…Okpan, both of Orugbam Community, Erei, were allegedly attacked and shot by unidentified gunmen while working on their farmlands near Egbor Community. "The victims were rushed to the village for immediate assistance. Regrettably, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh later succumbed to his injuries, while the second victim is currently rec…

…Nanmwa JOS - Three vigilantes were reportedly killed on Saturday night when suspected gunmen attacked Sabon-Layi community in Gwol District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m., has heightened concerns over the persistent insecurity in the area. According to…

…victims, released in the early hours of Saturday, were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, when gunmen invaded the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, a border community between Ekiti and Kwara states, during an evening service. The attackers shot the pastor before abducting 16 worshippers, including women and children, and…

…was ambushed and shot dead at a checkpoint, and his AK-47 rifle was stolen by unknown gunmen in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased police officer, simply identified as Insp. Danladi Ahmed, was killed by his assailants from a nearby forest along the Ohoror axis of the East-West Road in Ughe…

…occurred at Nyango, Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area on Monday, when gunmen stormed a mining site and opened fire on miners, killing three persons and injuring two others. Residents said the attackers struck at about 11:50 a.m., sending miners scrambling for safety. A community member, Mr. Chuwang Rogo,…

…by operatives of the NDLEA, the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies. 8. Gunmen have abducted a pastor, Rev. Dr Samuel Gbinde, and two members of his congregation from his residence in Benue State. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Executive Committee of the Nongo u Krist…

Gunmen have abducted a pastor, Rev. Dr Samuel Gbinde, and two members of his congregation from his residence in Benue State. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Executive Committee of the Nongo u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar Church. According to the church, the victims were abducted in the ea…

Describing the tragedy as a "senseless assault on innocent citizens," the governor added: "This attack is an ugly, cowardly and unacceptable act of violence, particularly coming at a crucial time when our hardworking farmers, who have returned to their ancestral lands, are cultivating their farms. "These enemies of pro…

Drawing on a six-year study covering attacks between 2020 and 2025, Mr Vierhout, who spoke in Jos during a peace summit on Monday, said the dominant focus on jihadist groups such as Boko Haram obscures a far deadlier reality on the ground.

…Benue State, Ardo Muhammad and another man identified as Yakubu Isah have been killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.The attack, which occurred on Friday, has reportedly heightened tension in parts of Otukpo and neighbouring Ohinmini Local Government Area. It was gathered that the MACBAN chairma…

…in Edjekota-Ogor Community of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as gunmen on Monday attacked and injured an unidentified young man who was returning home after purchasing food for his infant child in the community. The gunmen inflicted bodily injuries on the victim, who is currently hospitalized in an…

…anxiety over their whereabouts. The abduction had sparked outrage in the community after gunmen reportedly kidnapped members of a family during a midnight attack and subsequently demanded huge sums as ransom. Reports indicated that the kidnappers initially demanded N300 million before reducing the ransom to N150 millio…

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Sunday, stormed the residence of former staff member of Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as "Aunty Kitan," and murdered her in cold blood. DAILY POST learnt that the assailants invaded her home in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, in…

Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Sunday morning, invaded the residence of a former staff member of the Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms Kitan Oyesiku, and murdered her in cold blood, alongside her security man. The ugly incident, the Nigerian Tribune learnt, happened at Agodo community, in the Kopabe area of Abeok…

…Ajanaku recalled that the unfortunate incident occurred on June 5, 2026, when unknown gunmen invaded Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun at midnight, destroying two buildings in an attempt to abduct the landlords. While the intended targets escaped, Master Victor Oluwatobi was taken away after being left behind during the chaos.…

…have a problem," Igboho said. The abduction had sparked outrage in the community after gunmen reportedly kidnapped members of a family during a midnight attack and demanded huge sums as ransom. According to reports, the kidnappers initially demanded N300 million before reducing the amount to N150 million during negotia…

…her husband but abducted her instead after failing to seize him.She alleged that the gunmen forced her into her husband's vehicle and whisked her away to the forest.According to her, the abductors initially demanded N100 million ransom before reducing it to N70 million and later N40 million following negotiations.She s…

…of the captives after days of tension. The abduction had earlier triggered outrage after gunmen reportedly kidnapped members of a family during a midnight attack and demanded ransom. Initial reports indicated the abductors demanded N300 million before later reducing the figure to N150 million during negotiations. Tensi…

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits on Friday, invaded the Dyan community in Rim Village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Mrs Happiness Pam, and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM,…

…Abductors trapped, security forces closing in By Adeola Badru 36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security officials described as its most decisive stage.…

Kidnapped pregnant woman, her children and a sibling in Igboho community, Oyo State, have been released hours after Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum. DAILY POST reports that Igboho had on Saturday issued a stern warning to Fulani community leaders in t…

…children and a sibling were allegedly seized during a midnight raid by suspected Fulani gunmen. According to reports, the abductors initially demanded N300 million for their release before reducing the ransom to N150 million. However, despite negotiations, the pregnant woman was allegedly killed alongside an individual…

…of a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani gunmen. Igboho accused the kidnappers of terrorising residents of the community and insisted that the victims’ family would not pay the ransom reportedly demanded by the abductors. According to him, the pregnant woman and her sibling…

…leaders to release the corpse of a pregnant woman who was kidnapped. Suspected Fulani gunmen had kidnapped a pregnant woman and her sibling in the middle of the night in the Igboho area of Oyo State. The gunmen were said to have demanded a ransom of N300 million but later reduced it to N150 million. However, Igboho dec…

…raises alarm over fresh kidnapping along Kassa-Barkin Ladi road By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Gunmen have killed a pregnant woman and a young man during a fresh attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. on…