Armed bandits have stormed communities near Wanke, Zamfara State, abducting over 100 residents, including women, children, and the elderly. The attack occurred close to Gusau, the state capital, with victims taken from various villages. Among those kidnapped is the community’s Chief Imam, who had previously been abducted and was still recovering from a leg injury. […]
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13,346 Killed, 9,207 Abducted Under Tinubu Administration – Report
Since President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, Nigeria has witnessed a significant spike in violence, with 13,346 people killed and 9,207 abducted across various regions of the country. This wave of insecurity, affecting 667 local government areas, has been largely attributed to terrorism, banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, and other forms of social unrest. […]
Quranic Teacher Arrested in Bauchi for Kidnapping, Sodomizing Almajiri Boys
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 37-year-old Abubakar Talba, a Quranic teacher, on charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two Almajiri boys. The suspect, who hails from Hausari Dandal in Borno State, allegedly lured the minors under the pretense of helping them start small businesses. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, […]
BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Over 20 Medical Students in Benue
More than 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, have been abducted by gunmen in Benue State. The students, hailing from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were en route to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) in Enugu when the incident […]