1 week ago Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued on Tuesday by NEF’s spokesperson, […] The post Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia said the killing of two Kano indigenes, Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad, in the state is barbaric and unacceptable. The governor condemned the killing, which occurred in Agan settlement in Makurdi, in a Tuesday statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. […] The post Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Northern CAN Condemns Killing Of Innocent Kaduna Travellers In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has said it is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent brutal attack and killing of innocent Kaduna travellers in Mangun, Mangu local government area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the secretary of Northern CAN, […]

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1 week ago NEF Denounces Plateau Killings, Demands Urgent Action On Northern Nigeria’s Security Collapse

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday by NEF’s spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika […]

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1 week ago Plateau killings: CNG demands immediate justice for slain travellers

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed deep grief and outrage over the gruesome killing of innocent travellers in Plateau State, describing the June 20 attack as a barbaric, cold-blooded assault that underscores the persistent threat to peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. According to the group, 31 individuals, including women and […] The post Plateau killings: CNG demands immediate justice for slain travellers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Northern CAN Condemns Killing Of Kaduna Wedding Guests In Plateau

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed deep sadness and outrage over the recent brutal killing of Kaduna travellers in Mangu, Mangu local government area of Plateau State. Northern CAN, in a statement on Tuesday by its Secretary, Elder Sunday Oibe, condemned the […]

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1 week ago Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity

Tribune Online Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned the brutal killing of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, calling the atrocity a reflection of... Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity Tribune Online

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1 week ago Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau

Tribune Online Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Monday condemned in strong terms the killings of 12 wedding travelers which occurred in Plateau State, last weekend. Reps’ Minority Caucus condemns killings of travellers in Plateau Tribune Online

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1 week ago Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the killing of innocent travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that must not go unpunished. The incident, which occurred on Friday, June 20, 2025, involved an 18-seater bus conveying passengers from Basawa community […] The post Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Northern Senators Condemn Killing Of Kaduna Travellers In Plateau

The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned in strong terms, the Friday brutal killing of innocent travellers in Mangu local government area of Plateau State. In a statement on Monday in Abuja by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, the Forum described the attack as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that has no place in […]

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1 week ago ‘Barbaric, Unacceptable’, Tinubu Condemns Murder Of Wedding Guests In Plateau

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of 12 travellers in Plateau State, urging security forces to ensure the arrest and punishment of the culprits. Reacting to the news of the murder of 12 wedding guests from Kaduna State, including the father and brother of the groom, the President described the heinous action as unacceptable […]

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1 week ago Tinubu: Lynching of travellers in Plateau unacceptable, barbaric

Orders police, others to fish out perpetrators From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal lynching of 12 travellers, including wedding guests and close relatives of the groom, in Plateau State. The victims were en route from Zaria in Kaduna State to Jos when the tragic attack occurred. Describing the killings […] The post Tinubu: Lynching of travellers in Plateau unacceptable, barbaric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Speaker Abass, Reps Minority Caucus condemn killing of 12 travelers in Plateau

Tribune Online Speaker Abass, Reps Minority Caucus condemn killing of 12 travelers in Plateau The victims were traveling to Qua'an Pan LGA for a wedding ceremony when the incident occurred on Friday night. Speaker Abass, Reps Minority Caucus condemn killing of 12 travelers in Plateau Tribune Online

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1 week ago Hoodlums intercept wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau, kill 12

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than 12 persons were killed as hoodlums intercepted their vehicle while travelling from Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna state to Qua’an Pan local government area of Plateau state for a wedding ceremony. It was gathered that the victims were travelling in an 18-seater bus, belonging to Ahmadu Bello […] The post Hoodlums intercept wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau, kill 12 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Hoodlums ambush wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau, kill 12

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than 12 persons were killed as hoodlums intercepted their vehicle while travelling from Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna state to Qua’an Pan local government area of Plateau state for a wedding ceremony. It was gathered that the victims were travelling in an 18-seater bus, belonging to Ahmadu Bello […] The post Hoodlums ambush wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau, kill 12 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue Killings Barbaric, Disturbing, Totally Unacceptable – Kalu

Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the killings in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma local government area of Benue state, describing them as barbaric, disturbing and unacceptable. Kalu, therefore, urged security agencies to collaborate and act decisively to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Condoling […]

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2 w. ago Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on collaboration

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Kalu, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, described the killings as barbaric and totally unacceptable. The deputy speaker, […] The post Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago JNI Condemns Fresh Killings In Benue, Urges National Action To End Bloodshed

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has condemned the renewed killings in parts of Benue State, describing the incident as gruesome, barbaric, and unacceptable in a civilised society. A statement issued by the religious body under the leadership of its president-general, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, expressed deep pain and concern […]

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