Banditry: Eight communities deserted, scores killed, kidnapped in Niger

<p>Nwafoaku alleged that the defendant called the complainant to meet him at Rodzee hotel, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja and while they were together, the complainant decided to go and take her bath.</p>, <p>The Judge, Muhammed Wakili admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N200,000 and one surety each in like sum.</p>, <p>The Police on Monday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Usman Tijani in a Kado Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing his friend’s mobile phone valued at N470,000.</p>, <p>“The CP warns that attacks on innocent souls would no longer be tolerated under whatsoever guise, as the command holds the lives of citizens sacrosanct, and such unwarranted attitude would be strictly treated in accordance with extant laws,” the statement said.</p>, <p>The resident pastor, who was identified as Gwadue Kwaghtyo, was reportedly leading prayer when the gunmen invaded the church and opened fire on worshippers.</p>, <p>This was said to have led to the killing of two vigilante corps just as several other bandits escaped to the forest with bullet injuries.</p>, <p>According to him, “It was early this morning (still night hours). A church in one of the branches went for a vigil. As they were praying, they were surrounded by the armed men.</p>, <p>The presiding judge adjourned the matter to April 17, 2023, when the prosecution is expected to have transmitted the case diary to the state director of public prosecution for legal advice.</p>, <p>He was also alleged to have falsely taken a Toyota Picnic car from one Prophet Samuel Olugbemiga for Commercial transportation after which he absconded.</p>, <p>The Judge adjourned the matter until May 23, for a hearing.</p>, <p>In the early hours of Friday, some travellers were abducted at Ayepe Community, along the Osogbo-Ikirun Road by unknown gunmen. Confirming the rescue, Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson of Osun Police Command revealed that operations to free other abducted passengers have commenced.</p>, <p>The Commander of a group of local hunters in Wuro Barka community in