by James Sambo Barely a week after Boko Haram detonated a bomb in the assembly groung of a secondary school in Potiskum, unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Limawa primary and secondary schools, Minna, Niger state. The attack happened around 10.30am on Monday, 17 November. The gunmen shot sporadically in the air, after which they... Read More

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November 10, 2014

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Fulani herdsmen waylay, murder 32 people in Nasarawa

by James Sambo Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed not less than 32 Eggon people in Arikya-Soni , Nasarawa State after waylaying them as they returned from their farms on the evening of Saturday, 8 November. The victims were from Umme, Arugbadu and Bakyano villages of Nasarawa Eggon local government area. 32 dead people were reportedly... Read More

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November 10, 2014

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Gunmen abduct Nuhu Ribadu’s younger brother

by James Sambo Sani Ribadu,- the younger brother of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, – has been abducted by gunmen. One of Ribuadu’s brothers, Arabi Ribadu, confirmed that Sani was taken from his farm in Yola, on Sunday, 9 November. He said, “He was abducted by gun wielding men... Read More

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October 27, 2014

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German expartriate killed, another abducted by gunmen in Ogun

by James Sambo The news agency, Reuters, is reporting that gunmen have abducted a German expatriate worker, and killed another one in Ogun state. The incident occurred on Friday, when the Germans, who worked with Julius Berger Nigeria, were travelling without their security escorts. They were heading to the Ogbere quarry where they worked in Ogun state. According... Read More

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September 26, 2014

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Fayose’s aide shot dead by gunmen in Ado Ekiti (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Godwin Akanfe An aide of Ayo Fayose and former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti State, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye was shot dead on the evening of Thursday, 25 September. Aderiye was reportedly attacked by four unknown gunmen at the Ijigbo area of Ado-Ekiti the state capital, and shot at... Read More

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September 7, 2014

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Horror in Enugu: Couple killed on eve of wedding-day

by Azubuike Azikiwe A couple, who were set to get married on Saturday, 6 September were reportedly shot dead by gunmen on Friday, 5 September, barely 24 hours before they were to be joined in holy matrimony. The unidentified pair were killed alongside three others at a gas station around the Trans-Ekulu on the Enugu – Onitsha Expressway, on... Read More

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September 3, 2014

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They have resumed! Gunmen kidnap 4 health workers in Rivers state

by Azubuike Azikiwe Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted seven health workers in Rivers State. The health workers, four medical doctors, a pharmacist, one dentist and a nurse, were in the employ of Niger Delta Development Commission in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of the state. The quartet were taken by the gunmen at about 11pm on... Read More

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September 1, 2014

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UNILAG security chief killed at a drinking joint in Lagos

by Isi Esene Sunday Adejumo, the Head of Operations, Security Unit of the University of Lagos has been shot dead by men suspected to be assassins. Adejumo, 50, was killed by unknown gunmen on Friday night who stormed a drinking joint where he was having a drink with friends and shot him at point blank. Eyewitnesses... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Mistaken Identity: Gunmen shoot University lecturer in Anambra

by Azubuike Azikiwe In a case of mistaken identity, Mr Reuben Ikwu, an Engineering lecturer of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), was reportedly attacked and shot by three unknown gunmen on Sunday, 24 August. The gunmen had mistakened Ikwu for a Lagos-based businessman who was on a visit to Umuawulu, Awka South Local Government Area... Read More

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August 24, 2014

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Another attack: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Bauchi [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed three policemen at a check point around Tilden Fulani village in Toro local government area of Bauchi State. According to security officials of the local government, the incident occurred, on Friday, 22 August, between 10:30 and 11:30 pm. A local government security source said, “On that fateful... Read More

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July 31, 2014

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7 days after writing letter to Ogun community, armed robbers strike [DETAILS]

by S’ola Filani Seven days after writing residents to prepare for their visit, a 12-man robbery gang attacked five communities in Ijoko Otta Ifo, local Government area, Ogun state. On Thursday, 24 July, 2014, the robbers wrote residents of Elerinko Estate and other areas in Ijoko, asking them prepare for a visit and truly, they... Read More

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June 30, 2014

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Terrible: Gunmen kill 13 Fulani herdsmen in Taraba

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Fulani community in Taraba is reeling after 13 of their number were felled by unknown gunmen during the weekend. The victims were said to have been returning from their trip to the market on Saturday when they attacked. The incident was confirmed in Jalingo, the state capital, by the Police Public... Read More

