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Police Arrest More Suspects Over Murder of Benue Professor Gabriel Nyityo
The Benue State Police Command says more suspects have been arrested in connection with the assassination of Prof. Gabriel Saawua Nyityo and his younger brother. The command also denied reports of attacks on the Makurdi-Lafia highway, describing them as false and intended to create panic.
Local hunters, vigilantes, and military personnel reportedly repelled the attackers before they could abduct the traditional ruler.
Armed bandits reportedly invaded Yaru community in Kwara State on Thursday evening, but a joint response by local hunters, vigilantes, and military personnel foiled an attempt to abduct the Oniyaru of Yaru.
One Dead, Several Feared Kidnapped in Coordinated Bandit Attacks on Kwara Villages
One person was killed and several residents were reportedly kidnapped after armed bandits attacked three communities in Kwara State. Authorities have confirmed some abductions while investigations continue into the full scale of the attacks.
Bandits Att@ck Kogi Community, K!ll Vice Principal, Two Others, Target WAEC Candidates
Armed bandits attacked Iluke Bunu in Kogi State, killing a vice principal and two others while attempting to abduct students writing WAEC examinations. Soldiers reportedly foiled the mass kidnapping attempt.
Vigilantes, Security Forces Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Kogi State
A joint team of vigilantes, police and military personnel rescued two kidnap victims in Kogi State after intercepting armed bandits transporting them to a suspected hideout.
BREAKING: Kidnap Victim Escapes as Soldiers, Suspected Bandits Exchange Gunfire Along Eruku-Iyemero Road
A reported gunfight between soldiers and suspected armed bandits along the Eruku-Iyemero road on Sunday allegedly enabled a kidnapped victim to escape. Security operatives are said to be monitoring the area as more details emerge.