25 h. ago Gunmen kill villlage head, abduct retired Customs officer in Osun

Gunmen threw an Osun community into panic, killing a village head and abducting a retired Customs officer. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-villlage-head-abduct-retired-customs-officer-in-osun/

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41 h. ago Kogi Confirms 13 Abducted, 4 Bandits Killed In Attack On Community

Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 13 persons in an attack by suspected bandits on Ayetoro Kiri community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. The state government also disclosed that four of the assailants were neutralised by local hunters during a fierce gun battle. Speaking on News Central Television on Monday […]

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49 h. ago Four gunmen killed, 13 residents abducted in Kogi community attack

Gunmen launched a deadly attack on a Kogi community, killing four suspects and abducting 13 residents. Security forces are now tracking the bandits. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-gunmen-killed-13-residents-abducted-in-kogi-community-attack/

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60 h. ago Four killed, 20 worshippers abducted as gunmen attack Kogi communities

First ECWA Church in Aiyetoro, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, was on Sunday attacked by armed gunmen  killing read more Four killed, 20 worshippers abducted as gunmen attack Kogi communities

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64 h. ago Gunmen Kill One, Abduct Pregnant Woman, Others In Kogi Church Attack

Attacks were also reported in the Oke-Agi and Ilai communities, in the Mopamuro LGA, on Monday, with many said to have been injured. The post Gunmen Kill One, Abduct Pregnant Woman, Others In Kogi Church Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Police declare Australia’s Bondi beach shooting terror incident

Gunmen killed 11 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in what police have labelled a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. Many others were wounded. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-declare-australias-bondi-beach-shooting-terror-incident/

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4 d. ago Anambra community protests killing of 100 indigenes by gunmen

The protesters marched with tears and lamentations from the popular Aroma Junction in Awka from there to the new Government House otherwise called "Light House".

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5 d. ago Anambra community protests killings, seeks Soludo’s intervention

Residents of Lilu community hold Anambra community protests over persistent killings by gunmen, calling for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s urgent intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-community-protests-killings-seeks-soludos-intervention/

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9 d. ago Amnesty International Condemns Anambra Church Attack, Blames Security Lapses

Gunmen attacked the church early on Sunday, killing a man and abducting the Reverend’s wife. The post Amnesty International Condemns Anambra Church Attack, Blames Security Lapses appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago South African bar shooting leaves at least 11 dead, including three children

At least 11 people, among them a three-year-old boy, were killed in the early hours of Saturday when gunmen opened read more South African bar shooting leaves at least 11 dead, including three children

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1 week ago Troops, Residents Frustrate Bandits’ Attack In Ekiti Community

Armed bandits on Wednesday evening launched a coordinated attack on Gaa Fulani, a community in Iye-Mero, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, carting away valuables and abducting several residents. The raid, which occurred between 6 pm and 7 pm, witnessed the invasion of homes by the attackers who forcefully seized their mobile phones, ATM […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Bandits Release 37 Kidnap Victims After Peace Deal In Katsina

Suspected armed bandits reportedly freed 37 abducted residents of Bakori local government area of Katsina State following a peace deal in the area. The member representing Bakori LGA Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulrahman Kandarawa, disclosed this to journalists on Friday. He said the freed persons included 17 women, two children, and […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Kogi govt directs social, religious, community activities to stop at 4pm

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has directed all social, religious, and community activities to end at Four o’clock in the afternoon daily.

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3 w. ago Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader

The girls were rescued after more than one week in captivity. The post Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago After 4 Weeks In Captivity, Family Of Kidnapped Kaduna Priest Begs Tinubu For Intervention

The family and associates of Rev. Edwin Achi, the Anglican priest abducted alongside his wife, Sarah, on October 26, 2025, have issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies to intensify efforts toward securing their release. The couple, abducted during a night attack on their residence in Nissi village, Chikun […]

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3 w. ago Suspected Herdsmen Ambush, Kill Five Police Officers In Bauchi

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have ambushed and killed five police officers in the Papa Ward of Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Command spokesperson, Ahmed Wakili, who confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday, said the incident happened on Saturday, adding that two other officers were injured in the attack. “It’s confirmed that […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Ambush, Kill Five Police Officers In Bauchi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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