Four k!lled as suspected herders attack Benue communities
Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four people and destroyed several properties in different communities within Tombu Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. A community leader, Joseph Anawah, confirmed that the attack happened on Monday, August 25. He explained that the suspected Fulani attackers stormed the area around 3:00 p.m. and set […]
We’ll flush out bandits in Katsina – COAS vows
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, visited Katsina State on Sunday after the killings in Malumfashi Local Government Area. He promised that the military will deal decisively with bandits disturbing communities in the state. Oluyede, who was on an operational visit, met with the acting governor, Faruk Lawal, at the Government House. […]
Nigeria worse than country at war – Chidoka
Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has raised serious concerns about the current state of Nigeria, saying the situation is even worse than that of a country at war. During a recent interview on Channels Television, Chidoka explained that Nigeria’s level of instability today goes beyond what is usually seen in civil wars. He noted that […]
We’ll keep mourning needles losses if security not tackled – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has once again raised concern about the worsening insecurity in Nigeria. On his official X handle, Obi condemned the brutal killing of worshippers in Katsina State, describing the incident as heartbreaking and devastating. The former Anambra governor urged leaders to place value on human life, stressing that […]
‘Killings now epidemic in Nigeria’ – Atiku on Katsina mosque attack
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep worry over the rising killings of innocent Nigerians. He said the situation has grown so bad that it now feels like an epidemic, endangering the very essence of Nigeria’s humanity. On Tuesday, gunmen stormed a mosque during early morning prayers in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local […]
Five k!lled, houses razed in fresh Plateau attack
Suspected herdsmen attacked Tim village in Chakfem District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025. The violence left five people dead and destroyed 10 thatched homes. Several others were injured during the attack and are now receiving medical care at local hospitals. Security expert Zagazola Makama said early investigations […]
Benue: Suspected herdsmen k!ll farmer in fresh attack on Yelewata community
Armed men, suspected to be herdsmen, carried out an attack in Yelewata community, located in Nyiev Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing one farmer. The violent incident took place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This comes just two weeks after another attack left three residents dead and three others injured. It […]
Court grants DSS request to protect identity of witnesses in trial of Owo church massacre suspects
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the Department of State Services (DSS) to hide the identities of witnesses in the trial of five men accused of carrying out the June 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the approval on Tuesday, August 19, after […]
Bandits strike again, kill one, kidnap two in Plateau
Armed bandits attacked Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday, killing one person and kidnapping two others. The incident was reported by security expert Zagazola Makama, who said the attack happened around 12:15 a.m. when some youths were ambushed on their way to Barkin Ladi town. According to him, the gunmen opened […]
Katsina assembly chief whip cries over worsening insecurity
The Chief Whip of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Umar Dikko, broke down in tears during a plenary session while lamenting the worsening insecurity in Matazu Local Government Area. Dikko, who represents Matazu constituency, revealed that bandits have taken over large parts of the area, leaving residents in fear and unable to live […]