8 h. ago Many feared killed as herders renew attacks on Benue community

Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced. A resident of the area, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault in a distressed phone call to journalists. “We Read More

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9 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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12 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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6 d. ago Thunderstorm kills 3 in Imo community, 4 in critical condition

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Three indigenes from Obidi, Agwa in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State have been killed by thunderstorm on Tuesday.  A source from the area who simply identified himself as Chukwu said four others were left in critical condition after the incident following a brief rainfall that evening . Palpable fear […] The post Thunderstorm kills 3 in Imo community, 4 in critical condition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue

No fewer than two persons have been killed, while 13 passenger were abducted following an attack by gunmen on a commercial bus belonging to Benue State government. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the fully loaded bus […] The post Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo killings: Shops shut in Sokoto amid fears of retaliation

There is palpable tension in Sokoto State as rumours of protest over the recent killings of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State of Nigeria, by local hunters in the state. Our correspondent in the state who monitored the incident on Friday gathered that most business areas occupied by non-indigenes, especially the Igbos, are under lock Read More

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2 w. ago Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has condemned the escalating violence in her constituency, urging President Bola Tinubu to deploy security forces to combat suspected herdsmen attacks. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the two-term lawmaker described the killings as a “national emergency,” citing recent […] The post Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wife Of Killer Cop Shuts Down Business Over Fear Of Reprisal Attack  

Wife of the Calabar killer cop, Inspector Effiong Bassey, who went berserk on Sunday and opened fire on passersby, has shut down her provision shop for fear of reprisal attacks by families of the deceased. LEADERSHIP gathered that the son of the deceased, who died as a result of gunfire victims, had vowed to retaliate against the […]

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3 w. ago Many soldiers feared killed as B’Haram attacks Borno military base

A yet-to-be-confirmed number of soldiers were feared killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday. Local sources confirmed to The PUNCH that the attack occurred in the evening when the insurgents launched an assault on the military formation, firing Read More

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3 w. ago Attacks by Sahelian terrorists: Niger, Benue, Edo states scramble to boost food supply, farmers’ security

By John Adams (Minna), Scholastica Hir (Makurdi) and Lucky Ighomuaye (Benin) Not a few people rejoiced at news that the prices of foodstuff had started to show a downward trend. This was a significant, pleasant and heartwarming development for the nation.     However, on the heels of the encouraging measurable drop in foodstuff prices […] The post Attacks by Sahelian terrorists: Niger, Benue, Edo states scramble to boost food supply, farmers’ security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 1 Feared Killed In Fresh Communal Clash Between Osun Communities

One person has been reportedly killed in a renewed hostilities over land ownership between Ifon-Orolu and Ilobu communities in Osun State. Meanwhile, Osun State government has directed immediate security operations to restore peace between the warring communities and further urged the constituted peace committee over the matter to revive the lost peace in the areas. […]

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3 w. ago Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack

Tribune Online Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have killed five people, including two soldiers, in a renewed attack on two Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Fear grips Plateau community following MACBAN chairman’s killing

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Fears of reprisals have engulfed Barakin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State following the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in the area, Mallam Mohammadu Adamu. Adamu was reportedly assassinated by gunmen in the area on Wednesday. The State Chairman of MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf […] The post Fear grips Plateau community following MACBAN chairman’s killing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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