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4 More Kidnapped Train Passengers Released By Terrorists

4 More Kidnapped Train Passengers Released By Terrorists

July 26, 2022 5:44 am

About four more kidnapped Abuja-Kaduna Train passengers have been released by terrorists who kidnapped them alongside several others on Monday night. 

Three of them were released on Monday, according to a source privy to the negotiations leading to their freedom from terrorists’ den while the fourth person was released about six days ago.

The kidnap victims include Oluwatoyin Ojo, Hassan Lawan, and Pastor Ayodeji Oyewumi, while Mrs Gladys Brumen was earlier released days ago.

Hassan was one of the kidnap victims who spoke in the latest video released by the terrorists on Saturday, where he called on the international community …

There Are More Bandits Than Security Agents In Nigeria – CAN

There Are More Bandits Than Security Agents In Nigeria – CAN

July 17, 2022 9:48 am

The Chairman of the Taraba State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Isaiah Magaji Jirapye has again expressed sadness at the unabated killings in the southern parts of Taraba and the country at large raising the alarm that there are now more terrorists than security agents in Nigeria.

Jirapye who doubles as the National President of the Christian Reformed Church-Nigeria (CRC-N), said the country’s security apparatus has been overstretched.

Making his position known on Sunday while speaking to journalists he said the ‘issue of insecurity in the southern part of Taraba State is true.’

‘A lot of killings have been …

Terrorists Seize Kaduna villages, Preach Against Democracy

Terrorists Seize Kaduna villages, Preach Against Democracy

July 13, 2022 9:52 am

Many villages of Brinin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State were openly preached to by members of the Ansaru terrorist group on Tuesday as part of their activities marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

A source from the affected villages told Africa Daily News, New York that the terrorists are persuading the locals to abandon formal education and respect for constituted authorities to accept their kind of religion that detests democracy.

Recall that the terrorists took time to interact with the locals and urged them to acquire arms and launch a rebellion against the government prior to two months ago when they …

Pandemonium As Bandits Attack, Bomb Kuje Prison, Abuja

Pandemonium As Bandits Attack, Bomb Kuje Prison, Abuja

July 6, 2022 8:08 am

Terrorists on Tuesday assaulted the prisons in Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory, and there was fear among the locals as they apparently abducted several prisoners from the correctional facility.

Residents raised concerns that the armed men bombed the jail facility.

A local who spoke to Africa Daily News, New York revealed that the shootings went on for the previous 20 minutes.

He claimed that the incident has sparked panic in the neighbourhood.

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He said, ‘The shooting has been going on for almost 20 minutes now. I can’t tell …

Terrorists Go On Shooting Rampage In Norway, Kill Two

Terrorists Go On Shooting Rampage In Norway, Kill Two

June 26, 2022 2:59 am

At least two people were on Saturday killed and at least 21 others wounded in shootings near bars in central Oslo that police were treating as a ‘terrorist attack’.

Police said a suspect had been arrested following the shootings, which occurred around 1:00 am (2300 GMT Friday) in three locations, including a gay bar, close together in the centre of the Norwegian capital.

“The police are investigating the events as a terrorist attack,” police said in a statement.

A Pride march that was due to take place in the capital on Saturday afternoon was called off following the violence in …

Bandits Gruesomely Murder 11 Farmers In Sokoto Community

Bandits Gruesomely Murder 11 Farmers In Sokoto Community

June 26, 2022 2:17 am

Armed Gunmen suspected to be bandits, on Saturday, in Sokoto, reportedly killed 11 farmers in the Ghandi district of Rabah Local Government Area of the state.

A source, who disclosed this, said the attackers stormed the community around 12 noon, shooting sporadically, to scare people and later killed farmers working on their farms.

Confirming the killing on Saturday, the Secretary to the District Head of Ghandi, Tukur Muhammad said they met them on their farmlands and killed them for no reason.

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He said the bandits attempted to abduct other …

Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap 22 Persons

Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap 22 Persons

June 25, 2022 6:08 am

No fewer than 22 persons were kidnapped on Friday in a community within Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following an attack by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. 

Police authorities in the FCT who confirmed the attack to reporters revealed that the attack happened within Rafin Daji, a boundary community Between Niger State and the FCT.

The acting FCT police spokesman, Oduniyi Omotayo told reporters that the gunmen attacked the community at the time farmers were cultivating their farmland.

‘The farmers were on their farmland working when gunmen outnumbered and kidnapped them,’ the spokesperson wrote in a brief WhatsApp message.

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Shehu Sani Decries Worship Places As New Target For Terrorists

Shehu Sani Decries Worship Places As New Target For Terrorists

June 20, 2022 10:03 am

Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani in a new allegation has revealed that there is a targeted attack on worship places by terrorists in some parts of Kaduna State while decrying the fact that worship places are now part of the new targets for terrorists in the State.

Shehu Sani had made this statement on Monday following attack on two churches in Rubu village, under Kajuru Local Government on Sunday.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the Kaduna State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwa had made the confirmation that over three worshippers were killed and …

Terrorists Attack Church In Kaduna, Kill Three, Injure Scores

Terrorists Attack Church In Kaduna, Kill Three, Injure Scores

June 20, 2022 6:54 am

St. Moses Catholic Church, Robuh, Ungwan Aku in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State was attacked by unknown gunmen while worshippers were winding down the first mass.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that it was in the course of the attack on the church that three worshippers were killed while many others were kidnapped by the gunmen.

One of the victims of the attack, according to credible sources was brought to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kaduna for medical attention.

Africa Daily News, New York also gathered that the gunmen came to the church in their large numbers …

El-Rufai Confirms Existence Of Ansaru Terrorists In Kaduna

El-Rufai Confirms Existence Of Ansaru Terrorists In Kaduna

May 20, 2022 5:35 am

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai has confirmed the presence of Ansaru terrorists and other criminal elements in Kaduna State. 

The Governor revealed that the rising presence of Ansar and Boko Haram terrorists in the state and their growing interaction with armed bandits was responsible for the attack on the Abuja- Kaduna bound train on the 28th of March in which the passengers kidnapped were still in captivity.

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According to the Governor, the terrorists were moving from the Northeast to the Northwest and were now recruiting young people into their fold-in. …

Terrorists Have Taken Over 2 Kaduna Councils, El-Rufai Weeps

Terrorists Have Taken Over 2 Kaduna Councils, El-Rufai Weeps

May 20, 2022 5:25 am

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has expressed deep concerns over the presence of the dreaded Boko Haram and the Ansaru terrorists in two local government areas of Birnin-Gwari and Giwa in the State.

The governor made this revelation while receiving the 2022 First Quarter Security Report at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna on Thursday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the report presented by the state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, revealed that 360 persons were killed either by bandits, terrorists or communal violent clash in the state between January and March …

Terrorists Attack Kaduna School, Abduct Female Students

Terrorists Attack Kaduna School, Abduct Female Students

May 20, 2022 4:48 am

No fewer than four students of Kaduna State College of Education (KSCOE), Gidan Waya in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state have been confirmed to have been abducted after terrorists invaded the school.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the victims were kidnapped at Mile 1 area of Gidan Waya axis yesterday evening..

While sharing his comments on the incident, spokesman, Kaduna State Student Union (KADSSU), KSCOE Chapter, Comrade Benjamin Fie, said their abductors have demanded a huge ransom.

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Fie said, ‘It’s with a bitter heart that the Kaduna …

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