…in a post on his X handle. He was reacting to the latest attack in Plateau State, where gunmen killed at least 24 people in a community in Mangu Local Government Area. “This is exactly why the @StateDept cannot lift Nigeria’s CPC designation,” Moore said. “Christians are being slaughtered across the Middle Belt with im…

…of that sacred obligation," he said. PUNCH Online had reported that on Thursday night, gunmen abducted 14 passengers travelling in an 18-seater bus along the Ankpechi-Omutele axis of Ohimini LGA. The police later confirmed that five victims, including a four-year-old boy, had been rescued, while nine remained in captiv…

…Oke, was reportedly killed in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area, on Wednesday. Also, gunmen reportedly shot dead one Osaretine Obasohan at Oni Eran Area, Ilesa on Friday. Residents said Obasohan was walking on the road when the assailants, said to be travelling in a vehicle, shot him at close range. During a teleph…

…was abducted from outside his residence on October 21, 2025, by three unidentified gunmen who subsequently fled toward the western Tillaberi region, an area marked by active insurgent groups. Following the abduction, the United States Embassy heightened security protocols and issued elevated travel warnings regarding k…

Gunmen k!ll woman and truck driver along road in Benue A Dangote truck driver and a woman have been k!lled by suspected criminal militia operating along the Kyado""Jootar road in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were reportedly found d3ad inside a Dangote truck during a night fighting patrol by tr…

Gunmen k!ll pastor in Rivers community Gunmen have k!lled a pastor identified as Prince Miefah Wilson in Rivers State. It was gathered that Wilson was m8rdered by unknown assailants around the Ogoni axis of Nonwa Town, in Tai Local Government Area of the state. The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Ngo Clan, condemned the m8rde…

…Forgive, who received him following his discharge from custody," the source said. Gunmen suspected to be Ansaru terrorists had, on May 15, invaded Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery/Primary School and L.A. Primary School in Oriire, abducting 39 pupils and seven teachers. Two of the victims were killed before th…

Abducted Ondo farmer d!es in captivity One of the farmers abducted by gunmen in Okeigbo, Ondo State, has d!ed in captivity.According to the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, five other kidnap victims have been rescued in separate operations across the state.Gunmen abducted two farmer…

…occupants were ferried into the bush after the buses ran into barricades mounted by the gunmen. "We found two cellphones in the grass around one of the buses; which was later handed over to the security operatives. The armed men left with all the occupants of the three buses . "First, a hummer bus was intercepted aroun…

…covering metro, government policy, and international issues Benin City, Edo State - Gunmen have shot and killed Reuben Owie, an 85-year-old community secretary and leader of the Iyowa community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred at the community leade…

…government closed the school following a deadly attack and abduction of students by gunmen. The closure has further heightened concerns over the safety of boarding schools in communities vulnerable to attacks. Katsina In Katsina State, insecurity has led to prolonged closures of schools in several frontline LGAs. They…

…Government Area, on June 23, while an APC member, Taofeeq Mustapha, was shot dead by gunmen on June 27 for allegedly wearing a cap bearing the inscription “AMBO.” A 19-year-old, Timilehin Oni, was also shot dead on July 6 in the Ijebu-Jesa area of the state, while Ibrahim was killed on July 26 in the Atelewo area of Os…

…Avengbe Okunsebor. The university don was rescued by DSS operatives two days after some gunmen kidnapped him in the wee hours of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Mile Uku, a border community between Lafia and Nasarawa-Eggon LGAs. Two suspects, including a lady, were arrested by the DSS at the time. A security source disclo…

…situation in the area. The first-class traditional ruler was ambushed and killed by gunmen while returning from his farm in Sha District, an incident that shocked the state and renewed calls for stronger protection for traditional institutions. Several district heads, village heads and community leaders have also lost…

…the communities recently attacked by suspected armed herders. The visit came weeks after gunmen attacked the community on July 12, 2026, killing at least 10 residents and leaving several others injured. Sharing a video from the visit on his Instagram page, 2Baba said the pain of Benue residents was a collective concern…

…near him and his companions, both wearing helmets. Influencer César Gastélum dies after gunmen attack during livestream. >Footage from the stream, reviewed by Reuters, shows the motorcycle's driver appearing to discharge a weapon directly at him.A security official in Sinaloa confirmed the influencer's death and said a…

…Area of Plateau State following the recent d3adly ambush on security personnel. Gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol on Tuesday, August 4, k!lling a police inspector and an Air Force corporal before making away with their weapons. The operation was conducted at about 1:30 p.m. on August 4, 2026 as part of follow-up…

The Defence Headquarters has expanded its surrender policy for non-state actors nationwide. Previously limited largely to terrorists and bandits operating in the North-East, North-West and North-Central, the policy now extends to armed groups in the South-East, South-South and South-West. The Director of Defence Media …

…from Gusau, has experienced repeated attacks by armed bandits in recent years. In April, gunmen riding on more than 50 motorcycles attacked Yarkatsinan Laka village, killing two police officers, two health workers and a patient after raiding a security outpost and a clinic.Several rural communities in the area, includi…

Gunmen k!ll former Plateau councillor Gunmen have k!lled a former Councillor of Rim Ward in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Hon. Daniel Danjuma Chong, was m8rdered by the gunmen who invaded Torok of Rim community on Sunday night, August 2, 2026. National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Moulders-Associa…

…and expect me to pray for you. I will pray against you and your household," he said. "Gunmen, they k!ll people every day. And government is pretending not to know what to do. I've kept quiet. When you see God keep quiet at wickedness, it's because the bubble is about to burst," he fumed. "I have not heard any statement…

Southern Kaduna massacre: 27 victims buried amidst tears An atmosphere of profound grief descended on Naridon village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State as 27 victims of a recent d3adly attack were laid to rest during a mass burial attended by grieving families, friends, and members of the community. The vi…

…State security outfit, Agunechemba Security Squad, says it has dismantled suspected gunmen's camps in Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government Areas, recovering a cache of arms, including two General Purpose Machine Guns and locally made rocket launchers. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Publicity Secretary o…

…others. The latest attack occurred in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area, where gunmen last Tuesday killed two people and injured two others. PUNCH Online reports that the Berom are one of the indigenous ethnic groups of Plateau State, with their ancestral homeland centred around the Jos Plateau, particularly in…

…in Otukpo as a missing person case, contrary to reports that he was abducted by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondona, said the police had not received any official report confirming an abduction. He said, “The report in our possession was that the seminarian went out to take his bath and the believe is…