Gunmen described as bandits killed three security personnel during a violent attack in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria. Hours later, the younger brother of a Kaduna state lawmaker was reportedly abducted from his home in a separate incident, according to the report. The attacks underscore persistent insecurity in Kaduna State, where armed groups have carried out repeated killings and kidnappings. Details on the exact locations, the identity of the abducted man, and any official response were not provided in the report.

A gunman shot and killed a kindergarten teacher inside a school building in Chonburi province in eastern Thailand on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. at Nongplalai Municipal Kindergarten, and 44 children and three other teachers were evacuated safely, according to the Associated Press. Police were seen gathered inside the school in photos released by the Chonburi government's Public Relations Department.

Armed bandits carried out coordinated attacks in Giwa and Kubau areas of Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, killing five people, including three local vigilantes, and abducting 27 residents, according to Legit.ng. Among those kidnapped was the brother of a lawmaker. The attacks add to ongoing insecurity in the region, where bandit groups frequently target rural communities for ransom kidnappings.

A Polaris Bank branch manager was shot dead by suspected kidnappers at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) campus in Imo State, according to Punch. Two students were also abducted during the attack. The bank expressed mourning over the killing of its staff member. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about kidnapping and insecurity in Nigeria's southeast region, where attacks on individuals and institutions have been reported with increasing frequency in recent years.

The police have initiated an investigation following an attack by gunmen in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River, which resulted in the death of one farmer and injuries to another. Authorities are urging local residents to remain calm during this incident, according to Premium Times.

Bandits killed two people and abducted 26 others in attacks on the Tunburku, Tudun Amada and Kallon Kura communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria. According to Mr Yunusa Shehu, Public Relations Officer of KadVS, who disclosed the incidents in a statement issued on Tuesday, the attacks occurred across the affected communities in the local government area. No further details on rescue efforts or the condition of those abducted were provided.