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June 9, 2014

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Gunmen kidnap 20 women in Borno, Rivers High Court bombed & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have reportedly kidnapped 20 women from a nomadic settlement in Borno State near the town of Chibok, where the Islamic militants abducted more than 300 schoolgirls and young women on April 15. Alhaji Tar, a member of the vigilante groups set up to resist Boko Haram’s attacks, said... Read More

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June 9, 2014

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Gunmen ‘abduct 2 ladies from their home in Abuja’ (PICTURED, TWEETS)

by Zara Mustapha Reports have it that armed men stormed the home of a director in the Federal Ministry of Works, Samson Opaluwa, in Abuja and abducted his daughters, Ejura Opaluwa and Unekwu Opaluwa. The girls’ abduction was posted on the Twitter handle, @atayibabs who tweeted that the girls were abducted at their home in Karmo, Abuja... Read More

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May 28, 2014

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Sad news: Gunmen kill family of four in Plateau

by Zara Mustapha In an early morning raid by gunmen in Plateau State on Wednesday, four members of the same family have been killed violently. According to reports, the attack occurred in Wat village near Kuru in Jos South Local Government area and is coming about a week after a twin blast killed 118 people at... Read More

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May 16, 2014

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Terrible: Drama as gunmen invade Oba’s palace in Ekiti

by S’ola Filani Armed men reportedly stormed the palace of the Edemo in Odo-Ado area of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital yesterday. They were reported to have shot sporadically into the air attacking people on sight. Sunday, one of his sons, told journalists that he was with his father, Oba Aduloju, when the attack occurred,... Read More

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April 20, 2014

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Sad: Gunmen attack Bauchi school, kill 5 year-old girl

by Zara Mustapha The police in Bauchi reports that some unknown gunmen invaded the staff quarters of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Yana, setting ablaze some houses which caused the death of a 5-year-old girl. The gunmen were said to have burnt a telecommunication mast in town. The incident was confirmed by police spokesman in the... Read More

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April 12, 2014

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Gunmen kill 2, abduct pregnant woman in Taraba, NDLEA detects 11.5kg of cannabis in cosmetics & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Gunmen kill 2, abduct pregnant woman, burn houses in Taraba Gunmen on Friday attacked Kashimbilla community in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba, killing two persons and kidnapping two women, including a pregnant lady. A member of the Taraba House of Assembly, Mr Mark Useni, who represents Takum II Constituency, confirmed the attack to newsmen in Jalingo. Useni said two women, including a pregnant lady, were... Read More

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January 27, 2014

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Terrible: Gunmen kidnap LG chairman’s wife, baby, demand N50 million

by Oge Okonkwo The wife and two-year-old child of the Chairman of Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Salihu Adaviruku were abducted by unknown gunmen on Monday. According to reports, the kidnappers laid in wait at Adaviruku’s residence at Kuroko, Adavi LG. Mr. Adaviruku, oblivious to the presence of the kidnappers, drove into his compound only to be accosted at the... Read More

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December 2, 2013

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Terrible: Armed men attack MFM church in Enugu, burn altar

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Enugu branch of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles ministries (MFM) was attacked by unidentified gunmen during the weekend. Two security men on duty at the regional headquarters of the church were said to have barely escaped with their lives. The hoodlums reportedly asked the guards to turn off their phones... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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Don’t get it twisted: There was no attempt on Stella Oduah’s life – FCT police

by Oke Efagene Following claims yesterday that the vehicle of the Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah was shot at by gunmen, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has said that the incident is yet to be established as an assassination attempt. The spokesperson of the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Altine Daniel said yesterday... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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Kidnappers of Bayelsa commissioner’s father demand N98 million

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The kidnappers of Pa Uroh Nelson Tempurah have demanded for N98 million ransom before he can be set free. Tempurah is the father of Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Nelson Belief. The victim was abducted from his home at Akassa on the Atlantic fringe of Brass last Wednesday by heavily armed gunmen... Read More

November 22, 2013

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Gunmen kidnap Bayelsa PDP Treasurer’s wife and son

Gunmen Friday stormed the Opume Community in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State, abducting the wife and son of the state treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Gbalipre Turner. Gbalipre Turner, is the younger brother of a close associate of President Goodluck Jonathan and paramount ruler of Opume Kingdom, HRH King Amalate... Read More

