90 m. ago Armed Herders Attacking Benue Didn’t Come With Cattle – Gov Alia

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the recent killings in the state were perpetrated by armed herders who came to the state without cattle. On June 14, over 100 people were killed by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in the Guma local government area of the state. By Sunday, the […]

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12 h. ago Outrage as Dauda hosts political rally amid escalating bandit attacks in Zamfara

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A growing wave of criticism has trailed Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for hosting a political rally in the state capital, Gusau, shortly after returning from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, despite a surge in deadly bandit attacks that have claimed hundreds of lives across multiple local government areas. The Zamfara […] The post Outrage as Dauda hosts political rally amid escalating bandit attacks in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 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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33 h. ago Tinubu orders security crackdown, calls for reconciliation to end Benue crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has renewed his directive to security agencies to implement earlier orders aimed at restoring lasting peace and security in Benue State following a recent wave of deadly reprisal attacks. In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the President reaffirmed the administration’s […] The post Tinubu orders security crackdown, calls for reconciliation to end Benue crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Taraba community laments govt’s neglect after herdsmen attack

Tribune Online Taraba community laments govt’s neglect after herdsmen attack The Munga Dosso community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has lamented what it described as complete neglect by the government following a recent deadly attack by suspected herdsmen, which left several people dead and others injured. Taraba community laments govt’s neglect after herdsmen attack Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Benue governor accuses lawmakers, politicians of sponsoring deadly attacks

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has accused unnamed politicians and some serving members of the National Assembly of orchestrating the violent attacks ravaging the state. read more Benue governor accuses lawmakers, politicians of sponsoring deadly attacks

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2 w. ago Suspected herdsmen launch attack on Benue community, many feared dead

Suspected herdsmen attacked the Tyoshin community in Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, with many dead in the onslaught. Local sources revealed that the armed men stormed the area under the cover of darkness, unleashing terror on the residents. As of the time of filing this […] The post Suspected herdsmen launch attack on Benue community, many feared dead appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police recover three dead bodies in fresh herdsmen attack on Makurdi

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command said it has recovered three dead bodies after armed herdsmen attacked Agan community in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Our correspondent gathered that the herdsmen invaded the community at about 6 pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, firing indiscriminately and burning homes. Locals told newsmen that […] The post Police recover three dead bodies in fresh herdsmen attack on Makurdi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Governor Radda Rolls Out New Security Measures After Deadly Bandits’ Attack In Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has reiterated his administration’s resolve to end the menace of banditry following a brutal attack that claimed several lives in Gobirawa village, Dutsinma Local Government Area. Governor Radda, who visited the community on Friday to condole with victims’ families, expressed deep regret over the incident. “As soon as we […] The post Governor Radda Rolls Out New Security Measures After Deadly Bandits’ Attack In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Fresh bandit attacks in Katsina leave 10 dead, dozens injured, abducted

Tribune Online Fresh bandit attacks in Katsina leave 10 dead, dozens injured, abducted Terror returned to Katsina State over the weekend as armed bandits unleashed a deadly assault on Gobirawa and Kuki villages in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area. Fresh bandit attacks in Katsina leave 10 dead, dozens injured, abducted Tribune Online

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