NSCDC officer gunned down, daughter abducted in Kogi
Armed men suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ayo Olukotun, and abducted his daughter along with…
Bandits Abduct 39 Residents On Reconciliation Mission In Zamfara
At least 39 residents of Magamin Diddi village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been abducted by armed bandits during a reconciliation mission. The victims, mostly…
Gunmen kidnap council worker in Ondo
Suspected gunmen have abducted an official of Akure North Local Government, Mr. Gbenga Sanni, in Ilu-Abo community, Akure, Ondo State. The incident occurred in front of his home at…
UN raise the alarm over killings, abductions in Nigeria
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised concerns over what it described as credible reports of killings, abductions, sexual violence and forced conversions…
Oyo demolishes building ‘where Adelabu’s sister, twin sons were held captive’
The Oyo state government has demolished the three-bedroom bungalow where Olaide John-Paul, the younger sister of Adebayo Adelabu, the former minister of power, and her twin sons were allegedly…
Health worker beheaded in Benue
A health worker has been reportedly beheaded by armed invaders in Ikobi community of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The victim, Ojoma Emie, was said to have…
NLC, TUC threaten nationwide strike
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on industrial action if the worsening wave of terrorism,…
Abducted former Nigerian military general, and his wife begs gov’t for rescue
Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd) and his wife who were abducted along the Karaduwa–Matazu Road in Katsina State exactly a week ago have begged the government to come to…
Bandits destroy houses, kidnap pastor’s nine-year-old son in Ondo
Some bandits invaded the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two buildings and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy in the early hours of…
Bandits Abduct Seven Students In Zamfara
Armed bandits on Wednesday abducted seven students on the outskirts of the Low-Cost Area in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred at about…
Gunmen attack Ogbomoso immigration office, cart away rifle, ammunition
The Oyo state police command says gunmen attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport office in Ogbomoso on Tuesday, carting away a rifle, ammunition and other valuables. In a…
Abducted Kwara worshippers die in captivity
Five worshippers abducted during an attack on ECWA Church in Omugo, Oro Ago District of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have died in captivity. The church’s minister,…
Police launch manhunt as gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister, nephews
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Busayo John-Paul, and her…
Bandits kill 17, loot shops in Sokoto raid
No fewer than 17 people, including seven visitors who had travelled for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, were reportedly killed when bandits attacked Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of…
Gunmen kill two, abduct passengers in Kogi
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed two persons and abducted several others in Ayegunle Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Residents said the attack…


















