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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.
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.
Nigerian military and DSS apprehend alleged explosives specialist for IPOB/ESN in Abia
A collaborative mission between the Nigerian Army and the DSS has resulted in the capture of a suspected explosives specialist linked to IPOB and ESN in Abia State.
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.
Ochetoha K’Idoma Forum Alleges Negligence by Security Forces in Otukpo Attacks
The Ochetoha K’Idoma Forum accuses security agencies of failing to act on intelligence provided by the Och’Idoma regarding deadly attacks in Otukpo, which resulted in 20 deaths.
Armed men abduct Oyo school headmaster, request 30 million naira ransom
Suspected bandits have kidnapped Matthew Kolawale Owoade, a 60-year-old school headmaster in Oyo State, and are demanding a N30 million ransom for his release.
Police Confirm Eight Dead Following Terrorist Raid in Benue
Benue State police confirm that eight people, including three children, died in a suspected terrorist attack in the Otukpo Local Government Area.
Peter Obi Urges Tinubu Administration to Boost Security After Benue and Plateau Attacks
Peter Obi has called for immediate government action and a new security strategy following deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states that claimed dozens of lives.
Oriire Families Hesitant to Send Rescued Students Back to Schools After 56-Day Ordeal
Parents of children kidnapped in Oyo State's Oriire region are reluctant to return them to their former schools, citing lasting trauma from their 56-day captivity.
Violence erupts in Benue and Plateau as 27 killed in weekend attacks
Gunmen killed at least 27 people across Benue and Plateau states over the weekend, including an entire family of nine, fueling protests and intensifying concerns about regional insecurity.