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One of the victims abducted from the Kuduru community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been killed by bandits. The bandits who abducted the seven persons, on December 28, 2023, including a pregnant woman, also threatened to kill the remaining captives if the N290 million ransom is not raised. A…
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Not less than nine persons have been reportedly killed by gunmen in Kwasam community, Kauru LGA and Gwada community, Igabi LGA in Kaduna State. The bandits also kidnapped 35 others including a retired Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), his brother and the brother’s wife, just as nine people were wounded during the…
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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has made a bold declaration regarding his safety, stating unequivocally that he is beyond the reach of kidnappers and assassins, attributing his protection to divine rather than traditional powers. This statement comes against the backdrop of increasing concerns over the security of traditional rulers in Nigeria, particularly amidst…
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A Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor and three other persons have been reportedly killed and 39 others abducted after bandits stormed Kuduru town, Bwari area council, Abuja, Garam community, and Azu community in neighbouring Niger State. Reports quoted witnesses to have revealed that the bandits attacked Garam town in Niger state, about five…
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The Defence Headquarters, has warned terrorists and bandits that their days are numbered as the military thwarted the criminals in several operations within the last one week. “The military will continue to deny the terrorists, insurgents and violent extremists the ability to achieve their selfish objectives. “The war is on and their days are numbered,…
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The troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, on Thursday, November 2, successfully rescued two kidnapped Corps members by bandits in the Yargoje community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. This was made known in a statement signed by Director of Army Public Relations Onyema Nwachukwu via the Army’s X…
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Gun trotting bandits have abducted the district ruler of Ruwan Rana in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Magaji Makau and five subjects of his domain. Newsmen gathered that the bandits who came on motorcycles entered the community on Saturday night shooting sporadically and forcing residents to scamper for safety. Police authorities in…
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The Catholic priest who was last Sunday burnt to death by bandits in Niger state, had in years past survived the Madala church bomb blast, a kidnapping episode and robbery attack. The parish priest of St. Peter’s and Paul Catholic Church, Kafin-Koro, in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi, who…
In another of the incessant onslaughts, gunmen on Thursday evening reportedly engaged the military in a gun duel at a checkpoint in Zuma Rock Madalla, along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. Reports reaching Rextun City Updates have indicated that the attack began at about 8pm and no casualties have been reported at the time of filing this…
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Heavily armed bandits have abducted the wife and daughter of Plateau Commissioner for Environment Usman Bamaiyi. He is also one of the aspirants for a seat in the House of Representatives on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Newsmen gathered the bandits broke into the Gindiri residence of the Commissioner and took…
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