Crime

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 04:44

At least 26 people killed as 2 vehicles run over bomb planted by Boko Haram in Borno

At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles detonated an improvised explosive device in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, the heartland of an Islamist insurgency, residents said. The International Safety Organization, which provides security to foreign non-governmental organisations in the northeast, said in an internal memo seen by Reuters that the vehicles moving between the towns of Rann and Gamboru Ngala hit an IED. The blast led "to the death of 26 individuals and three injuries," it said. Borno state police could not immediately comment. Islamist insurgents Boko Haram and Islamist West Africa Province have been battling Nigerian…

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:24

Boko Haram kills 14 farmers and vigilantes in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed at least 14 people, including farmers and vigilantes, in a series of attacks near Pulka town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the tragic incident, explaining that two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) were ambushed and killed along the Kirawa road under Pulka District on Friday. The next day, 12 other civilians—mostly farmers and firewood collectors—were attacked and killed while clearing their farmlands in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. According to Abba Shehu Timta, the political administrator of the district,…

Sunday, 27 April 2025 04:31

Church spends hundreds of millions on ransom as kidnappings, killings worsen nationwide

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has revealed that it has paid hundreds of millions of naira in ransom to secure the release of its kidnapped members, underscoring Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and its devastating economic impact on families and institutions. At a press conference in Jos on Friday, ECWA’s General Secretary, Ayuba Asheshe, lamented the persistent targeting of church members, particularly in Kaduna and Plateau states, where armed gangs continue to terrorize communities with near-total impunity. Hundreds of Millions Paid, Dozens Still in Captivity Asheshe disclosed that the church is currently negotiating for the release of about 50 abducted members,…

Saturday, 26 April 2025 04:33

COINCIDENCE? Three times trucks have rammed into Christian processions in Gombe, The Cable queries

In Gombe state, there is a disturbing trend: vehicles crashing into processions of Christians during major religious celebrations. The first happened, and it seemed as though it was just an accident, possibly from a brake failure. Then it happened again and again. Over the past six years, three incidents — April 2019, December 2024, and April 2025 — have left communities in the state reeling, with dozens dead and others injured. Official reports from security agencies often cite accidents, but eyewitnesses and local leaders cry foul, alleging deliberate attacks. Is this mere coincidence or something more unfathomably sinister? Let’s dig…

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 04:57

New terror group, Mahmuda, kills 7 in attack on Kwara community

No fewer than seven people were killed when gunmen suspected to be members of the new terrorist group, Mahmuda, attacked communities in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of Kwara State. Daily Trust gathered that the assailants, who were on military camouflage riding motorcycles, stormed a market square at 9:30 pm on Monday and opened fire on the residents before they zoomed off. Four Fulanis, a vigilante and a 19-year-old youth who was hit by a stray bullet reportedly lost their lives during the deadly incident. According to a resident of the area, the fresh incident is coming in the…

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 03:23

ISWAP claims responsibility for deadly attacks on soldiers, Christians in Northeast

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks targeting Nigerian security forces as well as Christian civilians in Nigeria’s northeastern regions earlier this month. Through seven messages posted on its news agency "Amaq," ISWAP claimed it conducted these operations, backing up the statements with a video depicting one of the assaults and two photo albums documenting two other operations. The attacks in Borno state targeted a Nigerian army barracks in Yamtage town where it claimed it killed three soldiers and set the barracks ablaze. ISWAP also claimed that its fighters captured and…

Monday, 21 April 2025 04:07

Gunmen kidnap 4 travellers on Kwara highway

Suspected gunmen have abducted four travellers heading to Offa in Kwara state from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), leaving behind three children. The incident occurred near Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims who were said to be travelling in a Sienna bus belonging to Olumoh Express, a transport company based in Offa, were reportedly waylaid midway and whisked into the bush to an unknown destination amid gunshots. Secretary of the transport company, Mikhail Ayobami Oyelade, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Sunday adding that they were alerted by fellow transporters who saw the abandoned vehicle…

