Imo Correctional centre attackers used dynamites, sang solidarity songs – Witness
“We heard repeated gunshots, then heavy explosions that even shook our ceilings and windows. Outside was quiet, it was around past 2.00am and the only noise was from the gunmen…
Gunmen assassinate retired DIG’s wife in her home
The Benue Police Command has confirmed the assassination of Mrs. Eunice Aghanya, wife of retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Mr. Ibe Aghanya, in Makurdi, the Benue capital. The…
Gunmen kidnap three travellers in Osun, flee into forest
The Police Command in Osun on Tuesday, confirmed the alleged kidnapping of three travellers along Ilesha-Akure Express in Osun on Monday night. The kidnappers fled into the forest with their…
Massacre in Birnin Gwari: How Gunmen Killed 19, Sacked 30 Communities
No fewer than 19 persons were at the weekend killed by armed bandits at Kutemeshi village of Kuyello District in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area, Kaduna State. It was gathered that…
Another journalist shot dead by unknown gunmen, the fifth in two months
Gunmen shot dead a journalist in the south-eastern Afghan province of Ghazni, officials said on Monday. Rahmatullah Nikzad, was shot dead near his home in Ghazni city at 5p.m. (1230…
Gunmen kidnap another politician, demand N25m ransom
Gunmen have kidnapped a former Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area in Kogi, Mr Emmanuel Ekpa. The state police command spokesman, DSP William Aya, who confirmed this on Sunday in…
Gunmen kill man in front of hotel in Delta; police investigate
The Delta Police Command has confirmed the murder of an unidentified young man by gunmen in Udu Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta…
District head, son, 14 others killed as gunmen attack Kaduna communities
Gunmen have killed 16 persons including a district head and his son in Kaduna State in the past three days, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan,…
Bloody Friday: Gunmen invade relaxation spot, kill one, injure many
Three gunmen attacked Royal Garden Relaxation Spot in Egume, Dekina Local Government of Kogi on Friday, killing one person and injuring many others, the police said on Saturday. According to…
Gunmen storm Ekiti, kill one, abduct retired US soldier
The Police in Ekiti on Tuesday confirmed the killing of one person and abduction of a retired U.S army officer, Maj. Jide Ijadare, and one other by unknown gunmen. The…