Bandits Attack Mosque in Birnin Yaro Village, Zamfara, Abduct Worshippers Bandits have reportedly attacked a mosque in Birnin Yaro village, located in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting several worshippers. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, revealed that the assault was led by Bello Turji, a notorious bandit kingpin, and his…
Terrorists from the Lakurawa group have killed three employees of a leading telecommunications company and one other person in Kebbi State. The attack occurred on January 10, 2025, at around 8:47 pm, when the insurgents raided a construction site in Gumki village, Arewa Local Government Area, just days after killing two police officers. The victims…
A local watchman and three contractors were killed on January 10 when suspected terrorists attacked the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) facilities in Kebbi State. NIS Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, confirmed the attack in a statement on Sunday, revealing that it occurred at the Kangiwa border in Kangiwa Local Government Area. He clarified that no…
Seven people have been confirmed dead, and several others injured of varying degrees in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State following an attack by unidentified gunmen. A statement released by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) indicated that the incident took place in the Tattara community, Panda District, on the night of Saturday,…
Kidnappers have killed prominent Benue farmer and businessman, Terzungwe Shaku, shortly after receiving a N5.4 million ransom from his family. Shaku was abducted just before the New Year in Akor village, located in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, and was held captive for over two weeks. According to local sources, the kidnappers…
The Nasarawa State Judicial Commission has demoted Emmanuel Jatau, a Chief Magistrate, to Senior Magistrate I over his involvement in the controversial case of Chioma Okoli and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The decision, communicated in a letter dated January 6, 2025, was sent to Okoli’s legal counsel, Inibehe Effiong. The letter, signed by Yahaya…
Five suspects, including Nelson Mandela’s grandson, were arrested following the recovery of a hijacked Uber vehicle at the historic Houghton residence in Sandton on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Four of the suspects, excluding Mandela’s grandson, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, January 10. The grandson, whose identity is known to Independent Media but…
Two nurses working at Chuene Clinic, located outside Polokwane, were reportedly abducted and assaulted by an unknown assailant in the early hours of Friday, January 10. The incident has prompted a police investigation into the violent attack. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, the attack occurred around 12:30 a.m. when the suspect entered the…
A tragic incident in Harare has sparked a national debate after a man was killed for mocking another man’s decision to wear earrings. The altercation, which took place on Tuesday, has brought to light ongoing cultural tensions and societal norms in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the death, providing details through their official…
Suspected cultists attacked and murdered a 30-year-old barber, Toheen Folarin,on Tuesday, January 7 in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital . A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, says The victim was said to be working in his shop when, suddenly, at about 10pm, the assailants emerged and…
