Tag: Gunmen
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Gunmen kill 8 in naming ceremony
State-owned news agency AIB, on Tuesday, reported that gunmen stormed into a naming ceremony and killed eight people in Sandiaba village, central-east province Koulpelogo of Burkina Faso. AIB reported that gunmen broke into Sandiaba village, located about four kilometers to Soudoughin in the province of Koulpelogo, on Monday.
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Unknown gunmen kidnap another Catholic priest in Edo state
A Catholic priest popularly known as Rev. Father Osia was on Sunday morning kidnapped by gunmen in the Ikabigbo community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State The Catholic cleric was whisked away by the unknown gunmen whilst he was preparing for Sunday Mass at his residence.
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Unknown gunmen abduct 2 farmers in Niger state
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two residents of Doma village by gunmen in Lapai Local Government Area of the state. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in Minna on Saturday. According to Abiodun, on June 22, suspected kidnappers abducted two victims from Duma village, Lapai while…
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Gunmen Kill Lecturer, Policemen in separate attacks in Benue
In a separate attack in Benue state, five people have been killed, including a lecturer and two policemen by Unknown gunmen in Benue state. It was reported that the Incidents took place in two Local Government Areas in Benue State, at about 10 pm on Thursday.
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Gunmen kill policeman, burn patrol vans in Nsukka
Gunmen on Friday in Nsukka, Enugu State, killed a policeman and set ablaze patrol vehicles in two different police check points in the area. It was gathered that the policeman was killed in Umanu junction in Nsukka while the police patrol vehicle was set ablaze along Ibeagwa-Ani road in the area.
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Gunmen invade Ogun church, kidnap 2 worshippers
Gunmen have reportedly invaded the Celestial Church of Christ, SBJ Oshofa Parish, Wasimi, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun and abducted two worshippers. According to reports, the victims are; Oluwaseun Ajose, Assistant Shepherd of the parish, and Dagunro Ayobami, a Sunday school teacher.
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Just In: Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. James Kantoma in Jos
Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. James Kantoma, the Parish priest of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Angware, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau. DSP Alabo Alfred, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the abduction on Monday in Jos. Alfred said that Kantoma, who is also the chairman of the Christian Association…
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Gunmen abduct 50 wedding guests in Sokoto
About 50 wedding guests have been reportedly abducted by gunmen in an attack on vehicles on Sokoto-Gusau Road. This was as four farmers including three males and a female, residing at Elegbeka community near Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, were reportedly abducted too.
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ONDO: Police debunk rumour of another 6 killed
Ondo State Police Command has debunked rumour of six persons being shot dead at the Sabo Area of Ondo town of the state on Wednesday night by gunmen. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, made this clarification in a statement signed and tagged: “Attack on Hausa Community; An Unhealthy Rumour To Stir Still Water.” The…
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JUST IN: Barely three days after Owo massacre, gunmen kill six in Ondo
Barely 72 hours after, no fewer than six persons were shot dead at Sabo Area of Ondo town, Ondo State on Wednesday night by some men suspected to be bandits. This came 72 hours after some terrorists attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, killing about 40 people. Several other church members were injured in the…