Tag: Attack
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SEE names of abducted victims in latest bandits’ attack
The names of villagers abducted during an attack on Dogon Noma-Unguwan Gamo Community in Maro ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been released. Recall that suspected bandits had invaded the community at 5.30 am on Saturday in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately. However, one of the victims, who escaped with injuries, Jibrin Dauda,…
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Just In: Many reportedly k!lled in Burkina Faso mosque attack
Dozens of people have been reportedly killed in an attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso. This development has been confirmed by the local and security sources on Monday. “Armed individuals attacked a mosque in Natiaboani on Sunday around 5:00 am, resulting in several dozen being killed,” a security source said. “The victims were…
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Bandits burn nine to D3ath, raze 14 houses in Kaduna
No fewer than nine people have been killed and nine others brutally injured by bandits who attacked Gindin Dutse Makyali village of Kufana district in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The police authorities in Kaduna State have not confirmed the incident, but a community leader, Moses Musa, told Channels Television that the attack…
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Pastor Adeboye rains heavy curses on killers of Ekiti traditional rulers
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday night, rained down fire on the killers of traditional rulers in Nigeria. The octogenarian preacher said those trying to mess around with monarchs in the country won’t know peace. “The fire of God will consume all those trying to…
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Insecurity: Military repels attack on Benue Community
The Troops of Sector 6, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully repelled an attack by bandits on Okokolo community in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue. The OPWS Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, told newsmen in Makur
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SHOCKING! Bandits reportedly invade military camp, unleash mayhem in Katsina
Heavily armed bandits invaded a joint military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina state on Sunday night, leaving a trail of destruction and looted goods in their wake. Sources within the camp confirmed the attack occurred around 11:30 pm. The heavily-armed bandits, wielding AK-47s among other assault weapons reportedly set ablaze…
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SAD! Netizens react as kidnappers k!ll one of six siblings abducted in Abuja [Photos]
Bandits, who kidnapped Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children, have killed one of the abducted persons, The Nation has learnt. The deceased lady identified as Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar was killed on Friday. She has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites on Saturday. Nabeeha was a 400-level student of biological science, Ahmadu Bello University…
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INSECURITY! Police officers injured, residents abducted as bandits invade Bwari in Abuja
Alleged kidnappers on Wednesday stormed some communities around the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and abducted an undisclosed number of residents. The attack reportedly extended to Zuma in neighbouring Niger State. It was learnt that the kidnappers stormed the communities and attacked residents unhindered a few days after a series of…
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Military eliminates 6880 terrorists, criminals, arrests 6970 in 2023 – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that the military eliminated 6,880 terrorists and other criminals and apprehended 6,970 others from January till date. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this while giving an update on the operations of the military in 2023, on Friday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also rescued 4,488…
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Death toll mounts as Israel resumes heavy bombardment of Gaza
The Hamas-run health ministry said that at least 109 people had been killed in Gaza since the pause in hostilities expired in the morning and ground battles and Israel air strikes resumed. Israel alleged that Hamas had attempted to break the truce even before it ended at 0500 GMT by firing a rocket and that…