4 h. ago Gunmen Ambush Security Agents, Kill 2 NSCDC personnel, Injure Others In Benue

Armed men suspected to be herders have reportedly ambushed a joint security team in Benue State, killing two personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and injured three others while another three personnel were still missing. NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Michael Ejelikwu, who confirmed the killings in a telephone conversation with our […]

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8 h. ago Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of measures to curtail the escalating crisis and killings of innocent citizens in Benue and Taraba states, the Inter-faith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), Nigeria, has called on both governments, as well as the federal government, to increase their support for mediation and dialogue efforts. The Co-Chairman, IDFP Nigeria, […] The post Searching for peace: IDFP urges FG, Benue, Taraba govts to support dialogue, mediation efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide

Advocates formation of BENATA Forum From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Apparently piqued by the continuous gruesome killing of Benue citizens, the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, has called on the international community to intervene and save the poor farmers from what he continues to refer to as “genocidal invasion and land […] The post Tor Tiv seeks international community intervention in Benue genocide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Benue killings: VeryDarkMan has more empathy than you — Presidency blasts Peter Obi

Tribune Online Benue killings: VeryDarkMan has more empathy than you — Presidency blasts Peter Obi He described Obi as an “internally displaced politician” and accused him of playing politics with the tragedy in the state. Benue killings: VeryDarkMan has more empathy than you — Presidency blasts Peter Obi Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

…calls for technical and vocational education for skill acquisition among youths The Igwebuike Alaigbo, a pan-Igbo development group, has urged read more Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

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7 d. ago Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

Benue farmers on Thursday said that the state’s fertile farmlands had become killing fields for invaders. The farmers who bared read more Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

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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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1 week ago Benue community invaded by armed herders, police officers killed

No less than four police officers lost their lives on Sunday afternoon following an invasion by armed herders on Udei community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to reports, the attack was launched at about 11 am, and the invaders also tried to storm neighbouring Daudu. They were repelled by a combined […] The post Benue community invaded by armed herders, police officers killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged President Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s security, citing relentless killings in Benue, Plateau, and other states as alarming. Adams made this known in a statement released by his Special Media Assistant, Olawunmi Ojo, on Friday He condemned the recent attacks in Benue State that led to the deaths […] The post Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago VeryDarkMan No Longer ‘Dirty Boy’ — Blessing CEO Hails Activist’s Bravery Over Benue Killings

Famous relationship therapist and former critic of activist VeryDarkMan, Blessing CEO, has applauded him for his recent outreach to victims of the tragic attacks in Benue State. Blessing, who once referred to him as a ‘very dirty boy,’ posted a video on Instagram on Thursday praising the activist’s courage and strong stance on justice, particularly […] The post VeryDarkMan No Longer ‘Dirty Boy’ — Blessing CEO Hails Activist’s Bravery Over Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: NOA Applauds Swift Arrest Of Suspects By Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of suspects believed to be behind the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which led to multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the director-general of NOA, […]

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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 Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings

Seeks compensation for victims, deployment of troops Condemns killing of over 200 civilians in Benue attack Akpabio: Political sponsors will be brought to justice From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the recent massacre in Yelewata and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. It also urged […] The post Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP 

Tribune Online VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Disclosing the arrest in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, IGP Egbetokun said the police operatives were able to successfully arrest those suspected criminals... VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tiv community in Nasarawa tackles Alago leaders over comment on Benue killings 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Tiv Indigenes in Nasarawa State have tackled the leadership of Alago Ikweyi Gbayi Development Union over their derogatory statement on the recent killing in Yeleweta, Benue State.  Prof. Emmanuel Iornumbe Kucha, Acting President, Tiv Development Association, Nasarawa State, in a statement, on Wednesday, expressed surprise that such “insensitive” statement could come […] The post Tiv community in Nasarawa tackles Alago leaders over comment on Benue killings  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Yusuf, NSA Ribadu Attend Funeral Of 2 Slain Kano Youths In Abuja

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, joined other mourners at the funeral of two young men of Kano State origin, who were recently killed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The funeral prayer was held at the National Mosque in Abuja, drawing the presence […]

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2 w. ago Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

The fallout from President Tinubu’s June 18, 2025, condolence visit to Benue State—following massacres that killed 100–200 Christians in Yelewata—revealed read more Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

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2 w. ago Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia said the killing of two Kano indigenes, Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad, in the state is barbaric and unacceptable. The governor condemned the killing, which occurred in Agan settlement in Makurdi, in a Tuesday statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. […] The post Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home

Tribune Online Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home "As the European Union, we know that peace is only lasting when it is built on dialogue and mutual understanding between communities. Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday announced the arrest of 53 suspects said to be masterminds of the recent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau states that claimed several lives, with many others injured and displaced. The IGP said 26 were arrested for the attack in […] The post Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK-47 rifles used for the attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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