…Local Government Area of Oyo State. That changed on the fateful morning of May 15, when gunmen stormed Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, abducting 39 pupils and seven teachers. As the attackers descended on the schools, pupils writing their tests screamed: “Bandits, ban…

…Plateau State has witnessed several deadly attacks, including April 2026 (Palm Sunday): Gunmen attacked communities in Barkin Ladi, leaving scores of residents dead and several homes destroyed. June 2026: Fresh attacks were recorded in communities across Barkin Ladi and neighbouring Riyom Local Government Area, resulti…

…of renewed bandit aggression in the area. He disclosed that on Wednesday, Juky 15, 2026, gunmen had abducted three farmers at Fadaman Sabon Birni, two days before the deadly raids on the three villages.Attempts to reach the two legislators representing Sabon Birni in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza…

…Uku, a boundary community between Lafia and Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Areas, after gunmen invaded the area and whisked him away to an unknown destination. Security sources disclosed that following intelligence-driven operations and sustained surveillance, DSS operatives successfully located and rescued the profes…

…House. The victims were rescued during a coordinated security operation launched after gunmen attacked the unauthorised examination centre and abducted them. The Kogi State Government had announced on Thursday that the rescue was carried out by a joint team comprising the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services…

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with gunmen raiding a school in Kogi State and abducting the principal, an official of the National Examination Council (NECO) and students. Another headline features the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying th…

…were at home and there was nobody to save me. I was in school writing a test when the gunmen invaded the school. When we saw the guns with the gunmen, we were scared, and they ordered us to march out and follow them,” he said. According to Hassan, the victims trekked throughout the day before arriving at the kidnappers…

A combined team of police and other security agencies has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, four students and one NECO ad hoc staff member during the ongoing National Examinations Council examination in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. PUNCH M…

Gunmen k!ll community security guard in Plateau Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen following the k!lling of a community sentry in Gwom Village, Rim District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026 when troops…

…Ijaya's death. >Comrade Ajiboye was reportedly shot on Sunday by unidentified gunmen in Lagos. He later succumbed to his injuries at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island.MC Oluomo said Ajiboye’s death was a tragic loss to the union and the wider transport community, noting that the late officer was a dedicated member wh…

…A community leader, Sunday Alkali, said residents were relaxing under trees when the gunmen suddenly appeared. "The gunmen seemed surprised to see many people outside at that time of the day and initially retreated. They later returned, shooting indiscriminately, forcing everyone to flee for safety," he said. Accordin…

Mother, daughter and two others k!lled as gunmen attack Southern Kaduna community A woman and her daughter have lost their lives following an attack by suspected gunmen at Katul Crossing Community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community at around 8:pm on M…

Police rescue three kidnapped AAU students, k!ll one suspect during gun battle Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued three kidnapped students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The rescued students, identified as Praise Obagbalu, 18; Favour Okoroje, 21; and Balogun Precious, 19, were abducted on Sund…

…and valuables. The ‘Iron Condemned’ boys resisted handing over their phones, and the gunmen opened fire on them,” the resident said. Daniel assured residents that all those responsible for the attack would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Abducted Oyo headmaster regains freedom after security pressure on kidnappers The abducted headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Matthew Owoade, has regained his freedom. LIB reported that Owoade, also a farmer, was abducted along the Igbojaye""Budo Aare bush on …

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed a 300-level student of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma and abducted five others in Edo State. DAILY POST gathered that the incident happened separately on Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Idoa and Ekpoma communities, respectively. In the acc…

…Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The victims were abducted by gunmen on May 15, 2026, and spent nearly two months in captivity before regaining their freedom in a rescue operation by security agencies. Describing life in captivity, the principal said the victims spent most of the 56 days in t…

…and relatives the dignity and closure they deserve. The attack occurred on May 15 when gunmen invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting scores of pupils and teachers. During the attack, Oyedokun a…

Gunmen abduct 60-year-old man in Oyo, demand N30m ransom Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the victim's…

…rescue of all the abducted pupils and teachers who were kidnapped when heavily armed gunmen invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A. Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esienle, in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15. The victims are expected to be formally handed over by the military…

…is fading amid reports that some captives may have died in the kidnappers' camp. The gunmen invaded First ECWA Church and St Augustine Catholic Church during Easter Sunday services, abducting scores of worshippers. The Village Head of Ariko, Joshua Doka, told Sunday PUNCH that the last proof of life came through an aud…

…same family, including a two-month-old baby, were killed in a fresh attack by suspected gunmen on Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State late Saturday night. The attack, according to residents, began at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and lasted for more than one hour, leaving the…

Bandits abduct corpse of late FRSC commander and mourners, demand N450m ransom in Kogi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, and the mourners accompanying his body to his hometown at Otukpo, Benue State.…

…armed men attacked a school in Oyo State. The victims were abducted after heavily armed gunmen stormed the school, causing panic among students, teachers and residents. The attackers reportedly whisked away several pupils and members of staff into nearby forests, sparking nationwide concern and prompting an intensive s…

…and his younger brother, one Iorngee John Nyityo 'm', 19yrs, were k!lled by unknown gunmen," the statement read. The suspect, one Abdullahi Usman, 23yrs, of Awe, Nasarawa State, has been arrested in connection with the crime and investigation is still going on to get the remaining suspects." by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/202…