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Insecurity
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Bandit Assault in Sokoto Village Leaves Two Dead and Three Hurt
Two individuals were killed and three wounded during an attack on Kwaren Gamba, Sokoto, by militants linked to Bello Turji.
Youth Group Reports 200 Deaths in Five Months of Plateau Violence
A coalition of Plateau State indigenous youth groups claims that 200 people have been killed in persistent violence over the last five months, as Governor Mutfwang calls for a more aggressive military response to the region's insecurity.
Governor Alia pledges to clear Benue of insurgents to revive Taraku Mills
Governor Hyacinth Alia has intensified his commitment to securing Benue State, stating that removing threats is essential to restoring the dormant Taraku Mills and supporting local agriculture.
Idoma Diaspora Warns Tinubu: Forbearance Should Not Be Misinterpreted as Frailty
The Idoma Association USA has formally urged President Tinubu to boost security in Benue South, warning that their community's continued restraint in the face of deadly attacks should not be misinterpreted as weakness.
Vigilante Commander Murdered by Bandits Leading to Road Protests in Katsina
A vigilante leader was killed by armed bandits in Katsina, sparking highway protests that were later dispersed by security forces.
Residents Anxious as Armed Herdsmen Enter Benue Communities
Communities in Benue State's Logo LGA are facing widespread fear as reports of armed herdsmen entering the region trigger concerns over safety and potential attacks on farmers.
Residents Flee Ankpechi Following Armed Herdsmen Raid in Benue
Families have abandoned the Ankpechi community in Benue State after armed herdsmen raided the area on Thursday, injuring one person and looting local food stores.
Peter Obi decries school abductions as an attack on Nigeria’s future
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for urgent action following the kidnapping of students and staff in Kogi State, warning that schools must not become sites of violence.
Gunmen Attack Kogi School, Seize Principal, Examiner, and Students
Gunmen kidnapped a school principal, a NECO official, and students in Kogi State, prompting a massive state-led rescue operation as stakeholders demand better protection for Nigerian schools.
Examining the Controversy Behind Oyo Governor Makinde’s UN Probe Request
Governor Seyi Makinde faces fierce political criticism for suggesting a UN-led investigation into the recent mass abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State, sparking a debate over government accountability and political hypocrisy.