Bandits Kidnap 100-Year-Old Man, Vigilante Officer In Kogi

Posted on January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

Bandits on Wednesday evening kidnapped 100-year-old Chief Samuel Fagbemi in the Ihale community and a vigilante officer in the Kabba-Bunu […]

FULL LIST: 177 Names Of Kidnapped Kaduna Christian Worshippers Revealed

Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The identities of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kaduna State have emerged. Gunmen attacked three churches in Kurmin Wali […]

Posted on January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

Fear has gripped parts of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following the abduction of scores of Christian worshippers […]

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The Federal Government has restated its position that it does not pay ransom for abducted victims. This was as it […]

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

Suspected kidnappers have reportedly abducted eight people, including a woman, from a hotel in Imoga, Edo State, demanding a ransom […]

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

Suspected bandits have attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least […]

Posted on January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

A former Chairman of Biu Local Government Area, Mr Hassan Biu Miringa, has appealed to political and community leaders in […]

Posted on January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The aftermath of the December 2025 abduction at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ayetoro-Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area […]

Posted on January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

At least, 15 teenage girls were reportedly taken hostage in a bandit attack on Hayin Kastinawa in Gora Ward, Birnin […]

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by GISTSMATE MEDIA

The kidnappers of the Kwara State traditional ruler, the Oniwo of Aafin, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son, Olaolu, and other […]