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Benue State
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Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Leaving One Dead
One person has died following an attack by suspected herdsmen in Ondo community, Benue State, occurring shortly after a separate fatal incident in the same local government area.
July 14, 2026
MACBAN Denounces Otukpo Murders and Warns Against Blaming Fulani Herders
MACBAN has condemned recent killings in Otukpo, Benue State, and urged the public to avoid blaming Fulani herders while investigations by security agencies remain ongoing.
July 13, 2026
Police Confirm Eight Deaths and Five Injuries in Otukpo-Nobi Attack
A weekend attack on the Otukpo-Nobi community in Benue State has resulted in eight deaths and five injuries, prompting a heavy police deployment and an active investigation.
July 13, 2026
Idoma Diaspora in the UK Demands Justice for Benue Attacks
The Idoma Community UK has demanded that the Benue State Government identify and prosecute the perpetrators behind recent deadly attacks in Otukpo and Ohimini.
July 13, 2026
Idoma Group Holds Security Agencies Accountable for Fatal Otukpo Attacks
The Och’etoha K’Idoma Forum Worldwide accuses security agencies of ignoring warnings prior to fatal attacks in Benue State that left 20 people dead.
July 13, 2026
Amnesty International calls for inquiry into fatal Benue State assault
Amnesty International has requested a formal investigation into the July 12, 2026, attack in Benue State that claimed at least 10 lives and caused widespread displacement.
July 13, 2026
Abba Moro Denounces Recent Benue Violence and Assault on FRSC Burial Convoy
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has condemned recent deadly attacks in Benue's Otukpo area and the kidnapping of mourners from a funeral convoy in Kogi State.
July 13, 2026
Aondoakaa and running mate denounce Otukpo violence, suggest new security strategy
PDP governorship candidate Mike Aondoakaa and his running mate have condemned a deadly attack in Otukpo and proposed a comprehensive security plan to curb regional violence.
July 12, 2026
27 Killed in Latest Wave of Violence Across Benue and Plateau States
At least 27 people have been killed in separate attacks across Benue and Plateau states, leaving communities in mourning and demanding government action against the perpetrators.
July 12, 2026
Suspected herdsmen kill 18 in Benue State attacks
At least 18 people were killed in separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Benue State's Otukpo area, triggering mass protests and government condemnation.
July 12, 2026