TheNewsGuru

Tag: Attack

  • LASG parades 4 suspects over BRT attack

    LASG parades 4 suspects over BRT attack

    The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency has apprehended four persons suspected to be linked to the Aug. 13 attack on a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT).

    Its Chairman, Mr Tayo Akerele, told newsmen in Lagos that the bus was moving from Orile-Iganmu to Alaba Suru, when it was attacked.

    Akerele listed the suspects as Ilesanmi Kazeem, Ibrahim Lawal, Daniel Abati and Mohammed Ali.

    NAN reports that the bus was reportedly attacked by hoodlums who robbed the passengers of their belongings and vandalised the vehicle.

    Akerele, who vowed that the suspects would be prosecuted, regretted that miscreants had consistently attacked the buses.

    “We must bring them to justice to deter others from such attitude,” he said.

    Also speaking, Mr Emmanuel Oyewole, ACP Operations, Lagos Command, said that the raid embarked by men of the task force on that axis produced the suspects.

    Oyewole described the attack as unfortunate, warning that government would not condone such.

    “So far, four suspects have been apprehended. One Mohammad Ali, aged 30, who was apprehended, mentioned the other three, while others are still at large.

    “The offence was carried out in broad daylight. It is highly condemnable. At the end of our investigation, they will be charged to court,” he said.

  • Niger govt. condemns bandits’ attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community

    Niger govt. condemns bandits’ attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community

    Mr Yakubu Garba,  Acting Governor of Niger, has condemned  bandits’ attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community, a border community between Shiroro and Rafi Local Government Areas of the state.

    This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the Niger Governor  on Thursday in Minna.

    Garba, who described the attack as satanic, insensible, atrocious and callous, said it led to the loss of lives of villagers.

    “It is very disheartening and disturbing for fellow humans to carry out such a barbaric and vicious act on their fellow humans,” he said.

    He commiserated with victims’ families, members of the community and the entire people of the council areas over the unfortunate incident.

    Garba  reiterated the Bago-led administration’s unwavering determination and commitment to address insecurity in the state.

    The acting governor urged security agencies to redouble their efforts in the fight against insecurity and pledged the state government’s continuous support in all aspects to win the fight.

    He, however, prayed for the repose of souls of those who lost their lives and Allah’s succour to those who sustained injuries.

    NAN reports that the attack occurred on Wednesday night where about 13 persons allegedly lost their lives.

  • Alia expresses sadness over fresh killings in Benue

    Alia expresses sadness over fresh killings in Benue

    Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has expressed sadness over another unprovoked attack on Ayati Village in Ukum Local Government Area, where many people were reportedly killed.

    Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Friday, condemned the new wave of attacks.

    The governor, who expressed worry over the attack on unarmed innocent citizens by armed bandits, said that such heinous acts have continued in the state despite the strong security presence.

    He, however, makes a firm determination to continue to use lawful procedures to protect Benue people, particularly Ukum, which has been on the front lines of attacks lately.

    Alia called on security agencies to improve their surveillance and ensure that vulnerable communities were not left unguarded.

    The governor condoled with the families that lost their loved ones in the unfortunate attack and prayed God to comfort them.

    He assured the people that his administration would continue to explore both discreet and open measures with a view to ensuring that Sankera retraces her path of peace and lives happily again.

  • Varsity lecturer killed, kids abducted in fresh bandit attack in Katsina

    Varsity lecturer killed, kids abducted in fresh bandit attack in Katsina

    A lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, identified as Tiri Gyan David, has been killed by bandits. Naija News learned that Tiri, the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development at the university, was killed in a fresh bandit attack in the early hours of Tuesday.

    An eyewitness disclosed that the incident occurred around 1:30 am at the lecturer’s residence in the Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate, Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The bandits invaded the community with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically to scare the residents.

    According to the eyewitness, the bandits also abducted two of the lecturer’s children.

    Confirming the incident, Katsina Police Command spokesman Abubakar Sadiq said the command will soon release a detailed statement about the attack.

    Dutsinma is among the ten security frontline local government areas grappling with frequent bandit attacks despite efforts by both the state government and security agencies to restore peace in the state.

    In a related development, gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped Hajiya Halima Adamu, the mother of renowned Hausa singer Dauda Adamu, also known as Rarara. Naija News learned that Hajiya Adamu was taken from her home in Kahutu village, located in the Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State.

    A source within the village revealed that the assailants arrived around 1 am on Friday and took the elderly woman captive.

  • Banex Plaza remains shut as soldiers occupy electronics market after attack on soldiers

    Banex Plaza remains shut as soldiers occupy electronics market after attack on soldiers

    Banex Plaza, an electronics and telecommunications gadget market in Abuja, is still under lock and key after assault of soldiers.

