Gunmen Kill Four Prison Officials, Injures Three in Warri (PHOTOS)

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Palpable fear has gripped Delta State following the invasion of Warri this morning by gunmen who killed at least four officials of the Nigeria Prisons Service.  It was gathered that the bloody incident took place at about nine o’clock in the morning when the vehicles in which the prison warders were conveying some of the prison inmates to court was attacked at the Okere Roundabout in Warri. Click to see more photos and read more.

Three Injured As Unknown Gunmen Attack Primary School In Kano

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Gunmen riding on motorcycles on Tuesday morning struck at a primary school in Kumbotso Local Government of Kano state, wounding three staff members, the Kano Police high command have confirmed.  The gunmen were said to have struck Dan Maliki primary school between 9:30am and 10:00am while pupils were in their classrooms. Two teachers and the headmaster were wounded.

While the teachers have been treated and discharged, the police say the headmaster is still receiving medical attention.

Gunmen raid varsity hostel, rape two

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About six gunmen yesterday invaded Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, raping two female students at gun point.

The invasion infuriated other students of the institution who barricaded the three gates leading into the university for several hours to protest what they termed insecurity on the campus.

It took the intervention of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gaius Igboeli, and the Anglican Bishop of Awka, the Rt. Rev. Alex Ibezimhe, to stop the protest.

The VC had spent about 45 minutes persuading the students to let him into the campus.

He was followed by Bishop Ibezim who addressed the students.

The situation almost got out of hand when the students dared the police and insisted that no one would be allowed entry into the campus.

Unknown Gunmen Kill Kano State MOPOL Commander

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The Officer-in-Charge of Kano Mobile Police Force, Dahiru Ibrahim Majia, was Monday night shot dead by unknown gunmen at his private residence located at Sabo Gandu quarters of Kano State

The Public Relations officer of Kano Command, ASP Magaji Musa Majia confirmed the incident thus:  “I have lost my brother to gunmen at his private residence in Sabo Gandu this evening and we are making arrangement for the burial that will likely come up tomorrow (today)” an emotional Majia said.

The victim was the elder brother to the Kano Police Command image maker

Two gunmen killed, four arrested in Nigeria

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KANO, Nigeria, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian troops in northwest Kano State on Saturday killed two suspected gunmen and arrested four others in Kano metropolis when the gunmen attacked the checking point.

A security source told Xinhua that the incident happened around 1:10 p.m., local time, at a security check point along Hadejia road, during "a stop and search" on a commercial vehicle at the check point.

"It was in the process when one of the passengers of the vehicle opened fire on the security operatives at the check point, " the source added. "Soon after the incident security operatives at the check point responded by killing the attacker instantly," the source said.

Gunmen Kidnap Seven Foreign Employees of Setraco in Bauchi

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Seven foreign workers of giant construction company, Setraco, were kidnapped last night by gunmen in Bauchi. The attackers went to the Lebanese-owned construction site of Setraco in Jama'are town, where they killed a security guard and kidnapped the foreign workers Adamu Aliyu, the chairman of the local government area identified those kidnapped as one British citizen, one Greek, one Italian and four Lebanese.   Bauchi State Police Chief Mohammed Ladan told AFP that the unknown gunmen first attacked a local prison, burning two police trucks, before targeting Setraco, which is in the area building a road.

Over 30 Gunmen Attack Police Station In Kano

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Police officers, Friday night, successfully repelled an attack by suspected terrorists on Minjibir Divisional station, 32km east of Kano city.

We were told by security sources that the assailants, numbering over 30, stormed the station at about 8.30pm  on motorcycles and tricycles and launched an offensive on the station.

The sources stated that the officers  on duty  responded gallantly in the ensuing firefight that lasted 45 minutes, as the  windscreen of parked police vehicles and windows adorning the building were shattered.

Vanguard gathered that although,  there were no casualties,  two fleeing suspects were arrested.

Gunmen Kill 9 Female Health Workers In Kano

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Unknown gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram militants have killed nine female workers involved in polio vaccinations in two separate incidents in the city of Kano. The gunmen riding on tricycles opened fire on health workers at Hotoro Haye and Shargalle Health Centre in the Kano metropolis as the health workers prepare their polio vaccination cocktails for the day.

Two women were felled by the militants bullets at Unguwa Uku while seven others died from the lethal attack on Shargalle Health Centre in attacks that took place thirty minutes apart. Police spokesperson Musa Majia confirmed the attacks to journalists stating that the gunmen had fled the scene of the attack before security agents could reach the area.

Unknown gunmen shoot dead 73yr old white cap chief in his home

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Unidentified gunmen yesterday Thursday February 7th shot dead a prominent Lagos white cap chief, 73 year old Onimole of Lagos, Chief Kayode Adeshina, at his Onimole Palace, Iga Iduganran Street, Isale Eko on the Island. Two gunmen were said to have scaled his fence at 3 am, robbed the home, and shot the chief dead after he told the gunmen he didn't have any money at home, according to people in the home. After the killing, the gunmen locked the chief up in his room and fled. The Onimole was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. The chief's corpse has been deposited in the mortuary while the police are investigating the murder

Three policemen shot dead as gunmen attack Elumelu’s convoy

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Tragedy was Saturday night averted when the Chairman of House of Representatives’ Committee on Health, Mr. Ndudi Elumelu, narrowly escaped being killed after his convoy was ambushed by unknown gunmen at Eku community in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.

