Tag: ASSASSINATION
Ifeanyi Ubah escapes assassination in Anambra, orderlies shot dead
Gunmen have made an attempt on the life of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah at Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The lawmaker's...
Benue commissioner’s brother assassinated
Christopher Inalegwu, elder brother of Benue State commissioner of information, culture and tourism Michael Inalegwu, has been shot dead on his farm.
The surviving Inalegwu...
Katsina commissioner Rabe Nasir assassinated
Katsina state commissioner for science and technology Rabe Nasir has been assassinated by gunmen, police confirmed on Thursday.
Commissioner of police in the state Sanusi...
Ortom meets Buhari, speaks on claims attack at farm was stage-managed
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has warned that elections will not hold in 2023 if security challenges in the country persist.
Mr Ortom stated this...
Assassination attempt: Miyetti Allah reacts to Ortom’s allegation
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says it knows nothing about the assassination attempt on Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on...
Fulani group claims responsibility for assassination attempt on Ortom
A Fulani group called the Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.
The group said in...
IGP orders probe into assassination attempt on Ortom
Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu has ordered investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and reported attempt on the life of Benue State Governor...
Osun senator Oriolowo escapes assassination in constituency
Senator Adelere Oriolowo escaped death by the whiskers on Sunday following an attack by gunmen at the venue of a constituency meeting held at...
Okowa’s aide arrested over plot to assassinate Delta businessman
Police have arrested Sunday Ukwejemifor, special assistant on security to Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, on charges of assassination attempt.
Mr Ukwejemifor is alleged to...
Maina planning to assassinate me, others – EFCC’s lawyer
Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, alleged that Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task...