45 h. ago From Plateau to Benue: Nigeria’s failure to anticipate crises is costing lives

It is little wonder that the spate of killings across Nigeria shows no signs of abating—despite repeated assurances from the read more From Plateau to Benue: Nigeria’s failure to anticipate crises is costing lives

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54 h. ago Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has voiced serious concern over the escalating violence in parts of Nigeria, especially the persistent killings in Plateau and Benue States. Speaking during the grand finale of the 2025 Eledumare Festival held in Lagos on Wednesday, Adams called on the federal government to restructure the […] The post Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ifeanyi Ejiofor, human rights lawyer and counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged indigenous communities in Benue and Plateau States to organise lawful self-defence against ongoing killings by suspected armed herdsmen. Speaking in response to what he called a “blood harvest” before Easter 2025, Ejiofor expressed dismay at […] The post Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self-defence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived lack of empathy and decisive leadership amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis. CISLAC condemned the president’s silence and absence at a time when Nigerians urgently need direction and healing, stressing that leadership demands presence and […] The post CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security

The United Towns Agency (UTA) for North South Cooperation, Nigeria chapter, a United Nations accredited non-governmental organisation with UN ECOSOC consultative status, has asked the federal government to take proactive measures to stop the wanton killing of innocent citizens in the country. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the UTA Country President, Amb Abigail Amalaha, […] The post UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings

Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their own safety amid insecurity challenge facing the country. Mr. Danjuma warned that the escalating unrest across Nigeria, particularly in Plateau and Benue State cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. Speaking during an Easter appreciation event in Takum […] The post “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ONSET Of PLANTING SEASON Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production

The Nigerian farming community and other agriculture stakeholders are apprehensive that the renewed attacks on villages in some states of the federation could seriously damage this year’s planting season. They warned that if the deadly attacks on farmers by bandits and insurgents continued in agrarian communities in Benue, Borno, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, the […]

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7 d. ago Christian Youths Condemn Plateau, Benue Killings, Seek Urgent Action

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has vehemently condemned the ongoing carnage in Plateau and Benue States, saying the relentless onslaught against innocent civilians by lawless bandits was an affront on natural justice and a gross violation of the sanctity and dignity of human life. In a statement signed by the Convener, Concerned Christian Youth Forum, […]

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7 d. ago Plateau Diaspora Group Seeks Decisive Action To End Killings

A Diaspora group under the auspices of Plateau Association, USA, Inc., (PSA-USA) has said the continued killings in the state “are not isolated incidents or mere clashes but deliberate acts of terror, targeting peaceful communities with impunity.” The PSA-USA, in a statement signed by its President, Dr Bartholomew Shepkong, and made available to journalists in […]

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7 d. ago We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the relentless killings in Benue and Plateau states, lamenting the rising number of mass burials as a result of incessant attacks by armed bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Convener of the group, James Paul Adama, described the spate of violence in […] The post We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Atiku questions Tinubu’s prolonged stay in France amidst Plateau, Benue killings

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has berated President Bola Tinubu for remaining in France while violence and killings persist in Benue and Plateau states. In a statement released by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku stated that President Tinubu cannot keep feasting and enjoying himself while countless lives are Read More

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8 d. ago FG reaffirms commitment to tackling insecurity amid rising attacks

The Federal Government has again assured citizens of its commitment to end insecurity in the country. In states such as Plateau, Benue, and Borno, among others, recent attacks by non-state actors have led to the loss of many lives. These incidents have prompted individuals in various quarters to question the government’s efforts. Speaking at the Read More

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9 d. ago Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Zumunta Association USA Inc., a pan-Northern Nigerian diaspora group based in Washington D.C., has condemned the spate of killings in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria and called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to end the bloodshed. In a statement by the National […] The post Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau, Benue govs must unite to defeat rampaging terrorists – MBF

The Middle Belt Forum has called on the governors of Plateau and Benue states to unite and develop strategies to defend their people against rampaging terrorists. This is even as a former Military Governor of Plateau State, Rear Admiral Bitrus Atukum (retd.) has criticised the federal government’s approach to addressing insecurity in the state, saying Read More

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2 w. ago Dickson decries Benue, Plateau killings, seeks ban on open grazing

The former governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, has condoled with Benue and Plateau governors over the recent killings in their states. The former governor of Bayelsa described the incidents as “dastardly and callous” attacks on innocent lives. Dickson, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, said that several states, including Benue, Plateau, and Zamfara, Read More

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2 w. ago Stop killing our farmers, Ogun women protest, seek Abiodun, Tinubu’s intervention

Women in Ogun State on Wednesday held a peaceful protest to call the attention of the government to the growing insecurity which they said is at the heart of the acute food shortage in the country. The women specifically called on the government to take more decisive action against some criminal herders destroying what some Read More

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2 w. ago Sen Dickson consoles Benue, Plateau people, renews call for ranching to end killings

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has renewed his call for the Federal Government to fast-track ranching as a solution to perennial farmers-herders clashes across the country. His position is contained in a condolence message to the governments and people of Benue and Plateau over the most recent killings in the States. “The time has come for […] The post Sen Dickson consoles Benue, Plateau people, renews call for ranching to end killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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