The Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Bright Abeke, was reportedly abducted on Friday evening.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 7:25 p.m. at a hotel located along Owumi Road.

Eyewitnesses stated that unidentified gunmen arrived at the scene in a vehicle and opened fire before taking the chairman to an unknown location.

During the disturbance, a local vigilante member identified as Ufuoma and another individual were said to have sustained injuries.

The injured vigilante has since been taken to a medical facility, though his current condition has not been officially confirmed.

As of the time of this report, authorities have not released any official statement regarding the incident.

Supporters and associates of the chairman have gathered in the area seeking information on the chairman’s whereabouts while expressing concern over his safety.

At least, 24 people have been killed in a brutal attack on Debe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, triggering outrage from Amnesty International, which has called for immediate and impartial investigation.

The attack which occurred on the evening of April 5, 2026, coinciding with Easter Sunday, left scores dead and many others displaced, according to accounts gathered from residents who fled the violence.

Witnesses described the attack as indiscriminate and extremely violent.

One resident, speaking to Amnesty International, said: “The killers were on rampage. During the attack they killed Muslims, Christians and followers of traditional religion. They killed every human being they came across.”

In addition to the killings, widespread destruction was recorded across the community. Several homes were razed, leaving families without shelter, while a Catholic Church, identified as an outstation of Sacred Heart Parish Shafa, was completely destroyed.

Local traders were also affected, with at least 14 shops set ablaze, wiping out goods and livelihoods in the already vulnerable rural settlement.

The violence forced many residents to flee to neighbouring communities, creating a fresh wave of displacement in the area.

Responding to the incident, Amnesty International condemned the killings and urged Nigerian authorities to act swiftly.

The organisation called for a “prompt, thorough and impartial investigation” to ensure that perpetrators are identified and prosecuted.

It also stressed the need for immediate protection for survivors and humanitarian assistance for those displaced, noting that affected families require urgent support to rebuild their lives.

Authorities in Kebbi State are yet to issue a detailed official statement on the attack when this report was filed.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a young lady identified as Adetutu Aderibigbe in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Sources narrated that the lady was kidnapped by gunmen numbering about four.

The incident according to sources occured on Wednesday.

It was learnt that the victim was kidnapped around 6:00 pm at the front of her residence at the Bolumole area in Ibadan.

She was subsequently taken away in a black Lexus Jeep with no number plate.

The whereabouts of the victim remain unknown as of the time of filing this report on Friday.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

He said that efforts were ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victim.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday said, “Preliminary investigation reveals that the incident occurred on 8th April 2026 at about 1800hrs at Bolumole Area, off Ring Road, Ibadan.

“Upon her arrival and while attempting to enter her premises, she was accosted at the gate by four armed men wearing masks and subsequently forcefully taken away in an unregistered black Lexus vehicle.

“A family member who was present at the scene was left unharmed”.