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Monday, 03 April 2023 03:37

7 killed, 26 abducted in fresh terrorist attack on Niger state communities

In the Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, seven communities have been attacked by bandits resulting in the killing of seven people and abduction of 26 others. Chairman of the LGA, Umar Igede, confirmed the attacks and stated that the banditry has forced hundreds of residents from their homes. In the first quarter of 2023, the bandits have killed hundreds of people, the chairman said. Due to the incessant attacks, many residents have fled their homes and sought refuge in Internally Displaced Persons' camps in Kontagora and other areas. Kulho, Sahon Rami, and Tashan Hajiya were among the communities…

Monday, 03 April 2023 03:37

Gunmen kill worshipper, abduct pastor, 4 others during church service in Benue

During an attack on the Christian Pentecostal Church in Akenawe-Tswarev community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State in the early hours of Sunday, armed men killed one worshipper and abducted three people, including the resident pastor. The attack occurred while the congregation was attending a service, according to locals. Hemen Terkimbi, a community leader and President of Gaambe-Tiev Youths Association, confirmed to journalists that the church's resident pastor was among those abducted, and one person was killed during the attack. In addition, five people, including the acting Kindered Head of Akemkpa, Zaki Tyokase Ingyutu, sustained injuries and were…

Monday, 03 April 2023 03:36

Bandits abduct female students of federal university in Zamfara

On Sunday, a group of bandits raided a female hostel at the Federal University in Gusau, Zamfara State. The assailants entered the rented female hostel in Sabon Gida village in Bungudu, locked up the two civilian guards, and stole their phones. The bandits then kidnapped two female students from the Microbiology Department of the university. In response to the incident, the police tactical team was dispatched to the area, but the culprits had already fled with the victims to an unknown location. Police Public Relations Officer in Zamfara, Muhammad Shehu, confirmed the attack and said that the Commissioner of Police…

Sunday, 02 April 2023 03:03

Gunmen kill 15 in Taraba community

Gunmen on Friday evening killed over 15 persons in Garin Baka village in Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. A distraught villager, Yakubu Garba, told newsmen that the attackers came in while prayers were ongoing at the village mosque and started shooting sporadically, leading to the death of 15 persons. According to Garba, the casualty figure could be much more than 15 as a lot of persons ran into the bush with gunshot injuries and have not been seen as at the time of filing this report. But, Spokesperson for the Taraba State Police Command, Usman Abdullahi, confirming…

Friday, 24 March 2023 03:20

Ekweremadu, wife and a medical doctor were convicted by a London court for human trafficking for organ harvesting. Here are details of the case

Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice have been convicted of exploiting a young man from a poor village by bringing him to London to donate a kidney. As they await sentencing, the BBC reveals details of the conspiracy. Student Sonia Ekweremadu appeared to have an ideal life - wealthy parents at the heart of Nigeria's political system and a place at a leading UK university - but she was also desperately sick and needed a kidney transplant. Her dad, Ike Ekweremadu, paid fixers and middlemen thousands of pounds to arrange a donor. Daniel, whose real name cannot be…

Thursday, 16 March 2023 03:19

Islamic State first, ISWAP sixth, IPOB tenth: Here’s the global ranking of terror groups

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been ranked as the 10th deadliest terror group in the world. IPOB, a separatist group, was proscribed and declared a terrorist organisation by the federal government in 2017. According to the 2023 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), with 40 attacks and 57 deaths, 2022 is considered the group’s deadliest year. Among the killings spearheaded by IPOB militants were those of an Army couple that were beheaded, different northerners in the Southeast and numerous security operatives. In the GTI, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an independent and Non-Profit Think Tank, IPOB is…

Monday, 13 March 2023 06:05

Criminals take advantage of ‘low circulation of redesigned naira notes to massively produce counterfeit’ - NSCDC

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will continue to arrest and prosecute those involved in the production and circulation of fake redesigned naira notes. Speaking in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Sunday, Ahmed Audi, NSCDC’s commandant-general, said the number of cases of fake naira notes circulation had become worrisome. It would be recalled that NSCDC said it arrested members of two syndicate groups allegedly involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit United States dollars (USD) and new naira notes. Audi warned perpetrators to desist from the act, adding that the corps would not relent…

