Armed Violence
HumAngle’s Armed Violence Desk focuses on stories from the security sector and covers the main actors of the regional conflict ecosystem. It also tracks down sources and combs through records to generate and verify information about trends in insecurity.
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Armed Gang Abducts 8 In Southwest Nigeria, Demands N50m Ransom
At least eight persons were abducted in Itapaji, Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The abduction happened just…
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Central African Republic: Russian Mercenary Accused Of Atrocities In Paova Repatriated To Bangui
A Russian mercenary of the Wagner Security Group who heads the Wagner operations in Paoua and who has been accused…
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9 Civilians Killed In ADF Attack On Oicha, Western DR Congo
At least nine civilians were killed in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels on Ngadule village situated in…
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3 Abducted Benue State University Graduates, 4 Others Regain Freedom
The three graduates of the Benue State University, Makurdi in North-central Nigeria who were abducted in Tsafe Local government area…
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Mob Kill 3 Suspected Terrorist Informants In Kaduna
Security agencies have reported the killing of a man, his wife, and son by a mob in Zangon Aya community…
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Bauchi Governor Fingers LG Chairmen, Local Chiefs In Alleged Violent Crimes
Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, Northeast Nigeria, has accused local government officials and community leaders of complicity in…
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Terrorists Kill 16 Worshippers in North Central Nigeria
Terrorists wielding heavy weapons stormed a mosque in Maza-Kuka, Niger State, North Central Nigeria, killing more than 15 worshippers in…
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Armed Gang Abducts 3 Worshippers In Southwest Nigeria
Three worshippers were abducted after an armed group attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ewekoro Local Government Area of…
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Russian Mercenaries Detain Central African Republic Senior Military Officers
There is an uneasy calm among the ranks of the Central African Republic national army, FACA, following the arrest and…
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11 Civilians Killed Within 48 Hours In Eastern DR Congo
At least 11 civilians were reported killed by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) around Beni in the eastern…
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