3 d. ago Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Station, Market, Kill Officer, Four Others, Residents Flee Homes

Gunmen attacked the Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing five people, including a police officer, Adejumo Wasiu. The attack took place on August 8, 2025, forcing residents to flee their homes for safety in neighboring communities. The divisional police headquarters and the local market were targeted during the violent raid. […] The post Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Station, Market, Kill Officer, Four Others, Residents Flee Homes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ADC to Tinubu: Bandit tax in Zamfara, Kwara ghost town signs of state failure

Tribune Online ADC to Tinubu: Bandit tax in Zamfara, Kwara ghost town signs of state failure We are dismayed that this could be happening in a country with one of the largest defence budgets in Africa, yet our farmers are left to bargain with warlords.... ADC to Tinubu: Bandit tax in Zamfara, Kwara ghost town signs of state failure Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Gunmen Kill 2, Abduct 3 In Kwara; Police Dismiss ‘Ghost Town’ Rumours

Gunmen have killed two persons and abducted another three in Ganmu village, near Babanla in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. The incident occurred on July 31, 2025, when the gunmen attacked some people who were travelling from Lagos to Babanla village in Kwara State. The spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Toun […]

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8 d. ago Bayelsa Judge abduction: Police to dismiss Police Sergeant over complicity  

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   A Police sergeant, Obrientele Ebiarede, is on the verge of being dismissed for his alleged involvement in the recent abduction of a State High Court Judge, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, in Bayelsa State. Sergeant Obrientele Ebiarede from Foutorugbene community in Ekeremor Local Government area of the State and attached to Enugu […] The post Bayelsa Judge abduction: Police to dismiss Police Sergeant over complicity   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers in overnight raids

Gunmen abducted at least 45 women and children in an overnight raid on five villages in northwest Nigeria, witnesses said, read more Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers in overnight raids

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9 d. ago Gunmen Kill 2 Police Escorts Attached To Ebonyi Majority Leader

Gunmen yesterday ambushed and killed two police officers attached to the Majority Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Kingsley Ikoro, in Okigwe, Imo State. An eyewitness account revealed that the incident occurred Sunday while the lawmaker and officers travelled with his entourage. The witness said, “One of the vehicles developed a mechanical […]

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4 w. ago Gunmen kill 27, destroy farms, burn several houses in Plateau community

Tribune Online Gunmen kill 27, destroy farms, burn several houses in Plateau community Gunmen on the prowl in parts of Plateau State attacked Bindi-Jebbu of the Tahoss community in the Riyom Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday morning, killing 27 persons, most of whom were farmers, and injuring many others. According to a source in the impacted community, the gunmen suspected to be killer herdsmen invaded […] Gunmen kill 27, destroy farms, burn several houses in Plateau community Tribune Online

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last month June 2025: Gunmen kill 1,111, abduct 276 in Nigeria — Report

Tribune Online June 2025: Gunmen kill 1,111, abduct 276 in Nigeria — Report “The North-Central, North-West and North-East regions saw increases of 34.97, 5.36 and 12.04 percent respectively,” it disclosed. June 2025: Gunmen kill 1,111, abduct 276 in Nigeria — Report Tribune Online

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