Category: #Terrorism
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BANDITS TARGET HUNTERS IN KWARA SOUTH, KILL TWO
Fresh خونshed in Kwara South as gunmen shift focus to local defenders, raising fears of deeper insecurity. Tension is rising in Kwara State after suspected bandits killed two local hunters in Ifelodun LGA, in what residents describe as a dangerous new tactic—targeting community security operatives. The attack happened along the Oro-Ago–Oke-Oyan route, where the hunters…
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SUNDAY SERVICE TURNS NIGHTMARE: GUNMEN ABDUCT WORSHIPPERS IN KWARA
Worship turned to chaos in minutes as armed bandits opened fire inside a church, leaving families shattered and a community in fear. Fear gripped Omogo community in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State after gunmen stormed a church service, abducting eight worshippers and injuring several others—including a 90-year-old visually impaired woman. Eyewitness Afariogun Sunday Steven said…
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ARMY STORMS TURJI’S CAMP, TAKES OUT SCORES OF BANDITS
A fierce gun battle deep in the forest ends in heavy losses for bandits as troops push deeper into notorious strongholds. Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a major blow to banditry, neutralising dozens of fighters in a raid on hideouts linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji. The operation, carried out by the 8…
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TERROR IN CHURCH: GUNMEN ABDUCT WORSHIPPERS IN KWARA, 3 ESCAPE
Sunday service turns chaotic as armed attackers strike, leaving five still in captivity. Gunmen on Sunday stormed the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Omugo, Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during a service. According to the state government, the attackers fired sporadically to scare the congregation before whisking away victims. Thankfully, three of those…
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BORNO ATTACKS: SHETTIMA VOWS DECISIVE CRACKDOWN ON PERPETRATORS
After deadly explosions rocked Maiduguri, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has sent a strong message—those responsible will be hunted down and dealt with. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has vowed that those behind the recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri will be decisively confronted, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to tackle terrorism. Shettima made this known during a visit…
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GUNMEN ABDUCT FARMERS AT COCOA INSTITUTE, ONE RESCUED IN IBADAN
Tension gripped Ibadan after suspected gunmen stormed the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria and abducted four visiting cocoa farmers during an official tour. The attackers reportedly emerged from nearby bushes at the institute’s Idi-Ayunre facility, catching victims off guard before taking them to an unknown location. Confirming the incident, police spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade said one…
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MAIDUGURI BLASTS: NYCN BACKS SERVICE CHIEFS’ RELOCATION, CALLS FOR TOUGHER SECURITY
In the wake of deadly explosions in Maiduguri, the National Youth Council of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to move service chiefs to the frontline—calling it a strong step, but not enough on its own. Reacting to the attacks that claimed over 20 lives, NYCN, through its Interim Chairman Buhari…
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BLOODSHED IN KATSINA: 18 KILLED IN VIGILANTE–BANDIT CLASH
What started as a gunfight spiraled into a deadly reprisal attack, leaving communities in mourning. The Katsina State Government has confirmed that 18 people were killed following a violent clash between vigilantes and suspected bandits in Jibia LGA. According to the Commissioner for Internal Security, Nasir Muazu, the incident unfolded in Falale and Kadobe villages…
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IGP STORMS MAIDUGURI AFTER BLASTS, PROMISES TO CRUSH ATTACK NETWORKS
Top cop visits victims, inspects bombing sites, and orders tighter security across the city. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited Maiduguri following recent IED explosions, assuring residents that stronger security measures are already in motion. During the visit, Disu met victims receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and also inspected…
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PANIC IN KWARA AS BANDITS ATTACK RURAL COMMUNITIES
Fear has swept through several rural communities in Kwara State after suspected bandits launched late-night attacks, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes to avoid possible abduction. The gunmen reportedly stormed Budesu and Ahun in Ifelodun LGA and Bishewa in Edu LGA, firing shots into the air and sending villagers scrambling for safety. One resident,…
