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Unidentified gunmen reportedly killed at least seven people during an attack on Okele-Ejule in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. The attackers, dressed in military camouflage, stormed the community around 5 p.m., opening fire indiscriminately, which led to several fatalities and caused residents to flee for safety, according to Daily Trust.

A farmer was shot dead and several others sustained gunshot injuries during an attack by unidentified gunmen in the Urugbam community of Biase Local Government Area in Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the attackers invaded local farmlands, according to residents who spoke to Daily Trust.

Armed bandits attacked local communities in Kaduna, resulting in the deaths of at least nine farmers and the abduction of an unspecified number of individuals, according to Premium Times.

Troops have arrested two individuals in connection with an attempted attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) that occurred on July 2. The incident involved a gun battle with suspected armed assailants, resulting in the death of one attacker, while others managed to flee into nearby rocky terrain. The security investigation into the attack is ongoing, according to PM News.

Three vigilantes were killed in a night attack on a community in Plateau, according to community sources. The assailants reportedly targeted members of the local vigilante group who were on duty at the time of the attack.

A cargo ship reported being under attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, according to the British military. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center stated that the ship was targeted by unknown armed assailants, and authorities are currently investigating the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, although Yemen's Houthi rebels have previously threatened to target ships. Somali pirates remain active in the Gulf region.

According to Tori.ng, a Zamfara community experienced panic after armed attackers invaded the town overnight, resulting in the burning of an elder's home and the abduction of several residents. The incident left destruction in its wake and raised concerns among the local population.

A sibling has shared the tragic account of how his pregnant sister was killed by gunmen inside a labor room during an attack in Plateau. This incident has raised renewed concerns regarding insecurity in the region, highlighting the ongoing violence affecting communities.

Daniel Nanle, a resident of Kawel community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, described the tragic killing of his pregnant sister by gunmen during an attack on a Primary Health Centre. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the assailants attacked the community while residents were asleep, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals, according to Daily Trust.