Awka, the capital of Anambra State, is once again facing a wave of violence perpetrated by gunmen suspected to be cultists. In the past two weeks alone, over 15 residents have tragically lost their lives, raising concerns of targeted assassinations rather than random violence.The root of this surge in violence seems to stem from a struggle for control over revenue streams, particularly the collection of taxes from bus drivers and commercial tricyclists. The situatio...

Gunmen on Thursday attacked a police checkpoint at Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing three police operatives.A source in the area said the gunmen shot indiscriminately for over an hour, causing pandemonium in the area as residents of the area ran for their lives.“They operated in an unmarked dark Sports Utility Vehicle and killed the cops at the Joint security checkpoint at Ihite road.“It was like war. For over one hour, the hoodlu...

The industrial city of Aba, Abia State, is currently experiencing heightened tension as military forces have taken control of the city after a deadly attack on a military checkpoint. The incident occurred at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill, where gunmen, suspected to be enforcing the Indigenous People of Biafra's (IPOB) sit-at-home order, ambushed the checkpoint. The attack resulted in the tragic death of five soldiers and the destruction of two patrol vans along wit...