…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…

Suspected herders k!ll 60-year-old farmer in Plateau community Gunmen suspected to be herders have k!lled a 60-year-old man, Bulus Turu, in Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The National Publicity Secretary of Irigwe Youth Movement, Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, confirmed the incident in a statement…

Bandits k!ll prominent businessman and three others, kidnap his two children in Kaduna Gunmen suspected to be bandits have k!lled a prominent businessman, Elder J.J Agbo and abducted his two children in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Agbo was shot d3ad at his residence in Ung/Zenge community, Gwantu on We…

…29, firing sporadically and demanding to know his whereabouts. According to reports, the gunmen entered the courtroom while shooting indiscriminately and repeatedly asked where Judge Mohammed Muktar was. However, the judge reportedly spotted the approaching attackers from a distance and acted swiftly, escaping through…

…said he survived only by the grace of God.He said his parents refused to flee when the gunmen invaded the community and his father was later k!lled."When I heard that the attackers were coming, I rushed out of the house. There was confusion everywhere and everyone started running for safety," he said."I tried all I cou…

…Benue, Kaduna Attacks That Killed Over 40 Peopleand Kaduna AttacksIn Benue state, gunmen struck Efeyi Community in Ugboju, Otukpo local government area, on the morning of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, killing 13 people and wounding several others. Security agencies were deployed to the area to restore order following the att…

…with Islamic rites," the resident said. After attacking the rector's residence, the gunmen reportedly moved to Hayin Baguso, an area of Kaura Namoda bordering a stream near the Low-Cost Housing Estate, where they abducted the wife and daughter of a resident identified simply as Ibrahim. The attackers also attempted to…

Gunmen k!ll Army colonel for resisting abduction attempt, shoot wife and two others in Nasarawa A serving Nigerian military intelligence officer Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has been shot d3ad after reportedly resisting armed men who attempted to abduct him at his residence in the Badna, New Karu Local Government Area of…

Gunmen kidnap three Nasarawa varsity students Gunmen have kidnapped three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) from their off-campus lodge in Lafia, Nasarawa State. A student who asked not to be named for security reasons said the 100-level students were kidnapped at Sure Leaders Lodge in the Bukan Kwa…

…in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, was among pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen on May 15, 2026. The victims spent more than 50 days in captivity before regaining their freedom after a rescue operation announced by the Federal Government. Why I blocked terrorists when my wife was abducted – Oyo principal…

…for the Berom Youth Moulders- Association, Rwang Tengwong, tells BIODUN BUSARI how gunmen invaded Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Plateau State and killed nine members of a family Are you a member of the Kum or Wereng-Camp community? I’m a native of Kum. I’m the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulde…

…tracked the movements of slain Lagos NURTW Organising Secretary Toba Ajiboye before gunmen ambushed him.Sources disclosed that Oke sent photos of Ajiboye's vehicle and a voice note to the suspected hitmen moments before the attack on Ikorodu Road.Detectives later arrested Oke and his wife, while two other identified su…