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INSECURITY WORSENS IN BENUE AS ACADEMICS RAISE ALARM OVER KILLINGS, LAND SEIZURES IN GWER-EAST, GWER-WEST
Rising attacks in Gwer-East and Gwer-West have triggered fresh concerns, as academics warn of killings, land seizures, and growing fear among farmers, with many unable to safely access their farmlands.
BENUE: SUSPECTED HERDSMEN WIPE OUT FAMILY OF 4 IN FRESH GUMA ATTACK
Suspected herdsmen killed a woman and three sons in Guma, Benue, leaving one child wounded. The attack deepens fear as violence escalates in the community, with security response yet to be confirmed.
PETER OBI BLASTS TINUBU OVER PLATEAU VISIT, SAYS LEADERSHIP ABSENT' AFTER SKIPPING ATTACK SCENE
Peter Obi has criticised President Tinubu’s Plateau visit, saying his failure to reach the Angwan Rukuba attack scene reflects poor leadership and weak empathy, warning it deepens citizens’ sense of neglect amid ongoing insecurity.
BENUE: TOR SANKERA RECEIVES CEREMONIAL CHAIR, VOWS TO RESTORE PEACE BEFORE YEAR-END
Tor Sankera, Chief David Sevav, pledges to restore peace in Sankera before year-end after receiving a ceremonial chair, describing it as a call to duty while reaffirming his commitment to unity, security, and grassroots development.
UNIJOS VICE-CHANCELLOR APPROVES EXAM POSTPONEMENT AFTER ANGUWAN RUKUBA KILLINGS
Exams at University of Jos have been postponed after deadly attacks in Anguwan Rukuba, with students and staff advised to stay indoors as security concerns heighten.
ONE DEAD, ANOTHER INJURED AS SUSPECTED HERDERS ATTACK BENUE COMMUNITY
Suspected herders attacked Agbaaye village in Benue’s Buruku LGA, leaving one dead and another injured. Security forces responded swiftly, but the assailants fled, heightening fears as residents call for stronger protection against recurring attacks.
9 BENUE CHURCH WORSHIPPERS RESCUED WITHOUT RANSOM, SAYS ADO LG CHAIRMAN
Nine worshippers abducted at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon, were rescued unharmed without ransom, says Ado LG Chairman Sunny Oche, praising security agencies for their coordinated efforts and improved local collaboration.
BISHOP APOCHI RAISES ALARM OVER INSECURITY, URGES PEACE & RESPONSIBLE POLITICS IN BENUE
Bishop Apochi warns that rising insecurity and vote-buying are endangering lives, unity, and development in Benue, urging citizens, leaders, and voters to embrace peace, reject political inducements, and choose integrity for lasting progress.
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.”