A student from Nasarawa State’s Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Taye Ajoke, was recently abducted. She has now been safely returned after a ransom was paid. The kidnappers demanded N300,000 for her release. The abduction occurred when armed men attacked her home, Ombi 1. This location is two kilometres from the Polytechnic. The incident resulted in …
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Sani Shinkafi, the former Chairman of the Committee on Prosecution of Bandits Related Offenses, has implored Zamfara State Governor, Duada Lawal, to prioritise the safety and well-being of the people over political interests amidst the ongoing banditry crisis in the state. This plea comes in response to Governor Lawal’s accusations against some Federal Government agencies, …
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In a recent act of violence, terrorists targeted the Takanai community in Atyap Chiefdom, Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the death of six individuals. This incident follows closely on the heels of another attack in Kaura five days prior, where a woman lost her life and two children were abducted. …
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Bandits have once again targeted the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State. This time, they abducted nine construction workers. This incident follows closely on the heels of another abduction. A significant number of students from the same university were kidnapped earlier. Ibrahim Mohammed, a worker, shared his experience. He said the bandits arrived early in …
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In a distressing incident, more than 24 students from the Federal University of Gusau were abducted early Friday morning. This occurred when bandits stormed the Sabon-Gida community in the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A student, who wished to remain anonymous, informed Channels Television that a majority of the abducted individuals were female …
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Rev Fr Marcellinus Okide, the parish priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Amofia-Agu Affa, Udi Local Government Area, has been freed. He was abducted on Sunday while travelling on the Eke-Affa-Egede Road. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m., with several individuals in his vehicle. The PUNCH had previously reported on the kidnapping. The Diocesan …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has publicly condemned the recent attack in Umualumaku, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, which killed eight police and military personnel. The pro-Biafran group emphasised that their agitation for Biafra’s freedom has been peaceful since its inception in 2012. They believe the Federal Government has sponsored splinter …
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Governor Hope Uzodimma has assured Imo residents that justice will be served. He vows to find the killers of seven Joint Task Force (JTF) members in Ehime Mbano. The governor visited the crime scene at Umuezeala Owerre in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area. State security chiefs accompanied him. Uzodimma expressed his sorrow over the tragic …
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Eight security agents, including soldiers, policemen, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps members, were killed in an Imo State attack. The incident occurred in the Umualumaku community within the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, causing widespread panic. The joint security task force was ambushed while in two security trucks. All members were set ablaze …
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The Kebbi State Government has distributed relief materials to victims of bandit attacks in seven villages across Kebbi and Sokoto states. Suspected bandits targeted two villages in Kebbi and five in Sokoto. Those displaced have sought refuge in Jarkuka village in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu …
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