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November 12, 2013

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Terrible: 4 people die in Kogi after attack on police station

by ‘Jola Sotubo Unidentified gunmen yesterday invaded the area police station at Osara in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack, the motive for which is yet to be identified, left three police officers and one passerby dead. The assailants reportedly used explosives as well as guns during the operation which started... Read More

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October 23, 2013

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Terrible: Monarch kidnapped in Akwa Ibom as 30 gunmen invade palace

by Adeola Balogun Panic hit the Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in the early hours of yesterday as unidentified gunmen laid siege to the palace and abducted the paramount ruler of the town. The attackers, reportedly numbering about 30, invaded the palace grounds at about 2a.m and forcefully took Chief Ubong... Read More

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October 21, 2013

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Panic in Delta community as gunmen go on rampage, vandalise properties over leader’s arrest

by ‘Jola Sotubo Unidentified gunmen went on a rampage in Uwheru community in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State which led the villagers to flee to avoid being caught in the wake of destruction. The hoodlums allegedly vandalized almost a dozen houses and one car purportedly owned by a former aide to... Read More

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October 19, 2013

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“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing”: Woman’s wedding turns to horror after gunmen burst into reception and murder groom – over £60 debt (PHOTOS)

Tragic: Dameion Cousins and his wife Jacqueline from Hornsey, North London pictured on their wedding day – hours later Mr Cousins was shot dead A new bride was forced to watch her new husband being shot dead by masked gunmen at their Jamaican wedding reception. Jacqueline Cousins, 49, married Dameion Cousins, 31, in an idyllic... Read More

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October 17, 2013

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#StoriesWeHear: Gunmen kill 80-year-old German nun in Delta

An 80-year-old German missionary, Rev. Sr. Marcelina Alfra, popularly referred to as Regina Mundi, was attacked and killed by unknown gunmen in Ogwashi-Uku, in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. The German-born nun, who had lived for over 50 years in Ogwashi-Uku and carried out philanthropic and humanitarian works, was reportedly attacked in... Read More

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Unknown gunmen attack Primary and Secondary school in Niger state

Fulani herdsmen waylay, murder 32 people in Nasarawa

Gunmen abduct Nuhu Ribadu’s younger brother

German expartriate killed, another abducted by gunmen in Ogun

Fayose’s aide shot dead by gunmen in Ado Ekiti (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Horror in Enugu: Couple killed on eve of wedding-day

They have resumed! Gunmen kidnap 4 health workers in Rivers state

UNILAG security chief killed at a drinking joint in Lagos

Mistaken Identity: Gunmen shoot University lecturer in Anambra

Another attack: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Bauchi [DETAILS]

7 days after writing letter to Ogun community, armed robbers strike [DETAILS]

Terrible: Gunmen kill 13 Fulani herdsmen in Taraba

Gunmen kidnap 20 women in Borno, Rivers High Court bombed & other important news you should know today

Gunmen ‘abduct 2 ladies from their home in Abuja’ (PICTURED, TWEETS)

Sad news: Gunmen kill family of four in Plateau

Terrible: Drama as gunmen invade Oba’s palace in Ekiti

Sad: Gunmen attack Bauchi school, kill 5 year-old girl

Gunmen kill 2, abduct pregnant woman in Taraba, NDLEA detects 11.5kg of cannabis in cosmetics & other important news you should know today

Terrible: Gunmen kidnap LG chairman’s wife, baby, demand N50 million

Terrible: Jonathan’s official photographer shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja

Mubi attack: Army kills 12 escaping gunmen in shoot-out

Terrible: Armed men attack MFM church in Enugu, burn altar

Don’t get it twisted: There was no attempt on Stella Oduah’s life – FCT police

Kidnappers of Bayelsa commissioner’s father demand N98 million

Gunmen kidnap Bayelsa PDP Treasurer’s wife and son

Terrible: 4 people die in Kogi after attack on police station

Terrible: Monarch kidnapped in Akwa Ibom as 30 gunmen invade palace

Panic in Delta community as gunmen go on rampage, vandalise properties over leader’s arrest

“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing”: Woman’s wedding turns to horror after gunmen burst into reception and murder groom – over £60 debt (PHOTOS)

#StoriesWeHear: Gunmen kill 80-year-old German nun in Delta

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