Saturday, 19 April 2025 04:25

Terror attacks in Borno, Kano leave soldiers, civilians dead

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the newly resettled Yamtake community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing two soldiers and an unspecified number of civilians. The assault occurred around 11:15 pm on Thursday, with insurgents storming a military formation before reinforcements could arrive. Ali Ndume (senator representing Borno South) confirmed the attack, praising troops for repelling an attempted infiltration of Gwoza town afterward. He called for stronger community defense forces and military support, including advanced technology and equipment, to counter persistent insurgent threats. This attack follows recent violence in Borno, including an April 12 landmine explosion that killed…

Saturday, 19 April 2025 04:23

Gunmen kill 17 in fresh attacks on Benue communities

Suspected armed militia launched deadly attacks on communities in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State, killing at least 17 residents, the state police command has confirmed. The violence comes just days after gunmen killed 15 people in separate assaults on Otobi-Akpa, Emichi (Otukpo LGA), and Utonkon (Ado LGA) earlier in the week. In a statement on Friday, Benue Police Public Relations Officer, Sewuese Anene, said five people were killed in Ukum and 12 in Logo, with many others injured and hospitalized. According to Anene, security forces received intelligence late Thursday that a large militia group was…

Thursday, 17 April 2025 04:38

Terrorists kill 144 in Plateau, Benue in 14 days, Vanguard reports

No fewer than 144 persons have been killed by herdsmen in the two north central states of Plateau and Benue states in the last two weeks, as the blood-letting continued late Tuesday, with the killing of at least 13 persons, while scores of others sustained injuries, with over 50 houses razed. Recall that within the period, 104 persons, comprising 52 in Bassa local government area and another 52 in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State, were killed by the marauding herdsmen, while at least 40 were also killed in Benue State. In Benue, three persons were killed on April 3 when…

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Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:34

Gunmen abduct worshippers on prayer mountain in Kogi

Gunmen reportedly stormed a prayer session at a remote mountain site in the Egbola area, along Agbaja Road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State and abducted an unspecified number of the worshipers. The incident is said to have occurred on Friday during a night vigil on the mountain. A woman identified as Mary Adams Gure was said to have been rescued by men of the state vigilante services who got wind of the incident and mobilized to the scene and confronted the gunmen in a gun duel. According to the source, their attackers stormed the prayer ground, firing…

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 04:57

At least 51 killed in another attack in Plateau state

At least 51 people were killed by gunmen in the early hours of Monday in Nigeria's northern Plateau state, residents and Amnesty International said, two weeks after deadly clashes in another part of the state left dozens dead. Last week, the national emergency agency said gunmen had killed at least 52 people and displaced nearly 2,000 others over several days of attacks in Plateau, which has a history of violence between farmers and cattle herders. On Monday, residents said 51 bodies had been recovered in the Zikke and Kimakpa villages in Plateau's Bassa district, while several more were reportedly injured.…

Sunday, 13 April 2025 04:34

Eight die, 11 injured as passenger van runs into explosive planted by terrorists in Borno

At least eight travellers were killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on the Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno state on Saturday. According to the police command in Borno, the incident, which left 11 other persons severely injured, involved a commercial bus heading to Maiduguri, the state capital, from Damboa. “At about 11:45hrs today, a tragic incident occurred at Komala Village, Konduga LGA, Borno State,” Nahum Daso, police spokesperson, said in a statement. “A Hummer Bus vehicle with registration number Jigawa MMR 144 XA, stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.…

Sunday, 13 April 2025 04:33

Plateau killings continue as father, 2 sons killed by terrorists

After the Bokkos massacre, three persons have been confirmed killed in the Zogu community, Miango District, Irigwe Chiefdom of the Bassa local government area of Plateau State. The leadership of the Irigwe Development Association, IDA, that confirmed the incident said the deceased are of the same family. Sam Jugo, the National Publicity Secretary of IDA, said, “IDA has been notified of yet another attack on Zogu village, Miango yesterday the 11th April, 2025 at about 10 pm which claimed the lives of a father and two of his sons namely: Weyi Gebeh, 56 years, Zhu Weyi, 25 years, and Henry…

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