Couple, two others nabbed over US convoy attack in Anambra
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Couple, two others nabbed over US convoy attack in Anambra

Four persons, including a couple have been arrested over alleged involvement in recent dastardly attack by gunmen on a convoy of the United States’ embassy officials in Ogbaru, Anambra State. The suspects were reportedly arrested during a raid of several criminal camps in the area by the Security operatives who were on a joint-task-force operation

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Anambra: Gunmen strike again, kidnap Catholic priest at Nnobi market intersection 
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Anambra: Gunmen strike again, kidnap Catholic priest at Nnobi market intersection 

…the Catholic Priest appeared to have fallen a victim when he stopped by the market A group of deadly armed gunmen has late afternoon today abducted a Catholic priest at the popular Afor-Nnobi market, Idemili South council of Anambra State.  Eyewitness account disclosed  that the Rev Father appeared to have fallen a victim when he stopped

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Police foil gunmen attack on facility, kill 5, lose officer in Anambra
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Police foil gunmen attack on facility, kill 5, lose officer in Anambra

Five gunmen and a police officer lost their lives on Sunday morning in a gun duel in a police station Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The latest attack is coming less than 24hours two attacks were recorded at Ukpo and Ogidi where three policemen were reportedly killed and soldiers injured. A resident of

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Police rescue INEC staff, corps members, others as gunmen storm Anambra training center Awesome Ekene Gunmen on Thursday invaded one of the training camps of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The hoodlums who stormed the area around 5.35pm, disrupted ongoing training exercise ahead of the general elections. A resident of the area who spoke in confidence said the incident left the victims, including INEC officers, corps members and students involved in the training, traumatized. "Although no one was killed in the process, but I doubt if those affected will still agree to continue with the exercise in the area because the incident left many traumatized," he said. Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the victims were rescued by joint security team operatives who prevented the hoodlums from abducting or causing harm to them. He said, "Following the Policing strategy put in place by the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng that is potent and dynamic to respond to any emergency and security concerns especially ensuring a hitch-free 2023 elections in the state, Joint security team today 16/2/2023 by 5:35 pm successfully rescued and prevented armed men from hurting Electoral Officials on an assignment at Ukpor high school, Nnewi South LGA. "The INEC staff, with some corps members, University undergraduates and some MDA officials on the training program of Adhoc staff for the forthcoming 2023 General Elections were disrupted by the armed men. No life was lost "Joint security Patrols have been intensified in the area and efforts are still ongoing to track down the criminal elements. Further development shall be communicated."
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Police rescue INEC staff, corps members, others as gunmen storm Anambra training center

Gunmen on Thursday invaded one of the training camps of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The hoodlums who stormed the area around 5.35pm, disrupted ongoing training exercise ahead of the general elections. A resident of the area who spoke in confidence said the incident left

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Gunmen kill woman in attempt to kidnap motorist
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Gunmen kill woman in attempt to kidnap motorist

The gunmen, numbering about seven, stormed the area with two exotic cars and three motorcycles Gunmen have killed a middle-aged woman in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The incident occurred at Our Lady’s bus-stop, along Old Onitsha/Awka/Enugu road around 9pm on Tuesday. The gunmen, numbering about seven, stormed the area with two exotic

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Gunmen bomb INEC office, Police station, kill boy, injure girl in Anambra
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Gunmen bomb INEC office, Police station, kill boy, injure girl in Anambra

Gunmen on Wednesday bombed Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, and a police station in Ojoto and Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A 16-year old boy was killed while a 15-year old girl sustained gunshot injury during the bomb attack. The hoodlums who carried the attack had invaded the area at

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Gunmen behead abducted LG chairman in Imo
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Gunmen behead abducted LG chairman in Imo

…Video of his beheading surfaced online on Sunday The abducted Sole Administrator of the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Chris Ohizu, has been beheaded. The Daily Vendor learnt that the council boss was butchered on Sunday after his abductors allegedly received N6 million as ransom. Video of his killing surfaced online on

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