    As at Monday morning soldiers were found across the plaza.

    Some traders who assembled at a distance from the plaza were seen leaving after waiting for hours.

    None of them agreed to speak with journalists but they were heard lamenting the cost implication of having the plaza shut on a major day like Monday.

    Trouble started when thugs beat up some soldiers who had a minor disagreement with a trader in the plaza.

    The trader had reportedly sold a bad phone to someone who invited soldiers. Rather than resolve the issue amicably, the trader reportedly invited thugs who assaulted the uniform men.

    They descended on at least two soldiers and another man in mufti. The thugs who broke into groups slapped, kicked and beat up the soldiers.

    Although the police stepped in to resolve the situation, soldiers later stormed the plaza, forcing traders to shut down immediately.

    Some videos on social media showed soldiers chasing a crowd of people and punishing a few others.

    Some troops also patrolled the plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja, in their vans.

    The army has been silent on the action at the plaza as Onyema Nwachukwu has not made an official comment as of the time of filing this report.

  • ‘Heinous Attack’: World laders condemn shooting of Slovak PM

    ‘Heinous Attack’: World laders condemn shooting of Slovak PM

    World leaders reacted with shock and condemnation after Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds in an assassination attempt Wednesday:

    – US condemns ‘horrific act’ –
    US President Joe Biden condemned the shooting as a “horrific act of violence,” adding that he and First Lady Jill Biden “are praying for a swift recovery, and our thoughts are with his family and the people of Slovakia”.

    – Ukraine ‘strongly condemns’ –
    “We strongly condemn this act of violence against our neighbouring partner state’s head of government. Every effort should be made to ensure that violence does not become the norm in any country, form, or sphere,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
    – Putin cites ‘heinous crime’ –
    “I know Robert Fico to be a courageous and strong-spirited man. I very much hope that these qualities will help him to withstand this difficult situation,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a statement released by the Kremlin, which called the shooting a “heinous crime”.
    – UN’s ‘thoughts with PM” –
    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the “shocking attack carried out today against the prime minister of Slovakia,” his office said. Guterres’s “thoughts are with the prime minister and his loved ones at this difficult moment,” spokesman Farhan Haq said.
    – EU says ‘violence undermines democracy’ –
    “I strongly condemn the vile attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico. Such acts of violence have no place in our society and undermine democracy, our most precious common good,” said EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

    – Macron offers ‘solidarity’ –
    “Shocked by the shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. I strongly condemn this attack,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on social media platform X. “My thoughts and solidarity are with him, his family and the people of Slovakia.”
    – Germany calls for ‘end to violence in politics’ –
    “I am deeply shocked by the news of the cowardly attack on Slovakian Prime Minister Fico,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, also calling for an end to “violence in European politics”.
    – Sunak says ‘awful news’ –
    “Shocked to hear this awful news. All our thoughts are with Prime Minister Fico and his family, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak posted on X.
    – NATO chief urges ‘speedy recovery’ –
    “I wish him strength for a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with Robert Fico, his loved ones, and the people of Slovakia,” NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said.

    – India ‘deeply shocked’ –
    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “deeply shocked” by the news of the attack. “I strongly condemn this cowardly and dastardly act and wish PM Fico a speedy recovery,” Modi posted on X. “India stands in solidarity with the people of the Slovak Republic.”
    – Iran wishes ‘speedy recovery’ –
    The Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement that it “condemns the assassination attempt against the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic” and “wishes (him) good health and a speedy recovery.”
    – Hungary slams ‘heinous attack’ –
    “I was deeply shocked by the heinous attack against my friend, Prime Minister Robert Fico. We pray for his health and quick recovery! God bless him and his country!,” said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
    – Serbia ‘prays for wounded PM’ –
    “I am shocked by the attempted assassination of Robert Fico, a great friend to me and to Serbia. Dear friend, I pray for you and for your health,” said Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic.

    – Spain ‘horrified’ –
    “Horrified and outraged at the attack on the Slovak Prime Minister. Spain stands with Robert Fico, his family and the Slovak people at this extremely difficult time,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez posted on X.
    – Austria says no to violence –
    “The attempt on the life of my Slovak colleague Robert Fico shocks me deeply. Just a few days ago we spoke on the phone and talked intensively about security issues. I wish him a speedy and complete recovery!,” said Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on X.

  • INSECURITY! Bandits k!ll 30 farmers, Islamic cleric in Zamfara

    INSECURITY! Bandits k!ll 30 farmers, Islamic cleric in Zamfara

    Bandits have attacked two farming communities in Zamfara State where they killed no fewer than 30 farmers, including a respected Islamic cleric.

    And elsewhere in Plateau, two herders and over 200 cattle were killed.

