Security & Crime
BENUE COMMUNITY ON THE EDGE AS ARMED ATTACKERS MAIM BOAT OPERATOR, INJURE 3 AT AFUBO ISLAND
Fear grips Makurdi after a violent attack at Afubo Island left a boat operator maimed and three others injured, sparking fresh concerns over security and alleged criminal hideouts near key military locations.
BISHOP ANAGBE REJECTS IDP RESETTLEMENT PLAN IN BENUE, DEMANDS SECURITY FOR SAFE RETURN
“Bishop Wilfred Anagbe urges authorities to abandon IDP resettlement plans in Benue, insisting the only lasting solution is the safe return of displaced persons to their ancestral homes with adequate security.”
YELEWATA MASSACRE SUSPECT FAINTS DURING COURT HEARING — JUSTICE ABDULMALIK ADJOURNS
Trial in Yelewata massacre halts as suspect Haruna Abdullahi collapses in court; judge adjourns proceedings to March 30–31 for urgent medical attention. Defendants face 57 terrorism-related charges over the deadly attack that killed about 150 people.
TARABA VIOLENCE ESCALATES, MILITIAS ATTACK TSE-AKUMEN, RESIDENTS DEAD
Militias attacked Tse-Akumen in Taraba, killing Mr. Peverga Abar, sparking grief and renewed fears over local security as clashes between farmers and herders escalate.
NIGER BRIDGE DESTRUCTION THREATENS TRADE LINK TO KEBBI, BENIN REPUBLIC—WITNESSES
Suspected terrorists have blown up a major bridge in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, severing a critical trade route linking several communities and markets, residents and local sources have said.The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening along the Wawa–Luma–Guffanti road, a stra...
SURVIVOR RECOUNTS ORDEAL AS BANDITS BURN HOMES, CHASE RESIDENTS IN TARABA VILLAGE
Suspected bandits fleeing military operations attacked Tarveshimam in Taraba, burning four houses and chasing residents. No casualties were recorded, though survivors recount a narrow escape.
TIV COMMUNITIES IN TARABA SOUND ALARM OVER SECURITY THREATS, CALL ON GOVERNMENT FOR URGENT ACTION
Tiv communities in Ikyaior, Jandekyula, and Vaase, Taraba, have raised alarm over security threats, urging the state government and security agencies to act urgently to protect lives and prevent potential attacks.
ADO CHAIRMAN HAILS ALIA, SECURITY AGENCIES AS COURT JAILS 9 KIDNAPPERS IN BENUE
Nine kidnappers have been convicted over the abduction of worshippers in Ado, Benue, as authorities successfully rescued all victims. The council chairman praised Governor Alia and security agencies for their swift action and commitment to justice.
POLICE INSPECTOR KILLED NEAR MAKURDI IDP CAMP, FLEE WITH SERVICE RIFLE
Gunmen killed a police inspector near an IDP camp in Makurdi and escaped with his service rifle. Security agencies have begun investigations, while residents express fears over rising insecurity in the area.
GOV. ALIA ENDORSES STATE POLICE, SAYS GOVERNORS MUST CONTROL SECURITY STRUCTURE
Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared Benue State's full support for the establishment of State police, stressing that governors must have operational control of security structures to effectively safeguard their states.Alia made the position known on Tuesday