Gunmen reportedly attacked the Ado-Ekiti residence of Yoruba Nation coordinator, Professor Banji Akintoye. The umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, made this known in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Maxwell Adeleye, attaching images from the scene of the attack. The organisation noted that the incident happened on Saturday in theContinue reading “Gunmen attack Yoruba Nation coordinator Akintoye’s residence in Ado-Ekiti”
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BREAKING: Officers killed as gunmen attack DSS convoy in Anambra
Two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) were killed on Friday in Anambra. The officers were attacked as gunmen ambushed their convoy while on election campaign duty in Ekwulobia. Videos showing the aftermath of the attack are circulating on social media. The footages and photos show the extent of firepower against the securityContinue reading “BREAKING: Officers killed as gunmen attack DSS convoy in Anambra”
El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna
El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna StateBy Ibrahim Hassan, KADUNAGovernor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State, has called on the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists to allow the Nigerian military deal with them according to international law This came as no fewerContinue reading “El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna”
Masked gunmen kill Lagos director, steal phone, files
Aggrieved family members of a civil servant, Abiodun Adenuga, have called on the Lagos State Police Command to track down the gunmen who shot him at the Sindende Guest House in the Agege area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered that the victim lodged at the guesthouse on October 6. Around 1.30am, no fewer than fourContinue reading “Masked gunmen kill Lagos director, steal phone, files”
Gunmen attack Oba’s car, kidnap five
The Kwara State Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the kidnapping of five members of the palace of Owalobbo of Obo-Ayegunle, Oba Samuel Adelodun, in Ekiti local council area of Kwara State by gunmen last Thursday evening. Those kidnapped included his driver, his security man, his maid and his twin baby girls. According to the state PoliceContinue reading “Gunmen attack Oba’s car, kidnap five”
15 Dead As Gunmen Attack Police Station, Latest Update On Chiwetalu Agu
Gunmen Attack Police Station In Bayelsa, Kill One Officer, Cart Away Ammunition Some gunmen on Tuesday attacked the Divisional Police Station, Kolo, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, killing one of the policemen on duty. SaharaReporters gathered that other officers escaped with bullet wounds. The gunmen after killing the policeman ransacked the whole stationContinue reading “15 Dead As Gunmen Attack Police Station, Latest Update On Chiwetalu Agu”
BREAKING: Gunmen abduct Nigerian Air Force 2-Star General in Lagos
Gunmen have abducted Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.), in Ajah area of Lagos State, South-west Nigeria. Smith is a cousin to a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and current Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Musiliu Smith. It was learnt that the retired general, who is currently the Chairman of Double Wealth Ventures LimitedContinue reading “BREAKING: Gunmen abduct Nigerian Air Force 2-Star General in Lagos”
Gunmen on rampage in Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Kogi, kill 7, kidnap 2
*Kill 3 policemen, 2 others in Anambra *Kill one, abduct 2 worshippers in Kogi *Kill one student, injure 5 others in Imo *Set ablaze INEC office in Enugu By Boluwaji Obahopo, Omeiza Ajayi, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Chinedu Adonu & Steve Oko Gunmen went on rampage in different parts of the country weekend, killing, maiming and destroyingContinue reading “Gunmen on rampage in Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Kogi, kill 7, kidnap 2”
Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra
By Tony Okafor Three policemen on duty in Onitsha Anambra State were on Sunday killed by gunmen. The incident, it was gathered, happened around 9 am on the Ukaegbu /Ezeiweka road in Onitsha. Two other cops were injured during the shooting incident at a security post mounted by the police operatives. The operation vehicle ofContinue reading “Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra”
Gunmen suspected to be assailants had killed a lawyer, Darlington Odume.
By Chidiebube Okeoma There was panic in Imo State on Thursday after news broke that fleeing gunmen suspected to be assailants had killed a lawyer, Darlington Odume. Odume, popularly known as Omekagu, was shot at a supermarket at Amaifeke in Orlu, in the Orlu Local Government Area of the state. The killing came just 24Continue reading “Gunmen suspected to be assailants had killed a lawyer, Darlington Odume.”
Gunmen invade farmhouse, kidnap businessman, shoot passerby
Gunmen have kidnapped a livestock farmer, Jide Lawal, at his farmhouse around Agohun community, Emoren-Imota, a boundary area between Lagos and Ogun states. PUNCH Metro gathered that Lawal went to monitor his farm on Wednesday when the armed men waylaid him at the front gate. The businessman was said to be waiting for his guard toContinue reading “Gunmen invade farmhouse, kidnap businessman, shoot passerby”
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