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National & Local

Gunmen kill Kebbi businessman, kidnap pregnant wife

A businessman was killed and his pregnant wife kidnapped during a violent attack in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Mar 13 β€’ 20:33 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Moscow court sentences 15 men to life in prison for jihadist attack on concert hall

A Moscow court has sentenced 15 individuals, including four gunmen from Tajikistan, to life imprisonment for their roles in the March 2024 jihadist attack on Crocus City Hall, which resulted in 150 fatalities.

Mar 12 β€’ 19:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
World

Russia jails 15 for 2024 Moscow attack that killed 150

Russia has sentenced 15 individuals, including four gunmen, to life imprisonment for their involvement in a deadly attack on the Crocus concert hall, which resulted in the deaths of 150 people.

Mar 12 β€’ 10:42 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Gunmen attack Amaechi’s convoy in Rivers, set ADC office ablaze

Gunmen attacked former Minister Rotimi Amaechi's convoy in Rivers State and burned the African Democratic Congress office in an effort to disrupt his visit.

Mar 6 β€’ 16:24 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Suspected Lakurawa gunmen kill two policemen, burn checkpoint in Kebbi

In a targeted attack, suspected Lakurawa gunmen killed two police officers and burned their checkpoint in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Mar 6 β€’ 09:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Gunmen attack two farmers, kill one in Ondo community, say police

Gunmen in Ondo State attacked two farmers, resulting in the death of one and the escape of another.

Mar 3 β€’ 11:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Odo-Ere Community in Kogi, Shoot Resident

Armed men attacked the Odo-Ere community in Kogi State, Nigeria, resulting in a shooting and possible abductions, causing panic among residents.

Mar 3 β€’ 09:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Gunmen attack Mosque in Kebbi, kill five worshippers

Five worshippers were killed and three injured in a terrorist attack on a mosque in Kebbi State, Nigeria, during a nighttime prayer session.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:17 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Gunmen kill Edo chief, abduct daughters

A chief in Edo State, Nigeria, was murdered by gunmen, who also abducted his two daughters during the attack.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Gunmen Shoot At Former Presidential Candidate Peter Obi

Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate in Nigeria, was shot at by unidentified gunmen while traveling to a residence in Edo State but escaped unharmed.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO shows despair and chaos at Guadalajara airport in Mexico after gun attack

Videos recorded at Guadalajara International Airport captured the panic among passengers and staff following a shooting incident allegedly involving gunmen connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:42 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Plateau MACBAN says gunmen kill two herders in fresh attack

Herders in Plateau State, Nigeria, demand justice following the killings of two teenage herders by gunmen.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Attacks on 3 Villages

A series of gunmen attacks on three villages in northwestern Nigeria resulted in at least 30 deaths and several missing persons.

Feb 16 β€’ 06:13 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria's central region sees another armed attack, at least 46 dead

Gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria's central region, resulting in the deaths of at least 46 people.

Feb 15 β€’ 09:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

More than 30 killed as gunmen attack communities in northern Nigeria

Over 30 people have been killed during coordinated attacks on northern Nigeria communities by armed gunmen.

Feb 14 β€’ 22:28 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Owo church massacre: Amotekun officer identifies second defendant as gunman

An Amotekun officer testified in court about identifying one of the gunmen involved in the 2022 Owo church massacre during a confrontation shortly after the attack.

Feb 11 β€’ 01:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Abductors of Osun residents demand N100 million ransom

Gunmen in Osun State, Nigeria, have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of two locals they abducted during an armed attack.

Feb 9 β€’ 17:51 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Gunmen kill Anambra community leader, one other

A community leader in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been killed by suspected cultists in a retaliatory attack following the death of their leader.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Kwara state massacre survivors terrorised, death toll at 162

In a violent attack in Woro village, Kwara State, Nigeria, gunmen killed 162 people, leading to heightened security measures and ongoing terror among the local residents.

Feb 5 β€’ 16:21 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Red Cross confirms 162 deaths in Kwara massacre

At least 162 people were killed by gunmen in a recent attack in Kwara state, Nigeria, according to a Red Cross official, marking one of the deadliest assaults in the area in recent months.

Feb 5 β€’ 09:07 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Dozens die in Nigeria's deadliest attack in months

In a suspected extremist attack in Nigeria's Kwara State, gunmen set fire to shops and homes, resulting in numerous fatalities.

Feb 4 β€’ 21:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Death toll in attack by gunmen in Nigeria rises to at least 160

The death toll from a gunman attack in Nigeria's Kwara state has risen to at least 162, making it one of the deadliest incidents in recent months according to the Red Cross.

Feb 4 β€’ 14:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

'More than 170' killed in suspected Islamist attack in Nigeria

Over 170 individuals were reportedly executed by gunmen in a violent attack on the village of Woro, Nigeria, marking one of the deadliest incidents of the year amidst ongoing sectarian violence.

Feb 4 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in west Nigeria attack, says Red Cross

At least 162 people were killed in an attack by gunmen in a village in Kwara state, Nigeria, marking one of the deadliest assaults in recent months as the country faces multiple security crises.

Feb 4 β€’ 12:50 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Gunmen attack the house of the mayor of Banderilla in Veracruz; no injuries reported

In Veracruz, Banderilla's Mayor JosΓ© Antonio San Gabriel FernΓ‘ndez was the target of a gun attack on his home, but fortunately, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:03 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
World

Islamic State claims Niger airport attack

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, which involved gunmen opening fire on an Air Force base.

Feb 2 β€’ 09:38 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Gunmen attack three industrial sites in western Mali, kidnap civilians

Gunmen in western Mali attacked three industrial sites over the weekend, kidnapping civilians in an effort to disrupt the local economy, according to local sources.

Jan 13 β€’ 13:25 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Sydney Cricket Ground audience honors Bondi attack hero

Before the final match of the Ashes series, the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd applauded Ahmed Al-Ahmad, the Syrian who helped disarm one of the gunmen involved in the Bondi attack in Australia weeks ago.

Jan 5 β€’ 13:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Death toll rises to 50 in Niger state market attack

The death toll from an armed attack on a market in Niger state, Nigeria, has increased to 50, with gunmen killing residents, abducting several, and looting food supplies, prompting condemnation from President Bola Tinubu.

Jan 5 β€’ 07:06 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York Times
World

Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers

In Nigeria, gunmen have killed dozens of villagers in an attack that follows recent U.S. military strikes in the region.

Jan 4 β€’ 22:46 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Massacre at Nigerian market leaves more than 30 dead as gunmen torch stalls, kidnap others

A violent attack by armed assailants at a market in central Nigeria resulted in over 30 fatalities and multiple kidnappings, with efforts underway to rescue the abducted individuals.

Jan 4 β€’ 17:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

At least 30 killed in market attack in Nigeria’s Niger State

A market attack in Demo village, Niger State, Nigeria, resulted in at least 30 deaths and several abductions as gunmen opened fire on unsuspecting shoppers and set stalls ablaze.

Jan 4 β€’ 14:50 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

30 killed and others abducted in an attack in Nigeria

More than 30 people were killed and others abducted by gunmen in Niger State, Nigeria, in an attack attributed to bandits, according to police reports.

Jan 4 β€’ 13:50 UTC

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