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Bandits Destroy Houses, Kidnap Pastor’s Nine-Year-Old Son in Ondo

Armed bandits have attacked the Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two houses and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy identified as Oluwatobi, the son of a local pastor, Isaac. The midnight raid took place in the Igbosi area of Idogun, where scores of gunmen stormed the community, set fire to buildings and whisked the child away to an unknown destination. Two houses were destroyed during the invasion, while the gunmen abducted the child and damaged two other buildings before fleeing. Some residents who escaped the attack reported hearing gunshots and explosions as the attackers moved through the community. The attack has thrown the community into panic, with residents fleeing into nearby forests and bushes to escape the violence. Local leaders have appealed to the Ondo State security agencies and the Nigeria Police Force to intervene urgently […]

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Eight killed as terrorists bomb Niger bridge

Eight people have been confirmed dead after terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack took place in the early hours of Monday.​ The terrorists also blew up a major bridge linking the Luma, Babana and Agwara communities. The bridge is a vital route for residents, especially traders who travel to the Babana border market, which holds every Monday.​ A local source said the bombing of the bridge happened at about 5am. The source explained that the destruction has cut off villagers from other communities and stopped them from reaching the Monday market to trade.​ The attackers were also said to have detonated bombs between Rafingiwa and Babana, and another between Woro and Kaiama. These multiple blasts forced residents to flee their homes in fear of further attacks.​ Chairman […]

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10 injured as suspected political thugs attack Ebonyi villagers

At least 10 residents of Ndiche Umuomara village in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, have been injured in an attack by suspected political thugs. The victims are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the state.​ One of the victims, Nze Ukwa Nwankwo, who is being treated at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, said he was preparing to attend a meeting called by the traditional ruler when the violence broke out. He said the attackers beat him up, injured one of his eyes and stole his cash and personal belongings.​ In a petition to the Ebonyi State Police Command, the victims alleged that the hoodlums were armed with small guns, axes, locally made guns and other dangerous weapons. They also claimed the thugs conspired with some soldiers led by an army officer in Ikwo to […]

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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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