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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 04:34

Gunmen kill 2 US embassy officials, 2 policemen; abduct others in Anambra

Gunmen have killed four people in the Amiyi/Eke Ochuche communities of Ogbaru LGA in Anambra. Speaking on the incident, Ikenga Tochukwu, police spokesperson in Anambra, said the gunmen attacked the convoy conveying staff of the United States consulate. He said the “hoodlums murdered two of the PMF operatives, and two staff of the consulate”, adding that bodies of the victims were set ablaze by the gunmen. “Security forces have embarked on a rescue/recovery operation in Ogbaru LGA, following an attack on a convoy of staff of US consulate today 16/5/2023 by 3:30 pm along Atani, Osamale road. The hoodlums murdered…

Wednesday, 17 May 2023 04:33

Gunmen invade Plateau communities, kill 29, raze houses

Gunmen attacked villages in Plateau state, northcentral Nigeria, killing 29 people and razing houses, survivors and authorities said Tuesday. Many villagers remained unaccounted for Tuesday evening after the attack, residents said. It was the latest incident in a spiral of violence mainly targeting remote communities in the West African nation. The gunmen targeted three villages in Plateau state’s Mangu local government area late Monday night and killed several people either with gunfire or after setting their houses ablaze, resident Philip Pamshak said. “As I am talking to you, they are still attacking people. The tension is still high and there…

Monday, 15 May 2023 04:01

Gunmen kill 38 In Nasarawa communities

No fewer than 38 persons, including children and women, have been reportedly killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Takalafiya, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. A local who recalled the horrors of the attack said trouble began two weeks ago when a farmer in Gwanja, a community close to Takalafiya, challenged a herder who allowed his cattle to eat the newly planted crops. “As the farmer was talking to the herder to send his herds out of his farm, a fierce disagreement ensued. “We heard that the herder brought out a cutlass but the farmer snatched the cutlass and fought…

Saturday, 13 May 2023 04:11

Why AI voice scams mean you should probably never answer your phone

Voice cloning is only going to get more common Key Features AI scams, using cloned voices of people you know, are a thing. Spotting AI voice cloning scams is getting harder. Protecting yourself is just the same as with regular scam calls. Imagine getting a call from a family member or close friend. They're in trouble, and they need money. The number checks out. It's their voice. But it's not them. It's an AI impersonator scamming you. According to a report from McAfee, these AI voice scams are on the rise thanks to AI impersonators. And while they have been…

Tuesday, 09 May 2023 04:09

Gunmen abduct 40 worshippers from church in Southern Kaduna

Gunmen abducted 40 people from a church in a remote village in northern Nigeria, a local Christian group said on Monday, in the latest attack against worshippers. Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, have been abducting people from villages, schools and highways mostly in the northwest of the country, where government security is thin. Joseph John Hayan, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna state, said the attack took place on Sunday when gunmen attacked worshippers during a service at Bege Baptist Church, in Madala village, in Chikun local government area, Southern Kaduna. Chikun is among two…

Saturday, 06 May 2023 03:35

'Pig butchering' scams: What to know about the online schemes and how to avoid them

Picture this; you're minding your business, browsing the latest cat memes, when suddenly, a mysterious message from a stranger lands in your inbox or DMs. It's not the classic junk email from a Middle Eastern Prince looking to give away half his fortune. Instead, it's a lot more creative, crafty, and for many, a much more believable scam. These thieves know exactly how to bait their hooks with the most tempting lures to reel in unsuspecting folks. It's a sad reality. One promises the world; another offers an exclusive investment opportunity or a secret financial tip. In the most desperate…

Friday, 05 May 2023 03:42

Gunmen swoop on police checkpoint in Anambra, kill 3 officers

Unidentified gunmen on Thursday attacked a police checkpoint located along the Umunze-Ihite Road in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The attack resulted in the death of three police officers who were on duty at the checkpoint. Reports suggest that the gunmen arrived at the scene in large numbers and began firing on the officers. Although some officers managed to escape, three were killed on the spot. An eyewitness, who lives near the checkpoint, said that the gunmen came in a commando-like manner and fired shots in the air to scare residents. As a result of the attack,…

