16 h. ago Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks

Tragedy struck again in Benue State as suspected armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on communities in Gwer East and Makurdi Local Government Areas, killing an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Johnson Akaabo, and six others. The victims were reportedly murdered in separate incidents that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday. In Gwer East LGA, the attackers stormed […] The post Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Emir Confirms Killing Of Army Captain, Soldier, 3 Terrorists In Fresh Borno Attack

The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, has confirmed the killing of an army captain and a private soldier when some suspected terrorists attacked the Izge community in the Gwoza local government area of Borno State. The incident, which took place at about 1 am on Wednesday, also left three terrorists suspected to be […]

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25 h. ago Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked two communities of Mbatsada in Mbalom and Mbasombo Council Wards in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three others. Our correspondent gathered that the chieftain, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and […] The post Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Army Officer, Soldier, 3 Terrorists Killed As Security Agents Repel Fresh Borno Attack

An Army Captain as well as a private soldier were killed as the troops engaged invading Boko Haram terrorists in Izge Community of Gwoza local government area of Borno State on Wednesday. The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta confirmed the killings after some suspected terrorists who also suffered casualties, invaded the community. The […]

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9 d. ago 26 feared dead, others sustain injuries in fresh Borno attack

Not fewer than 26 people, including women and children, lost their lives after vehicles travelling from Rann to Gamboru Ngala read more 26 feared dead, others sustain injuries in fresh Borno attack

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1 week ago New terrorists’ tactics of blowing bridges, attacks with drones present fresh worries

Military should wipe out terrorists from Mandara hills, Lake Chad – Zulum FG remains unwavering in its commitment to end read more New terrorists’ tactics of blowing bridges, attacks with drones present fresh worries

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1 week ago Benue: Seven killed by suspected herdsmen in midnight attack

A fresh attack on Agbo Vengav community of Udam in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State resulted in the killing of seven people, including women and children. According to reports, several others were missing following the attack by gunmen, which took place around 1:00 am on Friday. A source who pleaded anonymity revealed […] The post Benue: Seven killed by suspected herdsmen in midnight attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Many feared killed as herders renew attacks on Benue community

Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced. A resident of the area, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault in a distressed phone call to journalists. “We Read More

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3 w. ago Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Again, villagers in Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government, Benue state,are currently on the run as herdsmen have reportedly besieged their community, attacking, killing innocent citizens and burning houses. Our correspondent gathered that three corpses have already been recovered from the scene as at the time of filing […] The post Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Villagers in Otobi community, Akpa District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, are fleeing as suspected herdsmen have attacked, reportedly killing residents and burning houses. As of this report, three corpses have been recovered. Locals said the gunmen invaded around 5:30 pm on Tuesday, killing an unconfirmed number of people, […] The post Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu orders offensive as fresh Plateau attack leaves 51 dead

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the violence in Plateau State, urging the state’s leadership to find a lasting solution to persistent communal conflicts. This comes after at least 51 people were again killed by gunmen with scores injured in the early hours of Monday in the Zikke and Kakpa communities in Bassa Local Government Read More

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3 w. ago Many Killed, Houses Destroyed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Community

A yet to be ascertained numbers of villagers have been killed, while many houses were destroyed in a fresh attack which occurred in Zikke community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The horrible incident which happened on Monday, around 12am, left many villagers injured. Speaking with newsmen, Joseph Chudu, said that the gunmen arrived […] The post Many Killed, Houses Destroyed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

The wave of renewed terror attacks sweeping across Nigeria’s northern region has particularly devastated Plateau State, where armed assailants have read more Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

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