12 h. ago Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has blamed a wave of deadly attacks in the state on armed herders entering communities read more Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

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13 h. ago Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate President David Mark has raised alarm over the continued killings in Benue State, warning that residents may resort to self-defence if the government fails to protect them. Reacting to the recent spate of violence that has claimed over 200 lives and destroyed property in several communities, in a statement […] The post Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago CAN condemns Benue killings, demands urgent federal action, justice

Tribune Online CAN condemns Benue killings, demands urgent federal action, justice In a statement issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the killings as senseless and horrific, lamenting the immeasurable pain inflicted on affected families and communities... CAN condemns Benue killings, demands urgent federal action, justice Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Benue: Air surveillance deployed by military, IGP takes over security

The Nigerian military deployed air surveillance over Makurdi, Benue State and its environs on Sunday in the wake of the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to online reports, the surveillance aircraft has been hovering over the capital city and neighbouring local government areas, such as […] The post Benue: Air surveillance deployed by military, IGP takes over security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Again, herdsmen kill four, injure others in Benue communities 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have again, attacked two communities in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State, killing four persons and injuring many others. Our correspondent gathered that the attacks took place simultaneously on Monday, June 9, 2025, at about 5:30pm. Locals who spoke to newsmen on […] The post Again, herdsmen kill four, injure others in Benue communities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Arewa group slams Bishops over call for State of emergency in Benue

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Northern group under the auspices of Pathfinders Arewa Projects (PAP) has slammed the charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) over its call for a declaration of a state of emergency in Benue State. Following recent massive killings of innocent citizens by armed herders in some communities of Benue State, the […] The post Arewa group slams Bishops over call for State of emergency in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Again, scores killed as suspected herders strike in Benue communities

Tribune Online Again, scores killed as suspected herders strike in Benue communities "This is becoming another thing, just last week over 40 people were killed in this local government, instead of abating, it's getting worse... Again, scores killed as suspected herders strike in Benue communities Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Catholic Shuts Down 15 Parishes Over Herdsmen Attacks In Benue

At least 15 parishes in Makurdi Catholic Diocese of Benue State have been shutdown over attacks on communities within the diocese by suspected armed herdsmen. The announcement was made on Sunday, by Chairman of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association, Makurdi Diocese, Rev Fr Joseph Beba, while addressing newsmen at the Catholic Cathedral, Makurdi. Rev […] The post Catholic Shuts Down 15 Parishes Over Herdsmen Attacks In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AHF partners FCT, Benue, Cross River States, donates sanitary pads to underserved communities

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has partnered with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue, and Cross River States to provide sanitary pads to women and girls in underserved communities. The Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River State, Mrs Edema Irom, disclosed this during an engagement with four secondary schools in […] The post AHF partners FCT, Benue, Cross River States, donates sanitary pads to underserved communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Policeman, 41 Farmers Killed In Attacks On 4 Benue Communities

Armed men suspected to be herdsmen have killed forty-two (42) farmers including a mobile police officer in coordinated and simultaneous attacks on Aondona, Ahume, Tyolaha, and Tse Ubiam communities, Gwer-West local government area of Benue State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Catherine Anene who confirmed the killings in a statement, noted that […]

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3 w. ago Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 villagers in fresh attacks on Benue communities

…Its genocide -LG chairman From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Herdsmen have killed 42 persons, including a Mobile Police Officer and  several others injured in four communities, Gwer West Local Government (LG), Benue State. Our Correspondent gathered that the armed herders first attacked Aondona town on Saturday evening at about 5pm and continued their kilngs  to Ahume […] The post Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 villagers in fresh attacks on Benue communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 others in fresh attacks on Benue communities 

This is genocide – LG Chairman  From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi  More than 42 persons, including a Mobile Police Officer, have been confirmed dead, with several others badly injured in four communities in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State after an attack by armed herdsmen. Our Correspondent gathered that the armed herders first […] The post Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 others in fresh attacks on Benue communities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police officer, 41 others killed by suspected herders in Benue attacks

Tribune Online Police officer, 41 others killed by suspected herders in Benue attacks Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State, Victor Ominn, has described recent attacks on four communities in his council as genocide, lamenting that his people are being killed like fowls on a daily basis. Police officer, 41 others killed by suspected herders in Benue attacks Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Northern CAN Condemns Wave Of Violent Attacks, Killings In Benue

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has condemned the persistent attacks and killings in some Benue communities. CAN said these acts of violence have led to the tragic loss of innocent lives and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued by the Northern […]

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