Tuesday, 02 May 2023 04:05

Gunmen kill 6 policemen, 33 others in attacks on Kebbi, Zamfara communities

Bandits have killed at least 40 villagers in Kebbi and Zamfara states during a dawn attack on Sunday. Our correspondent gathered that six mobile policemen were among the 36 victims killed at Dan Umaru in Zuru area of Kebbi State. Residents said the funeral of 27 people had taken place while several others sustained various degrees of injuries. Dozens have also been kidnapped and hundreds of cattle rustled during the attack on neighboring villages. In Zamfara State, three people were killed in Shinkafi village. Police authorities in the states had yet to make any official statement on the matter as…

Sunday, 30 April 2023 03:33

Gunmen free 74 children abducted from Zamfara after ransoms paid

Gunmen have released 74 children out of more than 80 people who were abducted earlier this month in Zamfara state, after ransoms were paid, parents and a village head said on Saturday. Gangs of armed men have attacked hundreds of local communities across northwestern Nigeria in recent years, while Islamist militants continue to stage attacks in the northeast. Two parents from Zamfara's Wadzamai village said they paid 20,000 naira ($43.50) each and their children were among those released on Friday and had suffered from severe malnutrition. A village head in Wadzamai said 11 people were still being held but two…

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 04:07

Gunmen abduct National Population commissioner in Rivers

A commissioner with the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that Izonfuo, a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State, was abducted at the Ogbakiri junction along the East-West Road in Rivers State Sunday evening while she was travelling to Port Harcourt from Brass in Bayelsa. She was reportedly whisked away by the gunmen alongside her driver and maid. Her abductors are demanding N500 million ransom for their release. Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko who confirmed the incident, said the Commissioner of Police…

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Tuesday, 25 April 2023 04:06

Gunmen kill 11 in Plateau, Benue communities

No fewer than seven people were killed Sunday night by suspected herdsmen in the rural communities of Barkin-Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State. It was gathered that the attack, which took place at about 10pm, left several people injured and residents of the affected areas in apprehension. Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the killings and said four people were killed in the Heipan communities in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area. He noted that two people were killed in Wereng and one in the Kwi villages in Riyom Local Government Areas. He called on security…

Saturday, 22 April 2023 03:51

Gunmen kill 5 policemen, couple in Imo restaurant

Gunmen have killed five police officers and a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Nwagu during an attack at Okpala community in Ngor-Okpala LGA, Imo state. The incident occurred on Friday around 8 am. A witness who did not want to be named said the police officers were attacked at a restaurant. He said the gunmen also killed the Nwagus, who were the owners of the restaurant. According to the witness, the gunmen carted away the police officers’ rifles after the attack. A viral video on social media shows the lifeless bodies of the police officers on the ground as…

Sunday, 16 April 2023 03:22

Boko Haram kills eleven in Yobe community

Islamist group, Boko Haram, has killed at least eleven civilians during an attack at Buni Gari in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Security sources reported that the attack occurred between Thursday and Friday on the outskirts of Buni Gari. The Nigerian Army 27 Task Force Brigade fighting the insurgents, stationed in the Buni Gari, recovered the corpses of the victims in a bush on Friday. A source in the army revealed that the soldiers combed the bush on Friday after the attack which left the town in panic. How it started On Thursday, two residents of the Buni…

Saturday, 15 April 2023 03:42

9 years after abduction, 98 Chibok schoolgirls remain in Boko Haram captivity - Report

Ninety eight of the 276 students kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, are still in captivity, nine years after their abduction. The Chibok schoolgirls were abducted from their school on April 14, 2014. The incident sparked local and international outrage with leaders and activists putting enormous pressure on the Nigerian government to rescue the girls while offering intelligence and support. For instance, in Nigeria, a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili; a former Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman and an activist, Aisha Yesufu, among others, championed a…

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