8 h. ago Benue residents allege ethnic cleansing as violence persists

By Chukwuma Umeorah Residents of Benue State have raised fresh alarm over continued deadly attacks in the region, describing the violence as genocidal and calling for urgent government intervention. This concern was expressed  yesterday ,during a town hall meeting,convened by the News Central Television in Makurdi, which brought together traditional rulers, security officials, civil society […] The post Benue residents allege ethnic cleansing as violence persists 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 Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability

Tribune Online Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability The group lamented the loss of innocent lives and the displacement of countless residents, urging immediate and decisive action from all levels of government. Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS

Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa has said that the troops of the Nigerian Army received false information before the recent killings in Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Musa noted that on the day of the attack, troops in Yelewata community were told that another community was under siege. […] The post Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “The Armed Forces Are With You” — CDS Assures Benue Residents

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has assured Benue State people that the armed forces will double the efforts in protecting them. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that General Musa’s statement is coming, following the recent killings of innocent residents in some parts of the state. It was gathered that over 200 villagers were murdered by […] The post “The Armed Forces Are With You” — CDS Assures Benue Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘I Lost 20 Family Members In 1 Night’, Survivor Recounts Horror Of Benue Massacre

In the latest wave of violence to hit Benue State, a resident of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of the State, Michael Ajah, has shared the devastating account of how he lost 20 members of his extended family during a late-night attack allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen. The assault, which occurred two […]

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Go beyond routine measures, Center tells security agencies

Tribune Online Benue killings: Go beyond routine measures, Center tells security agencies The Grassroots Center for Rights and Civic Orientation has condemned the latest wave of violence in Benue State, where suspected terrorists reportedly killed over 200 residents during a weekend attack on the Yelewata community. Benue killings: Go beyond routine measures, Center tells security agencies Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Killings: Benue People May Defend Themselves, David Mark Warns

Former Senate President, David Mark, has expressed concerns over the continuous brutal killings in Benue State, warning that residents may resort to defending themselves if the government does not adequately protect lives and property. Mark disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, on Sunday in Abuja, describing the wave of […]

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3 w. ago Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate President David Mark has raised alarm over the continued killings in Benue State, warning that residents may resort to self-defence if the government fails to protect them. Reacting to the recent spate of violence that has claimed over 200 lives and destroyed property in several communities, in a statement […] The post Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Govt Intercepts 33 Men Conveyed In Two Buses From Northern Nigeria Amid Fears Of Imminent Attack

The Benue State Government has confirmed the arrest of 33 men from Northern Nigeria who arrived in Makurdi on Saturday, June 15, 2025, sparking fears of a coordinated security threat in the wake of persistent killings in the state. According to reports, the men were conveyed in two buses and attempted to take residence in […] The post Benue Govt Intercepts 33 Men Conveyed In Two Buses From Northern Nigeria Amid Fears Of Imminent Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago I Lost Brother, Wife, Kids In Fresh Benue Attack – Yelwata Resident

A resident of Yelewata community in Guma local government area of Benue State, Mr. Desmond Adidi, has disclosed that his elder brother, Emmanuel, the wife and four children were among those killed in the night attack by gunmen in the area. Yelewata is along the Lafia-Makurdi expressway, a few kilometers from Kadarako in Obi local […]

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3 w. ago Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks

…Over 200 residents, IDPs, soldiers killed From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed yesterday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high-ranking officer in the army also revealed that two soldiers were also killed in […] The post Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s throats in fresh Benue attacks

…Over 200 residents, IDPs, soldiers killed From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed yesterday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high-ranking officer in the army also revealed that two soldiers were also killed in […] The post Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s throats in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Over 200 residents, including IDPs, soldiers killed in fresh Benue attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed Saturday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high ranking officer in the army also disclosed that two soldiers were killed in a separate attack same Saturday morning […] The post JUST IN: Over 200 residents, including IDPs, soldiers killed in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents

Some yet to be identified gunmen invaded Mtsewnem, Akondutyough village in the North Bank axis of Makurdi, Benue State, leaving three residents dead, while others were severely injured. It was gathered that the horrible incident happened on the 12th of June, 2025, a day when the nation celebrate Democracy Day. READ MORE: Benue NASS Members Tackle […] The post Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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