57 h. ago Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Again, villagers in Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government, Benue state,are currently on the run as herdsmen have reportedly besieged their community, attacking, killing innocent citizens and burning houses. Our correspondent gathered that three corpses have already been recovered from the scene as at the time of filing […] The post Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Villagers in Otobi community, Akpa District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, are fleeing as suspected herdsmen have attacked, reportedly killing residents and burning houses. As of this report, three corpses have been recovered. Locals said the gunmen invaded around 5:30 pm on Tuesday, killing an unconfirmed number of people, […] The post Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue traditional rulers warn against negotiating with herders 

The traditional rulers in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State have warned against negotiating with herders to cede land within the council. This resolution was made at the end of an extraordinary expanded sitting of Gwer West LG Traditional Council held on Saturday at the palace of Ter Tyoshin in Naka and presided Read More

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8 d. ago Benue: Villagers flee as armed herdsmen kill two in Gwer West

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Residents of Atukpu community in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have abandoned their homes after suspected herdsmen killed two people near Naka, the council headquarters, on Tuesday. Locals told our correspondent by phone that one victim was murdered in Atukpu village, just one kilometre from Naka along […] The post Benue: Villagers flee as armed herdsmen kill two in Gwer West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspected Herdsmen Kill Young Graduate During Camping Event In Abuja

A young Igala graduate, John Johnson, was tragically murdered by suspected herdsmen on March 29, 2025, in Zaina, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo, within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Johnson had been attending a Boys’ Brigade camping event when he became a victim of the violent attack. This heartbreaking incident has left his family devastated, as […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Kill Young Graduate During Camping Event In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peaceful elections, good governance: NGO meets Benue stakeholders ahead of 2027

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi As part of activities to entrench good governance in Benue state and Nigeria at large, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), the SOS Children’s Villages, has met with Benue stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections. The town hall was part of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN […] The post Peaceful elections, good governance: NGO meets Benue stakeholders ahead of 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Suspected Fulani Headsmen Invade Benue Communities, Kill Villagers

A yet to be ascertain number of persons have been killed by assailants suspected to be Fulani Headsmen in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the criminal elements on Wednesday, stormed Mgbaigbe and Mbaitye, area in a coordinated assault. Confirming the attacks to newsmen on Thursday, President General of Mdzough […] The post Suspected Fulani Headsmen Invade Benue Communities, Kill Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Angry Protesters Storm Ondo Community As Suspected Herdsmen Kill Five Farmers

Some angry protesters have stormed Akure communities to protest the alleged killing of five farmers by suspected herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that assailants invaded the community in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving five persons dead. READ MORE: Ondo Police Arrest Suspected Criminals, […] The post Angry Protesters Storm Ondo Community As Suspected Herdsmen Kill Five Farmers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago JUST IN: Protest erupts in Ondo as herdsmen kill five farmers

Tension gripped Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as farmers took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of five people by suspected herdsmen at Aba Oyinbo community in Akure North Local Government Area. It was gathered that the assailants invaded the community in the early hours of Wednesday, opening fire on the Read More

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