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Suspected Armed Herders K!ll Four, Injure 10 in Fresh Attacks on Benue Communities
At least four people were reportedly killed and 10 injured in separate attacks by suspected armed herders in Kwande LGA, Benue State, according to residents and a community leader. Official confirmation was pending.
Police Confirm Calm After One Dies, Over 10 Injured in Bali Farmer-Herder Clash
One person has been killed and more than 10 others injured after a farm dispute escalated into a violent farmer-herder clash in Pangri, Bali LGA of Taraba State. Police say the situation is now under control.
Police investigate Alleged woman who Set Lover's Daughters Ablaze in Benue
Two teenage girls have reportedly died after a hut was allegedly set ablaze in Ukum LGA of Benue State. Police have arrested a female suspect as investigations continue.
Police Arraign 55-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of 11-Year-Old Girl in Benue
An Upper Area Court in Gboko has remanded a 55-year-old man over allegations of gross indecency against an 11-year-old girl. The case was adjourned to July 29, 2026.
Police Confirm 18 Deaths After Renewed Communal Violence in Niger Community
At least 18 people have been killed in a renewed communal clash linked to a longstanding land dispute in Rafi LGA of Niger State. Police say 15 victims were burnt to death after attackers set a residential building on fire.
Ardo Risku Murder: Families Allege Police Arrested Innocent Youths During Otukpo Food Joint Raid
Families of several youths arrested over the killing of MACBAN Benue Chairman, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, insist their children are innocent and were detained during a police raid at a food joint in Otukpo.
"No Hiding Place for Killers" — SGF Akume Vows Justice for Slain Benue MACBAN Chairman
SGF George Akume has demanded that killers of Benue MACBAN chairman Alhaji Ardo Risku, murdered after a peace meeting in Otukpo, face trial. Benue Police have arrested 10 suspects in connection with the attack.
'We Will Bring All Culprits to Justice' — Benue CP as Police Arrest 10 Over MACBAN Chairman's Killing
The Benue Police Command has arrested 10 suspects over the killing of MACBAN Benue State Chapter Chairman, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isa, following overnight operations in Otukpo LGA.
Kogi Teacher D!es Seven Days After Parent's Assault Over Pupil Discipline; Police Open Homicide Probe
A 30-year-old Kogi State teacher is dead after a parent stormed her school and allegedly beat her for disciplining a pupil. Police have opened a culpable homicide investigation. The suspect is at large.
Benue Police Target Extortion, Order Immediate Closure of Illegal Checkpoints
Benue State Police Commissioner Cletus Nwadiogbu has ordered the immediate removal of all illegal roadblocks and unauthorized checkpoints across the state to curb extortion and improve public safety.