Tag: killed
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Midnight attack: Terrorists open fire on Gov Zulum’s convoy; kill 8 policemen, 3 soldiers, 4 others
Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday killed several security personnel in an ambush on the convoy of the Borno State governor. According to reports eight policemen, three soldiers, and four members of a government-backed militia were killed in the attack on vehicles carrying Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum near the…
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I was arrested when a fan was killed at my show- Pasuma
Veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Pasuma Wonder fondly called Oganla has opened up on some of the travails he experienced before stardom. The acclaimed Fuji maestro made this revelation during a recent instagram live with Nigerian rapper and media personality, Bouqui. In his words: “The obstacles I faced can make you decide to quit. People tagged…
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Southern Kaduna boils again, 20 killed as gunmen unleash mayhem in Magamiya, other communities
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have once again attacked Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the wee hours of Thursday, August 7. This time, the gunmen invaded Magamiya, Kibori(Asha-a-Wuce), and Kurmin Masara all in the Zangon Kataf Local government. Due to the killing of a farmer in Zangon in June, the…
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Nurse kills wife, two children in Ousn
A Nurse in Osun State, Tunde Adeniran, has allegedly killed his wife, Sarah, and two children. The spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the development in which the resident of Inisa town was said to have hacked his family to death with a cutlass. The incident was said to have occurred…
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How 23-Year-Old woman conspired with lover, killed ex-boyfriend
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Iyabo Julius, for allegedly conniving with her lover, Adedayo Sunday, to rob and kill a motorcyclist, Suleuman Azeez. The incident was said to have happened in the 12/12 area of Ore in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The police also arrested one…
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Four feared killed as herders attack Benue community
Armed herdsmen yesterday invaded Waya community in Jato-Aka area of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State and killed four people. Those killed were two women and two men. The victims were butchered and abandoned in a pool of blood. Jato-Aka is the hometown of Second Republic Minister of Steel, Chief Paul Unongo. Scores of…
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Just in: Four killed as gunmen attack Jonathan’s community
Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday attacked a military checkpoint in the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Otuoke Community in Ogbia Local Government (LGA) of Bayelsa. Three of the gunmen were killed, while a soldier also died. According to reports, the gunmen came through the river on five speedboats and opened…
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[Updated]Troops kill 5 bandits, raid kidnappers’ den, arrest 5 [Photo]
Troops of 342 Artillery Regiment, while acting on credible intelligence raided a suspected kidnappers’ den at Ihie Community in Ohaji/Egbema LGA of Imo State where they arrested two suspects, Umah Kingsley and Miss Chukwu Happiness. Trending: Patience Jonathan takes her 54th birthday anniversary to night-club [Watch her trending dance video] Patience Jonathan takes her 54th…
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Six killed as gunmen attack village in Kaduna
The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the killing of six persons at Fadaman Rimi hamlet, a remote settlement in Chukun Local Government Area of the state. The incident, police said, happened Saturday when the suspected bandits attacked the community around 7 a.m. The victims’ names according to the release include, Saminu, Wosha, Isiya, Titus, Madami…
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Lecturer, students killed as suspected militias invade Taraba Varsity
Academic activities have been put on hold at the Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, following an invasion by the suspected Jukun militias that led to the killing of two students from Benue and a lecturer of the institution on Tuesday. The killing sparked protest among Tiv students and staff of the institution. However, the Vice-Chancellor…