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I'm assuming these attacks are Muslim-related terrorism though it has not been proven publically yet.
Man armed with bow and arrows kills several people in Norway: police
Deadly attacks in Norwegian town of Kongsberg injured several others, according to local police
Thomson Reuters ·
Posted: Oct 13, 2021 3:33 PM ET | Last Updated: 16 minutes ago
Several people were killed and others were injured by a man using a bow and arrows to carry out attacks in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg on Wednesday, local police said.
At least four people had been killed in the attacks, public broadcaster NRK and newspaper VG reported, citing unnamed sources.
"The man has been apprehended … from the information we now have, this person carried out these actions alone," police Chief Oeyvind Aas said at a news conference Wednesday night.
"Several people have been injured and several are dead."
Aas declined to comment on the number of casualties.
The attacks took place over "a large area" of Kongsberg, a municipality of around 28,000 people in southeastern Norway, police said.
According to police, the suspect walked around the city, shooting at people with arrows. The man has not yet been questioned and his motive was unknown, Aas said.
Aas said police would investigate to determine if the attack amounted to an act of terrorism.
Police were alerted to the attack around 6:30 p.m. and arrested the suspect about 20 minutes later.
Police ordered to carry firearms
Following the attacks, the police directorate said it had immediately ordered officers nationwide to carry firearms. Norwegian police are normally unarmed, but officers have access to guns and rifles when needed.
"This is an extra precaution. The police have no indication so far that there is a change in the national threat level," the directorate said in a statement.
Norway's minister of justice and public security, Monica Maeland, has received updates on the attacks and was closely monitoring the situation, the ministry said.
Kongsberg is about 68 kilometres west of Norway's capital, Oslo.
Dutch police say man sought help online in plot to kill PM Mark Rutte
By Clyde Hughes
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is seen leaving a news conference in The Hague, The Netherlands, on January 15. Authorities said Wednesday Rutte was a potential assassination target for a man who was arrested over the summer.
File Photo by Remko de Waal/EPA-EFE
Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Netherlands said Wednesday that a 22-year-old man is facing charges of plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
The man, identified in local reports as Yuvuz O., is scheduled to appear in court next week on charges of making threats, incitement with a terrorist objective and preparing to attack one or more politicians.
Authorities said the man posted messages on Telegram that asked where he could find weapons and gunmen to carry out the plot.
"Would you have what it takes to shoot them all? From a car. Open the window. Gun out. And shoot," said one of the man's social posts, according to the NL Times.
The accused plotter discussed the plot with people online and in person, officials said. At one point, he spoke about "storming" Dutch Parliament and shooting Rutte as he tried to escape.
Reports said last month that Dutch authorities had provided Rutte with more security over concerns that there was a plot by organized crime members to kidnap him. Officials made the move when suspected "spotters" were found near Rutte.
This mafia unit was predominantly Moroccan. MSM rarely mentions this because they are mainly Muslim.
In April, Rutte survived a contentious vote of no-confidence following complaints about his conduct during talks to form a new governing coalition.
Mob Kills Nigerian Pastor Over Alleged Conversion
Source(s): Christian Solidarity Worldwide, International Christian Concern, Sahara Reporters, Premium Times Date: 07 October 2021
Rev. Yohanna Shuaibu was the pastor of the New Life for All Nation Church in the Nigerian village of Masu, located in Kano State. He also served as the local chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria. After being attacked on September 22nd by an angry mob, described as "irate Muslim youths," the church leader succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The conflict began after a young man in the area by the name of Sabo had left Islam. On September 21st, Sabo, who was neither attending a church nor a mosque, got into an argument and ended up killing his brother's wife. Even though he subsequently turned himself in for police custody, the expression of differing opinions among local Muslims quickly turned violent.
Already angry because of the growth of the church in the area, a rumour began to spread among Muslim villagers that Sabo had become a Christian, and that Rev. Yohanna was responsible for converting him. The villagers, who were enraged that Sabo had escaped vigilante justice, also learned that the pastor may have encouraged the young man to surrender himself to the police.
As tension mounted in Masu village, Rev. Yohanna was advised to leave the area with his family. After spending the night in the neighbouring village of Biri, the pastor returned the next day to evacuate students from a Christian school he helped to establish. Believing that the hostilities had subsided, his family returned to the community.
That night, a Muslim mob descended on the Christian leader's home. Although his wife and children managed to escape to safety, Rev. Yohanna himself suffered multiple machete blows. When police were alerted of the incident, the wounded pastor was rushed to hospital where he died the next day. Later that evening, the mob continued their attack, destroying the Christian family's home, the building of the church, as well as the Christian school.
Rev. Yohanna, a prominent figure in the community, is described as a "peace-loving Christian community leader." Along with coordinating over 100 churches, he helped to raise funds for the establishment of a school and the drilling of wells which are now providing clean water in areas where government-provided water was previously unavailable – including a local mosque.
Greg Musselman, Minister-at-Large for The Voice of the Martyrs Canada, recently spoke with Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, the General Secretary of the Evangelical Church Winning All. In the interview, they discussed the situation in Nigeria, including the rise of persecution that has taken place over recent years. To view the interview, go to this page.
Prayerfully remember Rev. Yohanna's wife and children in their time of grief, asking the Lord to fill them with His comfort and strength. In fact, please pray for all the Christians in the area who are now dealing with the loss of their dear friend, brother-in-Christ, and esteemed church leader. May God mightily intervene in the lives of those responsible for this horrific crime, replacing their anger towards the church with a deep longing for spiritual truth and peace. Also pray for the continued growth of the Gospel in Masu village, and other areas throughout Nigeria, so that the light of Christ can draw many more across this troubled nation to salvation in Him.
Masu, Nigeria
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