16 h. ago Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned, in the strongest terms, the attacks and massacre of innocent citizens at Yelwata by suspected criminal herders, stating that nothing should warrant the taking of lives. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the Deputy […] The post Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Killings: Protest rocks Benue as IGP takes over state security

Tribune Online Killings: Protest rocks Benue as IGP takes over state security Some young men thronged the streets of Makurdi, Benue State capital to protest the killings of people by suspected armed herders. Killings: Protest rocks Benue as IGP takes over state security Tribune Online

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7 d. ago NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ enclaves in Lake Chad, kill scores

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has destroyed major terrorist enclave used as a training ground, in Bukar Meram, on the southern flank of the Lake Chad region, Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on […] The post NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ enclaves in Lake Chad, kill scores appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: NAF Destroys Terrorists’ Training Ground In Lake Chad

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has struck terrorists’ training ground in the Lake Chad, killing scores and destroyed their storage hub. NAF Spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the airstrike targeted a major terrorists’ enclave, which was was also used as a training ground in Bukar Meram on the southern flank of the Lake Chad […]

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9 d. ago NAF jet bombards terrorists warehouse in Borno, foil Eid attack, kill scores

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force(NAF), said its air component under Operation HADIN KAI, has destroyed a Boko Haram terrorists warehouse used for storage and coordination in Borno state. The bombardment which took place in the Southern Tumbuns, Borno State, killed scores of the terrorists and disrupted a planned attacks in the state […] The post NAF jet bombards terrorists warehouse in Borno, foil Eid attack, kill scores appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops foil terrorists’ attacks in Borno, kill scores of insurgents

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai have   repelled a coordinated terrorists’ attacks on military positions in Buratai and Mallam Fatori areas of Borno. Buratai and Mallam Fatori are located in Biu and Abadam local government areas. Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, acting deputy director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, said the […] The post Troops foil terrorists’ attacks in Borno, kill scores of insurgents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Scores Of Terrorists Killed In Failed Attacks On Borno Military Locations

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised scores of terrorists and recovered assorted arms in failed attacks on troops’ locations in Buratai and Mallam Fatori towns in Biu and Abadam local government areas of Borno State. A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Reuben Kovangiva […]

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1 week ago Benue killings: Army chief moves in, deploys more troops, logistics

Tribune Online Benue killings: Army chief moves in, deploys more troops, logistics •Police relocate Area Commanders, tactical teams to Apa, Gwer LGs The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, on Tuesday, moved to Benue State in a strategic move to address the incessant killing of innocent villagers by suspected herders and militia groups in the state. A source at the Army Headquarters told the News […] Benue killings: Army chief moves in, deploys more troops, logistics Tribune Online

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1 week ago Hunters, vigilantes hit bandits in Niger, kill 32, injure scores, lose 3 members

From John Adams, Minna No fewer than 32 bandits were on Monday evening killed in Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area Niger State in what villagers said was the biggest success recorded by the joint security taskforce in the ongoing war against bandits. The bandits who invaded the community at about 4:15pm on Monday […] The post Hunters, vigilantes hit bandits in Niger, kill 32, injure scores, lose 3 members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue killings: Army chief meets Gov Alia, appeals for support

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has appealed to the government and people of Benue State to support the military with credible and timely information to end the attack on  innocent citizens of the state by suspected herders and other militia groups. Oluyede  made the appeal when […] The post Benue killings: Army chief meets Gov Alia, appeals for support 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 Soldiers Kill Scores Of Terrorists In Failed Marte Attack, Lost 2 Comrades

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the early hours of 27 May 2025 foiled an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on their location in New Marte, Borno State. A statement by the acting deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Captain Reuben Kovangiva, said a combined effort of ground forces and […]

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2 w. ago Troops foil ISWAP attack in New Marte, kill scores, recover explosives

Tribune Online Troops foil ISWAP attack in New Marte, kill scores, recover explosives Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) foiled a major attack by ISWAP terrorists on their location in New Marte, Borno State, neutralising scores of insurgents and recovering arms, vehicles and explosives, the Nigerian Army said on Tuesday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the foiled attack occurred in the early hours of May […] Troops foil ISWAP attack in New Marte, kill scores, recover explosives Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Soldiers foil terrorists attack on 2 Borno villages, kill scores of terrorists, recover VBIED, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian Army said troops fighting the counter insurgency war the north east have another attack in New Marte, in Borno state, and killed scores of terrorists. The failed attack took place in the early hours of May 27, 2025, when insurgents attempted to infiltrate the troops’ location in the […] The post Soldiers foil terrorists attack on 2 Borno villages, kill scores of terrorists, recover VBIED, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspected Herders Invade Plateau Communities, Kill Pastor, Seven Others

No fewer than eight persons have been killed in fresh attacks on communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that the victims including a pastor and seven natives were murdered by suspected herders on Monday. Chairman of Community Peace Observers in Bokkos, Kefas Mallai, told PUNCH on Tuesday, that the […] The post Suspected Herders Invade Plateau Communities, Kill Pastor, Seven Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Kill Scores Of Terrorists, Lose 2 Soldiers In Fresh Attack On Borno Military Base

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 May 2025, foiled an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on their location in New Marte, Borno State. A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, OPHK, Captain Reuben Kovangiva, said the attack was repelled by a combined effort of ground […]

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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 Tragedy Hits Taraba Communities As Suspected Herders Kill Villagers

A yet to be ascertained numbers of villagers have been killed, during an attack by gunmen, suspected to be herders in Munga Lalau and Munga Doso communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that the communities were thrown into mourning after the assailants stormed the villages around 2am on Friday. […] The post Tragedy Hits Taraba Communities As Suspected Herders Kill Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Suspected Herders Kill 4 Villagers Days After Taravest Summit

Barely 28 hours after end of Taraba International Investment Summit (TARAVEST) held in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, suspected herdsmen launched fresh attacks on Munga Lalau and Munga Doso villages of Karim-Lamido local government area of the state, killing four villagers, on Friday. Although people of the communities claimed that over 30 villagers were killed, the […]

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