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One kidnapped as gunmen attack Kano community — Report

Akanji Philip April 18, 2025

Unidentified gunmen have attacked the Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, abducting the son of a prominent trader during a Thursday evening raid. The incident occurred around 7pm when...

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Senator Natasha’s family residence attacked

VAM News April 17, 2025

News Update Unknown hoodlums wielding cutlasses and firearms have reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, in Obeiba-Ihima area, Okehi Local Government Area...

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Popular Hotel Owner killed in Ondo

VAM News April 8, 2025

News Update A popular socialite and hotelier has been killed by unknown persons suspected to be assassins in Akure, Ondo State capital. The hotel owner, Adesoji Adeleye, was stabbed to death in one of...

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Farm estate owner, manager kidnapped in Ondo, ransom demanded

VAM News March 10, 2025

News Update Tension has gripped residents of Osi community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State following the abduction of a farm estate owner, Olanrewaju Oyeleye, and his manager. The gunmen, according...

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Tragedy as Gunmen hijack bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers

VAM News March 4, 2025

News Update Tragedy struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all passengers on board....

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Gunmen abduct worshippers during early morning prayer in Sokoto — Report

Akanji Philip February 7, 2025 0 Comment

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of several Muslim worshippers during the early morning (Subhi) prayer in the Bushe community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area. The spokesperson for the command,...

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Gunmen kidnap seven travellers in Ondo — Report

Akanji Philip February 4, 2025 0 Comment

Seven travellers have been abducted along the Benin-Owo-Akure Road at Ifon area of the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed this while speaking...

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JUST IN: Gunmen impose N172.7m levy on 25 Zamfara villages, forcing residents to flee

Akanji Philip January 6, 2025 0 Comment

Gunmen in Zamfara State have reportedly imposed a N172.7 million levy on 25 villages in the Tsafe West area, driving hundreds of residents from their homes in fear of violent reprisals. According to...

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How Gunmen imposed N172.7m levy on 25 Zamfara villages

VAM News January 6, 2025 0 Comment

News Update Gunmen in Zamfara State have reportedly imposed a N172.7 million levy on 25 villages in the Tsafe West area, driving hundreds of residents from their homes in fear of violent reprisals. According...

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Gunmen reportedly kill 11 in Benue – Report

Akanji Philip December 27, 2024 0 Comment

Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed no fewer than at least 11 people in an attack on some communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the incident...