Monday, 13 March 2023 06:02

Gunmen kill 35 in Katsina, Kaduna communities

No fewer than 18 people were feared killed on Saturday evening in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State when terrorists clashed with local security guards. This is just as the death toll of Saturday night attack on Ungwan Wakili community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State rose to 17. Search parties were still busy looking for casualties in the communities where the clashes occurred as of Sunday to determine the exact number of those killed. The residents gave the list of settlements where the clashes occurred to include Majifa, Gurbi, Danmarke, Gidan-Anchor, Gidan- Saika, Dan-Mangoro and…

Sunday, 12 March 2023 06:05

Gunmen invade Abuja estate, abduct 9 residents

Gunmen have kidnapped no fewer than nine residents from Grow Homes Estate along Kuchibiyi in the Kubuwa area of the Federal Capital Territory. The gunmen numbering about 20 were said to have stormed the estate around 11:30 pm on Friday. A resident of the community who simply identified himself as Hassan told our correspondent on the phone that the victims were captured from two separate apartments in the estate. He added that the incident had caused panic in the community. He said, “On Friday, at about 11:30 pm, some gunmen in their large numbers came to carry out an operation…

Friday, 10 March 2023 06:03

Boko Haram terrorists kill 33 fishermen in Borno

Islamist militants have killed at least 25 people in an attack in a fishing town in Borno state, police and residents said on Thursday. Police commissioner Abdu Umar linked the attack in Dikwa to Boko Haram insurgents. He said a policeman was killed in a separate incident. Dikwa is close to the Sambisa forest, a Boko Haram stronghold, which has been fought over by Islamic State West Africa Province, who are also active in the area. Bulama Modu, a resident who assisted the military in recovery work, said a total of 33 fishermen had been killed. He said 25 bodies…

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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 06:00

50 feared killed as gunmen invade Benue communities

No fewer than 50 persons have been feared killed during a four-day attack by suspected herdsmen who invaded some communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The affected communities include Adam, Iyarinwa, Abamde Ityuluv, Waya Boagundu, Agura Ayaga and Azege areas in Turan Council Ward, Kwande LGA. Immediate past Chairman of the LGA, Tertsua Yarkbewan, while speaking to journalists on phone on Monday, said over 50 people were killed during the attacks by suspected herdsmen. He said, “My people are being massacred like goats. What we have been hearing is that there are Fulani attacks, especially in Turan…

Monday, 27 February 2023 05:40

Gunmen kill 13 in Benue communities

Gunmen suspected to be herders early hours of Sunday invaded three communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State and killed 13 people. A local, who identified himself as Sachir, told our correspondent that suspected herders invaded Tse Lgar where eight people were reportedly killed. Three people were also said to have been killed at Tse- Magu and another two people were killed at Tse-Dudu in Daudu all in Guma LGA. “The herders stormed Tse- Magu, Tse Lgar and Tse Dudu simultaneously while the people were asleep. It was the gunshots that woke many of them and were caught…

Friday, 24 February 2023 06:12

IPOB operative Simon Ekpa arrested, released by Finnish police

Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been released by the police in Finland. Ekpa was arrested by police at his residence in Lahti, Finland, on Thursday. He was picked up by the police just before he was to grant a newspaper interview, a Finland-based newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat (HS), reported. The platform also published a picture showing Ekpa being escorted by police officers at his residence. Hours later, HS reported that the Finland-based Biafra agitator had been released by the police after hours of questioning. Although Tommi Reen, an…

Thursday, 23 February 2023 06:09

Gunmen bomb TV, radio stations in Rivers

Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a popular Radio Station, Wish FM 99.5 and the Atlantic Television Network in Ozuoba, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, with explosive devices suspected to be dynamite as well as sporadic gunshots. The incident, which occurred around 8:40pm, led to the destruction of some equipment and property in the facility which houses the two media outfit owned by a member of the House of Representatives, Chinyere Igwe. Igwe is also an ardent supporter of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. When contacted on Wednesday morning, Igwe confirmed the…

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