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Police confirm abduction of four in Oyo, launch rescue mission

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of four persons by suspected bandits along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oyo State. Police Public Relations Officer Ayanlade Olayinka said the victims were travelling in a vehicle on the route when the attackers struck and forced them into the bush. He noted that the case was immediately reported to the command, prompting a swift security response. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered a coordinated search and rescue operation involving police tactical teams, other security agencies and local vigilante groups. The teams are carrying out sustained bush combing and patrols around identified flashpoints in the area. Olayinka assured residents that the command is doing everything possible to rescue the victims unharmed and to arrest those behind the attack. He urged people living around the Igbeti–Kishi axis […]

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Armed men kill ex councillor, four others in midnight attack on Benue community

Armed men have killed a former councillor and four other people in a midnight attack on a farming community in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday when the gunmen stormed the area, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes.​ Local sources identified the ex councillor as Iorhen Iorbue, a prominent community figure. Three men and one woman were also killed, while four other people were reportedly abducted during the assault.​ The attackers, suspected to be armed herders, also burnt several houses and looted food items and valuables. Community leaders say the latest killings are part of recurring attacks that have left many villagers displaced and afraid to return to their farms.​ A community leader, Terngu Akerigba, described the situation as “unbearable,” accusing the attackers of trying […]

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Inside Maga Schoolgirls Abduction: Bandits Kill Vice Principal, Residents Recount Attacks

The abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive School, Maga, Kebbi State, left families and residents in shock. Armed bandits invaded the school hostel at night, killed Vice Principal Hassan Makuku in front of his wife, and forced their daughter to show them the hostel entrance. The bandits shot the security guard who resisted and took his phone before storming the hostel. While some girls managed to escape, several families now grieve loved ones lost or abducted. Mother Amina Hassan Makuku, who witnessed her husband’s killing, shared the traumatic events and described how she refused to follow bandits after they murdered him. Khadija Hassan, her 15-year-old daughter, narrowly escaped being taken. Other mothers, including Aisha Sani, revealed that two of their daughters remain captive. Residents recounted previous attacks in the area, failures by security operatives to act on warnings, […]

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Terrorists Kidnap Students From Niger Catholic School

Terrorists have abducted students from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack happened around 2am today. Confirming the incident, Niger State Secretary Alhaji Abubakar Usman said the number of abducted students is not yet known, with security forces still assessing the situation. Police Commissioner Adamu Abdullahi Ellema stated that tactical police, military units, and other security agencies have been deployed and are combing the forests for the rescue operation. More details are awaited as authorities work to secure the students.

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 Panic as Bandits Abduct 6 Defence Ministry Directors, Kill 3 Youths in Nasarawa

There is panic in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service following the abduction of six directors from the Defence Ministry by gunmen along the Kabba-Lokoja highway while en route from Lagos to Abuja for official promotion exams. The victims—Mrs. Ngozi Ibeziakor, Mrs. C. Emeribe, Mrs. Helen Ezeakor, Mrs. C. Ladoye, Mrs. J. Onwuzurike, and Mrs. Catherine Essien—are all members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, working at Command Day Secondary School, Ojo. The ambush, which occurred November 10, has sparked renewed fears for the safety of civil servants on national assignments. The Defence Ministry has mobilized security forces and launched urgent rescue efforts. Separately, three Migil youths from Duduguru in Keana Local Government Area, Nasarawa, were killed by bandits while passing news of a relative’s death. The rising insecurity has led communities to urge international powers to intervene, with […]

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FCT Doctors Threaten Strike Over Colleague’s Kidnapping

Members of the Nigerian Medical Association in the Federal Capital Territory have threatened to shut down all medical services and stage a protest if their colleague, Dr. Chinonye Nwachukwu, is not released from kidnappers’ custody. Dr. Nwachukwu, who recently returned from studying in Ukraine to work at Garki Hospital in Abuja, has been held by kidnappers for 16 days. Despite reporting the abduction to agencies like the Department of State Security and the FCT Police, the doctors say no effective action has been taken to secure her release. The NMA’s FCT President, Dr. Emeka Ayogu, said that unless prompt rescue actions are initiated, doctors in Abuja will have no choice but to withdraw their services or protest peacefully. He described the association as deeply concerned, noting that the group has used every diplomatic channel so far without any result. According […]

3 Children Die Inside Parked Car, Another Drowns in Borno

The Borno State Police Command has begun an investigation into the deaths of three children found lifeless inside a parked vehicle in Maiduguri, the state capital. The victims—three-year-old Anwar, one-year-five-month-old Fatima (popularly called Mama), and five-year-old Ahmed Muhammad—were reported missing on Tuesday after being allegedly lured away by an unidentified woman. Their father, Babagana Zanna Jaridama, a social media commentator and supporter of Governor Babagana Zulum, raised alarm when his children disappeared and even offered to surrender himself in exchange for their release. In a shocking twist, Jaridama later discovered the children’s bodies inside his old Honda Civic, parked in his compound, on Thursday night. Police operatives evacuated the victims to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), where doctors confirmed them dead. The bodies have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy. Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations […]

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Aston Villa secure first Europa League win, Rangers suffer fresh setback

Aston Villa finally found relief from their poor start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Bologna to launch their Europa League campaign on Thursday, while Rangers boss Russell Martin came under growing pressure after a damaging home defeat to Genk. Despite going winless in their first five Premier League fixtures, Villa were tipped among the Europa League favourites, thanks to their strong European run last season and manager Unai Emery’s pedigree as a four-time winner of the competition. Villa captain John McGinn struck in the 13th minute, drilling a low shot into the corner to secure all three points against the Coppa Italia holders. However, doubts around the squad’s form persist. Ollie Watkins, still without a goal this season, missed a penalty after coming off the bench, his weak effort easily saved by goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski. Bologna came […]

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Bandits attack Zamfara mosque, kill five, abduct worshippers

At least five worshippers were killed and several others abducted on Friday morning when armed bandits attacked a mosque in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during early morning prayers. Residents said the gunmen stormed the mosque around dawn and opened fire indiscriminately, killing five people instantly and injuring many others. “They came while we were praying and just started shooting,” one witness recounted. The attackers reportedly abducted an unspecified number of worshippers before retreating into the surrounding forests. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said he had not yet received a briefing from the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area. The incident comes barely a week after gunmen invaded Gidan Turbe village, also in Tsafe LGA, abducting about 40 worshippers during dawn prayers. Meanwhile, in a separate […]

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NextGen InfraCo CEO Tony Mintah Found Safe.

Tony Mintah, the CEO of Next-Generation Infrastructure Company (NextGen InfraCo), has been located following his mysterious disappearance. The Ghana Police Service confirmed that Mintah was taken from the premises of the National Communications Authority (NCA) by unidentified individuals, leading to widespread concern.While the exact circumstances surrounding his abduction and recovery are still unclear, the police have assured the public that more details will be provided as the investigation continues. The incident has raised questions about security and the safety of executives in the country.Mintah’s safe return has relieved his family, friends, and colleagues, who had been anxious during the search. The authorities are committed to uncovering the facts behind this troubling case.

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