35 h. ago Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene

Suspected bandits on Saturday reportedly killed a bystander and abducted three passengers traveling in an 18-seater bus along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The incident, according to an informed source, occurred around 3:00 pm at Aku Village in Adavi Local Government Area. Tribune Online gathered that the Toyota bus (Registration No. Benue DAP 325 […] The post Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene-Lokoja Road In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago ‘Senseless Violence,’ Atiku Condemns Borno Attack, Seeks End To Killings

Five soldiers and 58 civilians were killed in a fresh attack on Daral-Jamal, a community along the Bama-Banki Road in the Sambisa Forest. The post ‘Senseless Violence,’ Atiku Condemns Borno Attack, Seeks End To Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Benue killings: Alia gifts N380m to wives of deceased security personnel

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has gifted over N380 million to families of 76 deceased security personnel in the state. The governor, who spoke on Friday when he met with families of the deceased personnel in Government House Makurdi, also promised the children scholarships to enable them continue their […] The post Benue killings: Alia gifts N380m to wives of deceased security personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Adeyanju Hails Tinubu, DSS Boss Over Arraignment Of Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, for the arraignment of nine prime suspects linked to the recent killings in Benue and Plateau States. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adeyanju described the move as a “welcome step” […]

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5 d. ago Prosecuting alleged Benue, Plateau killers gives hope to affected communities – Adeyanju

By John Ogunsemore Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) for arraigning the alleged perpetrators of killings in Benue and Plateau states, saying it gave hope to affected communities seeking justice. He made this known in a Thursday statement shared on Facebook. On Wednesday, the […] The post Prosecuting alleged Benue, Plateau killers gives hope to affected communities – Adeyanju appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago DSS arraigns nine prime suspects over Benue, Plateau killings

One pleads guilty to unlawful possession of firearms Files fresh charge against suspected gunrunner arrested with seven M16 rifles The Sun The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday, September 3, arraigned nine individuals before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged complicity in recent killings in Benue and Plateau states. One of […] The post DSS arraigns nine prime suspects over Benue, Plateau killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago BREAKING: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

The DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with Seven M16 Rifles. The post BREAKING: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago UPDATED: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

The DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with seven M16 Rifles. The post UPDATED: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Yelwata: Nothing Has Changed Since Tinubu’s Benue Visit, Says Tiv Leader

Tinubu had visited Benue following renewed killings in the state that left scores dead, several injured, and many others displaced in June. The post Yelwata: Nothing Has Changed Since Tinubu’s Benue Visit, Says Tiv Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago ADC condemns APC over rising violence ahead of 2026 Ekiti governorship poll

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State has condemned in strong terms what it called “the disturbing rise in politically motivated violence within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state”. Citing the recent attacks within the APC in the state, the ADC said the development “is a dangerous sign […] The post ADC condemns APC over rising violence ahead of 2026 Ekiti governorship poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue, Plateau Killings: DSS Files Criminal Charge Against 9 Suspects

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, filed a criminal charge against nine suspects allegedly linked to the recent deadly attacks on Yelwata, Guma local government area of Benue State, and also parts of neighbouring Plateau State. The attacks left over 40 persons dead and several others injured. Many were also displaced in both […]

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1 week ago Delta Senator, Former Reps Member Trade Words Over Comments On Warri Unrest

The renewed crisis between Urhobo and Itsekiri youths of Delta State has drawn a battle line between a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, representing Warri federal constituency, and Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central. While the senator condemned the violence and lamented the damages done to the Urhobo Progressive Union […]

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2 w. ago Benue: Four Killed In Agatu As LG Chairman Condemns Violence

The Executive Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon. James Melvin Ejeh, has strongly condemned the killing of four residents in Egwuma and Ogbai communities by suspected Fulani terrorists. The victims, identified as a mother, her son, and two others, were killed on Wednesday in what the council boss described as a […] The post Benue: Four Killed In Agatu As LG Chairman Condemns Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in new attack

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen, suspected to be armed herdsmen militia, have killed a woman, her son, and two others in two communities of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Egwuma and Ogbai communities in the local government. As at the […] The post Benue: Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in new attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in renewed Benue attack

Tribune Online Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in renewed Benue attack No fewer than four people, including a mother and her son, were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders in two communities of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in renewed Benue attack Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Catholics Seek Divine Intervention On Insecurity As Mother, Son Killed In Benue Community

The Saint Joseph Orokam Catholic Community in Ogbadibo local government area of Benue State has decried the killing on Wednesday night of a woman and her son in Orokam, amidst the deteriorating security situation in the area, and has called for fasting and prayers to curb the menace. A native of the village residing in […]

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members 

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi    Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilise the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to return to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal on Thursday during […] The post Benue killings: Yelewata community appeals for security post, housing, cash support for displaced members  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Benue: Police confirm attack on Udei, Yelwata communities, 3 killed, 3 injured

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have attacked Udei and Yelwata communities in Guma Local Government (LG) killing three persons and injuring three others. Benue State Police Command has confirmed the attack. Our correspondent gathered that the gunmen attacked the communities between 5am and 7am yesterday,leaving three people dead, three others […] The post Benue: Police confirm attack on Udei, Yelwata communities, 3 killed, 3 injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Benue: Police confirm attack on Udei, Yelwata communities, 3 killed 3 injured 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have attacked Udei and Yelwata communities in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) killing three persons and injuring three others, the state Police Command has confirmed. Our correspondent gathered that the gunmen attacked the communities between 5am and 7am on Monday leaving three people dead, three […] The post Benue: Police confirm attack on Udei, Yelwata communities, 3 killed 3 injured  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Women Protest As Suspected Herdsmen Kill Three In Fresh Yelwata Attack

The steady but unfortunate killings in Benue have attracted national outrage and global attention with many calling for an end to the carnage. The post Women Protest As Suspected Herdsmen Kill Three In Fresh Yelwata Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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