Tag: Gunmen
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SAD! Gunmen reportedly k!ll popular business man in Ondo
A businessman, Ismaila Awoyinka, was reportedly killed by some gunmen in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Saturday. It was gathered that the late businessman, who sells building materials, was killed at his residence opposite Caring Heart Mega School, Idi Mango area in Ore, on Saturday evening. According to…
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Gunmen reportedly abduct 4 female varsity students as Police begin rescue efforts in Benue
Four female students of the Joseph Saawuaan Tarka Federal University, Makurdi, formerly known as Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, have been reportedly abducted by gunmen. Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Sewuese Anene, noted that investigation and rescue efforts have begun. Also speaking on the situation, a senior staff…
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INSECURITY! Abductors k!ll soldier over delayed ransom payment of N20m
Kidnappers have killed a Nigerian Army non-commissioned officer, Abdulfatai Odutola, over a delay in ransom payment of N20million. Recall that Odutola, a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO), was abducted on February 15, 2025, along the Abuja-Jos highway. He was reportedly travelling to Yola, the Adamawa State capital, at the time of the incident. His kidnappers had…
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Just in: CSO sh3t d3ad by 5 gunmen with his 23-year-old son
Gunmen have killed the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy, and his 23-year-old son, Silas, at their residence in Igwuruta-Ali, near Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Timothy’s widow, Grace, said about five gunmen dressed in black attire attacked her husband as they drove into their residence. She explained tthat her son,…
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INSECURITY! Gunmen reportedly kidnap 10 travellers in Ondo
No fewer than ten passengers have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen along the Owo-Ipele-Benin Highway in Ondo State. Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, stated that seven persons were kidnapped by the assailants. Sources in Akure, the Ondo State capital, revealed that the travellers were returning from a South-South state and heading…
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ICYMI: Gunmen abduct 7 travellers in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of seven travellers on the Owo-Ipele-Benin Highway.
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Gunmen abduct 3 family members in Kwara
The Kwara Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three family members by gunmen on the Oro-Agbamu Road in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.
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Five reportedly k!lled as gunmen invade Ondo community
Five persons have been reportedly killed during an invasion by gunmen at Ajegunle-Powerline community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. An eyewitness, Mr Akin Olowolafe, a farmer in the community, told newsmen on Thursday in Akure that five people were allegedly killed during the attack, which happened on Tuesday at about…
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How gunmen killed Celestial Church prophet on the pulpit – Police
The Ogun Police Command has confirmed the shooting to death of a prophet of Celestial Church in Idiroko by gunmen during Sunday’s service.
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PHOTO: Catholic Priest killed by gunmen in Anambra buried amidst tears
The remains of Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, in Anambra, murdered on Dec. 26 has been laid to rest amid tears.