GORY PHOTOS: Gunmen Attack & Kill Over 10 People in An Uncompleted Building In Apo, Abuja

Unknown gunmen fully kitted in military clothes, early this morning, Friday September 20 stormed an uncompleted building in Apo, Abuja killing over 10 people.

The people killed were said to be living illegally in the uncompleted building, after having been warned by the owner of a building close to the uncompleted building, desist from sleeping there, but they refused. The massacre in the early hours of this morning came as a shock to residents in the area.

An eyewitness said it all started at about 12:30am when he heard gunshots. and the gunshots continued throughout the night, causing panic in the area.

More than 20 people are feared dead and injured, although the exact number casualties have not been ascertained as at press time.

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Rivers State Commissioner Of Sports Escape Assassination Attempt

The Commissioner for Sports in Rivers State, Mr. Fred Igwe was shot on Sunday by suspected assassins.

Details at press time were still hazy, but the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Angela Agabe, confirmed the development on Tuesday.

She said the commissioner was responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital in the state, adding that some unknown gunmen opened fire on him at Akpajo area of the state.

She also said she was yet to get details on the incident.

Another source told us that the commissioner was in a Toyota Corolla when the gunmen overtook his vehicle around Akpajo area, and opened fire on him.

The source ruled out robbery, adding that the gunmen acted as assassins.

According to the source, the incident happened at about  8:15p.m. on Sunday. 

Wonder who wants him dead and why?

-Vanguard

Gunmen Abduct Israeli, Shoot Soldier in Edo

 

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of an Israeli working with Setraco Construction Company by gunmen.

The Police Public Relation Officer, Moses Eguavoen, announced this during a chat with newsmen on Monday in Benin, the state capital.

Eguavoen disclosed that the Israeli was allegedly kidnapped at Upper Mission Road in Benin, adding that one of the soldiers on duty was also shot by the gang during the operation.

"Due to the recent kidnappings, two soldiers were deployed to protect the workers after they stopped work on a road project in Benin.

"One of the soldiers was allegedly shot, but I cannot confirm if he is dead, 

the PRO said.

"The police have commenced investigation into the abduction to unravel those behind the act.

"We want to assure the public of safety of lives and property."

Source: LeadershipNewspaper