Awka, Anambra State capital, is again under the siege of gunmen, believed to be cultists. At the last count, over 15 residents have been murdered in cold blood within the last two weeks, including some victims who cannot be identified as cultists, promoting the belief that what is happening could be targeted assassinations. DAILY POST […]
Two dead, many injured as gunmen open fire on US party
At least two persons have been confirmed dead while several others were seriously injured in a shooting that took place at a street party in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. According to CNN, the US police have said that both the fatalities were males, noting that one of the victims was in critical condition. The incident […]
Plateau Varsity suspends examinations over killing of student by gunmen
The management of Plateau University, Bokkos, has suspended ongoing examinations in the institution over the killing of a 200-level student. Yakubu Ayuba, the registrar of the institution, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos, the state capital. DAILY POST reports that gunmen on Thursday night attacked Chikam, a neighbouring community at the university, […]
18 people killed as gunmen attack Plateau community
Renewed gunmen attacks in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state on Friday have claimed about 18 lives. The gunmen attacked the Tilengpan community in Mangu Local Government area of the state, killing 12 people, with an additional six persons murdered in four Bokkos communities, along with a university student last night. Confirming the incident, […]
Gunmen kill Taraba monarch
Unknown gunmen kill monarch in Taraba
Unknown gunmen, on Thursday night, killed a third-class chief, Abdulmutalib Nuhu, at Sensani Village in the Gasol Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that Nuhu was murdered a few hours before the hosting of the Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival organized by the Taraba State Government in the Ibbi Local Government Area […]
BREAKING: Gunmen kill ARTMA official in Anambra
An official of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency, ARTMA, has been gunned down in Awka, the state capital. DAILY POST reports that this is coming a few hours after another person was murdered by rampaging gunmen at Aroma junction on Wednesday evening. A source said the incident happened close to a motor park where […]
BREAKING: Awka cult war: Pandemonium as gunmen kill one person
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed one person at the popular Aroma junction in Awka, Anambra State capital. The shooting of the youth on Wednesday evening caused pandemonium, causing traders in the area to quickly close their shops and scamper for safety. The victim, who was said to hail from Amudo Village in Awka, […]
Ebonyi: FRSC confirms abduction of two personnel by gunmen
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ebonyi State has confirmed the abduction of two of its personnel by gunmen along the Abakaliki-Enugu federal highway. Roads in some parts of Ebonyi and neighbouring states have recently become dangerous for commuters due to incessant abductions by gunmen. The Nkalagu (Ebonyi) and Idodo (Enugu) axes of the […]
Panic as gunmen invade Ekiti LG secretariat
Gunmen on Tuesday stormed the Ilejemeje Local Government Area Secretariat in Ẹda-Oniyọ, Ekiti State, causing panic and chaos among workers. The attackers disrupted normal activities and forced employees to flee the premises for safety. This happened days after armed Yoruba Nation agitators invaded the Oyo State Government Secretariat. The hoodlums, who were said to have […]