyula/Mberev Council Ward of Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered from a local source, who simply identified himself as Denen, that the victims were […]

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3 w. ago Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau

A bandit has been killed by troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace during an ambush in Odare Forest, Dutsen Zaki, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, spokesman for the task force, stated on Wednesday that the intelligence-driven operation occurred on September 16. Zhakom stated that the […] The post Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kwara community raises alarm over increasing rate of killings, kidnappings

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Isanlu Isin Youth Forum in Kwara State has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of insecurity in Kwara South Senatorial district of the state. To this end, the forum called on the state government and security agencies to intensify efforts at curbing criminal acts in the area. According to […] The post Kwara community raises alarm over increasing rate of killings, kidnappings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Kwara community raises alarm over increasing rate of killings, kidnapping

…Calls for govt action   From Bamigbola Gbolagunte   The Isanlu Isin Youth Forum in Kwara State has raised the alarm over the increasing rate of insecurity in Kwara south senatorial district of the state. To this end, the forum called on the state government and security agencies to intensify efforts at curbing criminal acts […] The post Insecurity: Kwara community raises alarm over increasing rate of killings, kidnapping appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers, Kill District Head In Zamfara

A gang of armed bandits have abducted over 40 worshippers in Gidan Turbe village of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Also, armed bandits have attacked Dogon Daji town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State, beheading the town’s district head. The bandits carrying sophisticated weapons invaded the village on Monday while residents of […]

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3 w. ago Troops kill Kachalla, a bandit Kingpin in Kogi State operation

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation ACCORD III, have killed Babangida Kachalla, a notorious bandit kingpin, in read more Troops kill Kachalla, a bandit Kingpin in Kogi State operation

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4 w. ago Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers

Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, when heavily armed bandits launched an attack on a police checkpoint, killing three officers. The incident reportedly occurred at the Ofili Police Checkpoint along the Egbe–Okunran–Pategi Road, leaving residents in shock and raising fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Okunland. […] The post Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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