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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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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...

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Yahaya Bello’s Aide Kidnapped

VAM News December 10, 2024 0 Comment

News Update Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted Kabiru Onyene, an aide to the immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello. According to reports from the area on Tuesday, Onyene was...

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Gunmen abduct councillor, eight others in Kogi community — Report

Akanji Philip December 4, 2024 0 Comment

Nine persons, including a councillor, were abducted by gunmen at the Odo-Ape community in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Our correspondent gathered that the abduction took place on Wednesday morning....

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Gunmen abduct three in Anambra community – Report

Akanji Philip November 27, 2024 0 Comment

Some yet-to-be-identified hoodlums have abducted three persons near the Innoson Motorcycle Showroom along Onitsha-Owerri Road end of Nnewi in the Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred...

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Soldiers Clash With Unknown Gunmen In Abia

Akanji Philip November 25, 2024 0 Comment

Personnel of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade, Ohafia, and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State are reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle. The Nations reports that...