…condolences to the families of the deceased and called for investigations into the killings and the recovery of the rustled cattle. It also called for improved security in vulnerable communities, including increased surveillance along routes where attacks had been reported and adequate protection for farmers ahead of t…

…and other family members of the group’s commanders as a strategy to prevent further killings. “Security men took the wife of the second defendant, including other family members of the commanders, who were active then. They were warned that if they killed any victims, their family members would also be killed,” BBB tol…

…for him," Windham said, reflecting on the gunman's seemingly normal behaviour before the killings. "Him every day, him smiling and being just - you would think of nothing like that would happen," he added. The 45-year-old gunman took his own life. Authorities have not released his name, but Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah…

…to inquiries as of the time this report was filed.Daily Trust reported that attacks and killings have continued in the state despite the curfew imposed by the government in recent weeks.The Berom Youth Moulders-Association warns that civilians remain at risk. Photo kill youth leader, injure 2 others Meanwhile, Legit.ng…

…ruler said. He also questioned Obasanjo’s “never again” appeal, recalling that the Odi killings occurred during Obasanjo’s administration as president. “Coming from him, I was a bit taken aback. How long do we say ‘never again’? But it happened at Odi,” he said. The Asagba urged Nigerians to continue remembering the vi…

…over the last 11 years have shown that in Cross River State, cases of alleged ritual killings tend to increase as general elections draw near, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims. Our Correspondent, Emma Una, highlights the ugly trend in the last decade. Since 2015, when the ugly tre…

…prayer comes after he previously criticised the Nigerian government over attacks and killings in Plateau StatePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations, has prayed for President Bola Tinubu and…

…avoid spreading unverified information and continue with their lawful activities. Osun killings: Police deploy tactical teams

…and urged them to intensify operations to apprehend those responsible for the killings. Kyari also called for efforts to locate the three persons reportedly still missing following the attack. “Protecting our farmers is protecting Nigeria’s food security,” he said. He prayed for continued protection for farmers, rural…

…motorists and travellers in several states, with victims often subjected to abductions, killings and attacks on their livelihoods. DAILY POST reports that security agencies have intensified operations against the groups in the affected areas, while authorities have repeatedly called for greater collaboration between se…

…Lemmon is being held on a $2.5m bond. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killings, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths are ongoing. Texas woman charged with shooting two sons dead

…occurred while a government-imposed curfew was in effectCommunity leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against conducting mining activities during restricted hoursPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Two people have been killed after s…

A Plateau-based cleric who has repeatedly spoken out over killings in the state, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has travelled to Israel for what he described as his first international Christian advocacy tour. Dachomo disclosed this in a Facebook post on Friday, saying he was in Israel to pray for Nigeria, its leaders and the c…

…Adam, describing him as a radical Islamic Fulani terrorist leader responsible for the killings of Christians in Nigeria.Moore shared his reaction on X on Saturday, October 3, framing the development as evidence that security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria was producing results.US Congressman Riley Mo…

…tactical teams of the command to move into the area and arrest those responsible for the killings. The police evacuated the bodies from the scene, while the four people injured during the incident were taken to a hospital for medical attention. DAILY POST gathered that the violence started at a lounge in the Owoeba com…

…will also meet with prayer warriors from across the world to raise awareness about the killings and insecurity that have been occurring in Plateau State and Nigeria at large. In what he described as his first-ever international Christian advocacy tour, Dachomo said the move had become necessary to draw the attention of…

…said. “No more xenophobic, no more attack, no more police, no more problems. No more killings. So, we are so happy.” Ijeoma’s relief, however, came against the backdrop of painful experiences she said she endured during her stay in South Africa. ‘I left in 2013’ “I left Nigeria in 2013, went home and came back again in…

…Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Titus Amba, has lamented the continued attacks, killings and abduction of teachers and pupils, urging governments to strengthen security in schools. Amba spoke on Monday in Enugu while addressing the ongoing 59th National Conference of Delegates of the NUT, themed: “Deployment of T…

…of traders and buyers. Musa said MACBAN condemned cattle rustling, banditry, kidnapping, killings and all forms of criminality, irrespective of the ethnic, religious or occupational background of those involved. He urged security agencies to deepen intelligence gathering and community engagement, assuring that MACBAN w…

…Reddington, Clancy's lawyer, said she had made numerous pleas for help before the killings but had received "lousy medical care" from the doctors she consulted. After the murders at the family home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023, Clancy jumped from a second-story window in an apparent suicide attempt that l…

…his tenure. He said the NBA also consistently condemned police brutality, extra-judicial killings, unlawful detention, torture and other violations of fundamental rights. The NBA president also highlighted the Supreme Court’s June 26, 2026 judgment in Ben Mene-Ejegi Esq. v. Nigerian Bar Association & Legal Practitioner…

…was left paralysed after jumping from a second-floor window shortly after the killings. She appeared stoic in court as she sat in a wheelchair beside her lawyer.The defence has argued that her mental state at the time of the killings meant she should not be held criminally responsible. If she is found not guilty by rea…

…areas including Musawa, Dutsinma, Kankia and Kusada, with victims reporting abductions, killings, livestock rustling and interference with farming activities over an extended period. One resident said the operation had given relief to farmers who had long been unable to safely reach their farmlands.A community leader,…

…ending nearly three decades of uncertainty surrounding one of hip-hop’s most notorious killings. A 12-member jury in Las Vegas unanimously convicted the 63-year-old Davis of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon after deliberating for less than three hours. The conviction marks the first guilty verdict in the decade…

…fire, leaving him dead inside his carThe Anambra state police command confirmed the killings and launched a manhunt, calling on the public to help identify the suspectsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Two men, including popular Anambra comedian and media personality Isaac Nwosu, wide…