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Suspected Bandits Kill Three, Kidnap Three in Deadly Midnight Raid on Kaduna Community

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Suspected Bandits Kill Three, Kidnap Three in Deadly Midnight Raid on Kaduna Community

In a tragic escalation of insecurity in southern Kaduna, at least three residents were killed and three others abducted following a late‑night attack by suspected bandits on Bundu Kahugu community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The assault, which occurred on Monday night around 11 p.m. (December 29, 2025), has plunged the community into…

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JUST IN: 115 Remaining St. Mary’s Students Abducted in Niger State Regain Freedom

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JUST IN: 115 Remaining St. Mary’s Students Abducted in Niger State Regain Freedom

The remaining 115 students of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, who were abducted by armed bandits in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have reportedly regained their freedom, bringing relief to families and communities after weeks of fear and uncertainty. The students were part of a large-scale kidnapping that occurred…

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Urgent Call for Reinforcements as Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Responds to Deadly Attacks in Eruku

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Urgent Call for Reinforcements as Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Responds to Deadly Attacks in Eruku

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urgently called for increased security deployment to Ekiti Local Government Area, with a special focus on the troubled Eruku axis, following a fresh wave of violent attacks in the community. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor condemned what he described as an…

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Bandits Gun down Prominent Hotelier in Kwara Community Attack

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Bandits Gun down Prominent Hotelier in Kwara Community Attack

Armed bandits on Wednesday struck the quiet Oro Ago community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a prominent hotelier in a shocking daylight attack. The victim, identified as Chief Oladepo Aina, was the Baape of Iyatedo and the Chief Executive Officer of Kebe Hotel. Sources revealed that the assailants targeted him at…

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