    Police Spokesman in Zamfara, ASP Yazid Abu Abubakar, confirmed the attacks on two local government areas of the state, but said details would be given later.

    Sources revealed that the incidents in Zamfara State happened on Thursday.

    The attacks occurred in Maradun and Tsafe local government areas.

    One of our sources said that Mallam Makwashi Maradun Mai Jan Baki, a renowned Islamic cleric and another person were killed in Maradun town.

    Two of the cleric’s children are still missing after the attack.

    It was learnt that three other persons were killed by the bandits in Gidangoga village, while residents of the village killed 24 bandits and recovered eight of their motorbikes.

  • INSECURITY! Bandits kidnap Bank Manager in Zamfara

    INSECURITY! Bandits kidnap Bank Manager in Zamfara

    Bandits in the early hours of Tuesday stormed Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, and kidnapped the manager of TAJ Bank, Gusau, Mansur Kaura, at his residence.

    A source close to the manager disclosed that the bandits invaded the house at Gidan Dari Bypass around 12am on Tuesday and whisked him to an unknown destination.

    “The bandits entered the area around 12am and started shooting sporadically, they gained access to his house and whisked him to an unknown destination,” the source said.

    The spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command Yazid Abubakar revealed that the team of police tactical operatives from the state command is currently on the trail of the kidnappers with the view of rescuing him unhurt

    “Yes, the incident happened. He was kidnapped at his residence early hours of today but our team is currently on the trail of the kidnappers and I assure you that he will be rescued safely,” he said.

  • Gunmen attack Ekiti LG secretariat few days after Oyo Assembly invasion

    Gunmen attack Ekiti LG secretariat few days after Oyo Assembly invasion

    Few days after armed Yoruba Nation agitators invaded the Oyo State Government secretariat, gunmen on Tuesday, stormed the Ilejemeje local government area secretariat in Ẹda-Oniyọ, Ekiti State, causing panic and chaos among workers.

    The attackers disrupted normal activities and forced employees to flee the premises for safety.

    The hoodlums who were said to have come from the Obbo-Ayegunle community in the neighbouring Kwara State, violently stormed the secretariat, firing several gunshots, making workers run in different directions, running for dear lives, and in the ensuing pandemonium, one of them was injured.

    The hoodlums were said to have vandalized the Secretariat building and other property of the council.

    Though the cause of the attack is still sketchy as at the time of filling this report, it was reliably gathered that the two communities have been embroiled in crisis for some time over land disputes.

    During the attack, which lasted for several hours, one person was said to have sustained serious injury and was said to have been rushed to the State Specialist Hospital in Iye-Ekiti for urgent medical attention.

    Sources disclosed that the hoodlums who were heavily armed with dangerous weapons like gun, charms and cutlasses invaded the Secretariat at about 10:am.

    Speaking on the attack, the Eleda of Eda Oniyo community, Oba Awodipo Awolola explained that the hoodlums had in few days attacked some residents of the community, with charm in their farmlands, the development which the monarch said had resulted in panic and tension in the community.

    The traditional ruler who lamented the absence of police post in the area, said there is a need for security outfits to mobilise more officer to the community to prevent further breaking of law and orders.

    Similarly, the Chairman of Ilejemaje Local Government, Mr Alaba Dada, said the suspected hoodlums were from the Obbo-Ayegunle community in Kwara State.

    He attributed the attacks to the lingering land disputes between the two communities, he explained that though security agents had been mobilised to the town to prevent reparaiser attack.

    He said there is need for the Ekiti and kwara State governments to meet to settle the land dispute in the interest of peace and harmonious relationship.

  • Just in: Panic as hooded gunmen storm Oyo Govt Secretariat

    Just in: Panic as hooded gunmen storm Oyo Govt Secretariat

    There was panic at Oyo Government Secretariat on Saturday following an invasion by some hooded men.

    The armed men were stationed at strategic points in the secretariat, it was learnt.

    While some were said to have manned the entrance to the Governor’s office gate, others were seen at the entrance to the House of Assembly Gate with some others at the main entrance.

    The identity of the masked men could not be ascertained as of the time of writing this report.

    Policemen and other anti-crime agencies stormed the entrance to the Secretariat in numerous patrol vans.

    Operatives of the Oyo Security Network (Amotekun) were said to have also arrived the gate.

    The situation, it was gathered, almost turned chaotic as the security operatives engaged in a gun duel with the agitators.

    Teargas were also said to have been fired with the situation sending panic to residents around the axis.

    Motorists plying the route started making detour as other road users scampered to safety.

    Road users enroute Secretariat diverted along Customs Junction as the Secretariat-Queen Elizabeth Road was cut off traffic.

    Details shortly…