One of his police escorts , however, lost his life in the tragic incident as he was shot dead while three of his aides were seriously injured when the heavily armed gunmen opened fire on his convoy.

Gunmen Kill Son Of Oba-Elect In Ondo Riverside Community

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Police authorities are investigating the murder of Orioye Oyetakin, the 23-year-old first child of a traditional ruler elect (Olikan) in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The late prince was killed on December 27 last year.  His murder is the second to have occurred in the community. The Regent of the Town, Shem Omoreigha, was also murdered eight months ago by yet to be apprehended criminals. 

Gunmen Kill 26-Year-Old Mother In Benue

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Unknown gunmen yesterday murdered a 26-year- old woman at Taraku in Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State while her one year baby boy is also battling for  life after being inflicted with serious injuries by the attackers.

Sources said that the deceased, Sewuse Tyoor and her son were attacked last night in their sleep by the assailants. It was also gathered that the deceased also lost her husband in the same fashion few months ago in Taraku.

Policeman Among 5 Killed as JTF, Gunmen clash

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Five people including a policeman and suspected Boko Haram members died at the weekend during a clash between the military Joint Task Force (JTF) and the Islamist sect near Potiskum in Yobe State. JTF spokesman in Yobe, Lt. Eli Lazarus said the task force conducted a ‘cordon and search’ in Yindiski area in Potiskum, at about 2pm on Saturday, leading to a bloody clash between the soldiers and Boko Haram, noting that five persons were killed while 59 suspects were arrested.

Gunmen shoot LG Chairman in Kano

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Nigerian gunmen have shot and injured Alhaji Kambai Sumaila, the Interim Management Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Malam Magaji Majiya, who confirmed the incident, said the driver of the chairman was killed on the spot while Sumaila sustained injuries.

Majiya said investigation regarding the shooting had begun, adding that the attack occurred early on Tuesday. The Information Officer of the Local Government, Malam Bashir Habib, said the chairman went on a condolence visit to Sallari in the state capital, when he was shot.

Gunmen Kill Six At Christmas Church Service In Yobe

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KANO(AFP) – Gunmen attacked a church in northern Nigeria during a midnight mass on Christmas Eve, killing six people including the pastor, before setting the building ablaze, residents and police said Tuesday. “A group of gunmen came into the village at midnight and went straight to the church,” said Usman Mansir, a resident of Peri village near Potiskum, the economic capital of Yobe state.

DPO, 13 Others Killed As JTF Clashes With Gunmen In Yobe

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A Division Police Officer, DPO, Mr. Mohammed Garba was yesterday killed when gunmen suspected to be terrorists laid ambush to Potiskum town in Yobe State.
A branch of Unity Bank, telecommunication masts belonging to Etisalat, MTN and Airtel, as well as a police station were also set ablaze by the gunmen using Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs.
Thirteen of the alleged terrorists were also said to have died in the gun battle with members of the Joint Task Force.

Gunmen Abduct Edo Businessman, Kill Police Orderly

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Forty-eight hours after a renowned Benin-based estate surveyor, Dan Odiete, was kidnapped in Benin City, the Edo State capital, unknown gunmen again struck in the evening of Friday, abducting a generator magnate and hotelier, Uyi Olotan, popularly called Uyi Technical, killing his  police orderly in the process.
 Two other police orderlies, who were reportedly shot during the attack are said to be receiving treatment in the hospital.

Gunmen ‘burn churches, border posts’ in Borno

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KANO – Suspected members of the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram set fire to churches and border posts in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, residents said, but it was not immediately known if there were casualties. Around 50 gunmen in cars and on motorcycles carried out the attacks on three churches and border posts with neighbouring Cameroon, opening fire on police and chanting Allahu Akbar, (God is Greatest), residents said.

Gunmen Att ack Sars Police Head Quarters less than 24 hrs after Attacking Jaji Military Base

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 Bomb attack at the Jaji Military base yesterday morning killed at least 11 people, then this morning unknown gunmen attacked the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police headquarters in Abuja. The details of the attack are still sketchy but there are are unconfirmed reports that detainees, including members of Boko Haram, were freed during the shoot out.

Gunmen Slaughter 20 Ladies For Wearing Mini Skirts And Trousers

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Barely 24 hours after over ten people were slaughtered in Maiduguri, twenty ladies who were prone of wearing mini skirts and trousers were Friday slaughtered in their separate homes in Maiduguri Metropolis by yet to be identified gunmen.

This ugly development is one of its kind, as many believed that most of the daily killing in Borno are only targeted at men and security agencies.

The slaughtering of about twenty different ladies our Correspondent gathered took place in the early hours of Friday precisely at about 1 to 2am when most of residents were still asleep in their houses due to 6am to 9pm Curfew imposed on the state in the past five months.