6 h. ago Benue Killings: SGF visits Yelewata, says Tinubu poised to end carnage

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Senator George Akume has condoled the people of Yelewata and the entire Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State over the June 13 killings in their community. Senator Akume also called on them to remain calm and steadfast as […] The post Benue Killings: SGF visits Yelewata, says Tinubu poised to end carnage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PICTORIAL: Enenche, Wife Visit Benue Community Over Killings, Distribute Relief Materials

The Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche and his wife, Dr (Mrs) Becky Enenche, have paid a heartfelt visit to Yelwata community of Guma local government area of Benue State on Tuesday, following the recent gruesome attacks that claimed several lives and displaced many. Speaking to journalists upon arrival, Dr Enenche […]

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10 h. ago Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims

Reality star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya, has come under criticism following his appeal for donations to support victims of the recent attack in Yelewata, Benue State. Suspected Fulani herdsmen were reported to have invaded the community, leading to the tragic death of many residents. The attack sparked outrage across the country, with many Nigerians demanding […] The post Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago MACBAN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands End To Ethnic Profiling Of Fulani Herders

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent deadly attack on Yelewata community of Guma LGA in Benue State, calling for an end to the cycle of violence and what it described as systemic ethnic profiling of Fulani pastoralists. In a statement released on Wednesday, MACBAN National President, Baba Othman […]

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34 h. ago Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue

Tribune Online Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue In a swift response to the recent attack on Yelwata community in Benue State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected by the incident. Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue Tribune Online

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36 h. ago “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s response to the killing of over 200 people in Benue State. Reports indicate that more than 200 people were allegedly burnt alive in one of the latest herdsmen attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which has received […] The post “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In a compassionate show of solidarity, the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has donated 500 loaves of BIPC bread and 1,000 sachets of water to victims displaced by the recent deadly attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The Group Managing Director of […] The post BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Benue Massacre: MUTUK demands end to genocidal slaughter of Tiv people

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Executive Committee and members of Mzough U Tiv UK (MUTUK) has expressed deep sorrow, outrage, and unreserved condemnation of the continued mass killings of Tiv people across Benue State demanding an immediate end to the killings. The peaceful community of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area was once again subjected […] The post Benue Massacre: MUTUK demands end to genocidal slaughter of Tiv people appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. 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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62 h. ago IG Condemns Benue Killings, Says Attacks Threat To National Sovereignty

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire nation. IGP Egbetokun who made this known during his […]

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62 h. ago CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, alongside Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Monday visited Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State to assess the aftermath of the gruesome attack that claimed the lives of over 200 villagers. This visit follows national outrage and mounting calls for federal intervention […] The post CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago “We Can End This” — 2Baba Urges Stakeholders To Unite Over Benue Attacks

Nigerian music legend and Benue State’s Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has called the ongoing killings in parts of the state a national emergency. Idibia conveyed deep concern over the unending violence, expressing heartbreak that the attacks keep happening with no permanent resolution from those in power. […] The post “We Can End This” — 2Baba Urges Stakeholders To Unite Over Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago IGP Arrives Benue After Massacre, Orders Tactical Deployment

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State following a gruesome attack in the Yelewata community of Guma LGA that left nearly 250 people dead. The victims were reportedly burnt alive by suspected Fulani herdsmen, sparking outrage and renewed fears over insecurity in the state. The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the […] The post IGP Arrives Benue After Massacre, Orders Tactical Deployment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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9 d. ago Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies

Tribune Online Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies The philanthropist also facilitated the deployment of some military personnel to Aondona community. Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Suspected herdsmen launch attack on Benue community, many feared dead

Suspected herdsmen attacked the Tyoshin community in Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, with many dead in the onslaught. Local sources revealed that the armed men stormed the area under the cover of darkness, unleashing terror on the residents. As of the time of filing this […] The post Suspected herdsmen launch attack on Benue community, many feared dead appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police recover three dead bodies in fresh herdsmen attack on Makurdi

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command said it has recovered three dead bodies after armed herdsmen attacked Agan community in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Our correspondent gathered that the herdsmen invaded the community at about 6 pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, firing indiscriminately and burning homes. Locals told newsmen that […] The post Police recover three dead bodies in fresh herdsmen attack on Makurdi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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