34 h. ago NHRC Raises Alarm As 2,266 Killed, 857 Kidnapped In 6 Months

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over the deteriorating human rights violations as well as widespread killings and kidnappings as it presents its human rights situation report for June 2025. The executive secretary of the commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, at the presentation, which was also the half-year dashboard report of the commission […]

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48 h. ago Plateau clash: Only five vigilantes killed, not 70 — Wase chairman debunks report

Tribune Online Plateau clash: Only five vigilantes killed, not 70 — Wase chairman debunks report There was an early report by a section of the media that 70 vigilantes were killed in an encounter with bandits in a border area of Kukawa Plateau clash: Only five vigilantes killed, not 70 — Wase chairman debunks report Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Plateau: 5 vigilantes ambushed, killed, many bandits neutralised in clash in Kanam

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than five members of a local vigilance group were reportedly killed and many bandits neutralised in a clash between the two groups in Kukawa and Bunyun Communities of Kanam local government area of Plateau state. However reports say that more than 70 vigilantes were killed in the clash. But […] The post Plateau: 5 vigilantes ambushed, killed, many bandits neutralised in clash in Kanam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rep Nnabuife condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Rep Nnabuife condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra “This is not the time for blame or sensationalism. It is a moment for sober reflection, national solidarity, and truth, Rep Nnabuife condemns killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Anambra massacre: Lawmaker urges Soludo, security agencies to go after perpetrators

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah has condemned the killings of over 11  Ebonyi indigenes  in Ogboji, Anambra State, during  a meeting on Monday. Ogah, while condemning the dastardly act, urged Anambra state government and security agencies to go after […] The post Anambra massacre: Lawmaker urges Soludo, security agencies to go after perpetrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Again, Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities, Kill 4 Police Officers

Palpable fear gripped residents of Udei Community in Guma local government area of Benue State following the killing of four police officers while repelling an attack on the community by armed herdsmen on Sunday. Our correspondent gathered that the terrorists who attempted a simultaneous attacks on Daudu, Tse Ashongu, Tse Asha communities but were resisted […]

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2 w. ago Reps Probe Benue Killings, Seek Army Base Establishment In Yelwata

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the worsening insecurity in Benue state which resulted into the killing of scores for over a decade. The Green Chamber also asked the Federal Government to build Forward Operation Base (FOB) for the Army in Yelwata, Guma local government area to […]

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2 w. ago Soldiers killed as troops repel coordinated bandit attacks in Niger, Kaduna

Tribune Online Soldiers killed as troops repel coordinated bandit attacks in Niger, Kaduna ...military authorities confirmed that several soldiers tragically lost their lives during the coordinated bandit attacks. Soldiers killed as troops repel coordinated bandit attacks in Niger, Kaduna Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bandits leader Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck in Zamfara

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly killed about 44 security personnel, including 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers, in a deadly ambush near Shinkafi Local Government, Zamfara State. The attack was revealed in a post by security analyst, Bakatsine on X yesterday. According to Bakatsine, the insurgents also burnt […] The post Bandits leader Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CDS Musa Didn’t Blame Victims For Benue Attack, DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, did not blame victims for the unfortunate Yelwata attack in Guma local government area in Benue State, where over 200 persons were reportedly killed. A statement by the Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the Chief of […]

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2 w. ago Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau

Tribune Online Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Monday condemned in strong terms the killings of 12 wedding travelers which occurred in Plateau State, last weekend. Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Suspected assailants kill 300 level student in Niger varsity

Students barricade highway to protest incessant killing From John Adams, Minna A 300-level student of the Niger State-owned Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, in Niger State, simply identified as Jafar, has been reportedly killed by unidentified assailants in the early hours of Monday. The deceased student, the only son of his parents, was stabbed […] The post Suspected assailants kill 300 level student in Niger varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Speaker Abass, Reps Minority Caucus condemn killing of 12 travelers in Plateau

Tribune Online Speaker Abass, Reps Minority Caucus condemn killing of 12 travelers in Plateau The victims were traveling to Qua'an Pan LGA for a wedding ceremony when the incident occurred on Friday night. Speaker Abass, Reps Minority Caucus condemn killing of 12 travelers in Plateau Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Five Killed, 15 Injured As Bomb In Truck Explodes At Scrap Site In Kano

Tragedy struck Kano State on Saturday following a deadly bomb explosion that killed five people and injured 15 others at a scrap collection site located along the Eastern Bypass. Confirming the incident, the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the explosion was caused by a military-grade explosive that detonated from a truck reportedly […] The post Five Killed, 15 Injured As Bomb In Truck Explodes At Scrap Site In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna

Reality TV star Phyna has condemned President Bola Tinubu following his visit to the Yelewata community in Benue State, where hundreds were reportedly killed in a violent herdsmen attack. According to reports, over 200 people were killed in a single night during the invasion. Reacting to the President’s visit on Wednesday, Phyna questioned the narrative […] The post “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Benue Killings Barbaric, Disturbing, Totally Unacceptable – Kalu

Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the killings in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma local government area of Benue state, describing them as barbaric, disturbing and unacceptable. Kalu, therefore, urged security agencies to collaborate and act decisively to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Condoling […]

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3 w. ago Hashim commiserates with Benue, Plateau on killings, death of CAN chairman

Frontline politician and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commiserated with the government and people of Benue State on the killings which seem to have defied logic and solutions. Media reports indicate that at least 100 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen in a village in the State, according to Amnesty […] The post Hashim commiserates with Benue, Plateau on killings, death of CAN chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings

Leaders of Benue communities in the diaspora have condemned the recent wave of killings in the state, describing the violence as a silent genocide against indigenous populations. The reaction follows the June 14 massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders. In an open letter […] The post Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly

Demand immediate release of detained protesters Urge Gov Alia to implement anti-open grazing law From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that they have failed the Benue people by not protecting them from the attacks of killer herdsmen. The lawmaker representing Kwande West State Constituency, Thomas Dugeri, stated on […] The post Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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