LAGOS DECEMBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen disguised in military uniforms have killed a soldier and abducted 13 passengers during coordinated attacks on two commercial vehicles along the Okene–Auchi highway. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism publication, the incident occurred at about 5:35 pm on Tuesday when gunmen intercepted a green Toyota Sienna, conveying nine passengers from Abuja…
LAGOS DECEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen on Monday evening attacked Ora, a community on the Osun–Kwara boundary, and abducted a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi. Residents who spoke with our correspondent said the abduction threw the community into panic, with people fleeing in different directions as the assailants escaped into the bush with the victim. The victim’s…
LAGOS MAY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa bandit group have attacked a church in Zagani village, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Sunday, abducting an undisclosed number of female worshippers during the service. The Chairman of Danko-Wasagu LGA, Hussaini Aliyu Bena, told Channels Television that the gunmen stormed the…
LAGOS MAY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-A Labour Party Ward 1 Chairman in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr Okasime Olowojoba, has reportedly been abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Auchi–Benin–Ibillo Road. DAILY POST learnt that the Labour Party chieftain, who is also a realtor, was reportedly kidnapped on his way to Igarra, the administrative headquarters…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Gunmen have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja. Reports indicate that he was shot twice in the buttocks before being taken away by the attackers on Monday, February 17, 2025. In a statement, the council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, described the incident as distressing, revealing…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Panic has gripped Bushe community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State after gunmen stormed a mosque during the early morning Subhi prayer, abducting no fewer than 11 worshippers, including the Imam. The brazen attack, which took place on Thursday, has left residents in shock, with many expressing fears over…
LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An Anglican priest, Rev.Canon Olowolagba has been reportedly kidnapped along Ise Akoko- Iboropa Road in Akoko Axis of Ondo state. The Cleric was seized alongside his two children and Wife. The gunmen were demanding N10m ransom Canon Olowolagba, a native of Ikaram Akoko who was abducted with his family members has reportedly…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Most Rev. Dr. Ernest Obodo, has reassured the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, that he has nothing to fear from him. The Bishop made this humorous remark while leading Mr. Obi to the Diocesan Farm at Omughu, Ezeagu Local Government…