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Wednesday, 28 May 2025 04:49

Dozens killed in renewed violence in Benue and Plateau states

Fresh waves of violence have claimed at least 49 lives in separate attacks over the past few days in Nigeria’s Benue and Plateau states, heightening concerns over the ongoing security crisis in the country’s Middle Belt. In Benue State, at least 42 people were reportedly killed in a series of coordinated assaults over the weekend in Gwer West Local Government Area. According to the council chairman, Victor Omnin, 32 bodies were recovered from Sunday’s attacks on the Ahume and Aondona communities, while another 10 people were killed on Saturday in the villages of Tyolaha and Tse-Ubiam. “It’s a pathetic situation.…

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 04:00

Explosive device kills suspected suicide bomber near Army barracks in Abuja

An individual suspected to be a suicide bomber was killed on Monday in Abuja after an explosive device he was carrying detonated near the Mogadishu barracks. The blast, which occurred at a bus stop outside the barracks, also left one person injured. The Nigerian Police Force confirmed they are investigating the incident. Their Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was dispatched to the scene, which was immediately cordoned off to allow for analysis and to ensure public safety. The Nigerian Army stated that the explosion took place outside their Mogadishu Barracks, a facility that also accommodates personnel from the air force and…

Monday, 26 May 2025 04:09

Nigeria's escalating security crisis: Multiple deadly attacks claimed dozens of lives over the weekend

Nigeria's security challenges have reached alarming new heights as a series of devastating attacks across multiple states have left dozens of people dead and entire communities in mourning. The recent surge in violence underscores the country's deepening security crisis, with attacks spanning from the north to the southeast. Mass Killings in Taraba State Leave 42 Dead The most devastating attack occurred in Taraba State, where suspected herdsmen launched a brutal pre-dawn assault on the communities of Munga Lalau and Munga Doso in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area. Over 50 attackers, armed with AK-47 rifles and machetes, stormed the villages around 2:00am…

Friday, 23 May 2025 04:28

Bandits kill two soldiers, others in attacks on Benue community

Suspected bandits have killed four people, including two soldiers, in an attack on Ijaha Ikobi, a community in the Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. A resident of the area who identified himself simply as Adakole told our correspondent that the assailants, believed to be armed herders, invaded the community on Wednesday and laid an ambush. “The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday when residents began to hear sporadic gunshots within the village,” he said. “Some soldiers who responded to a distress call ran into the ambush laid by the Fulani herdsmen. Two of them were killed.” Adakole…

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:39

Terrorists outgun Army, saboteurs within undermining anti-insurgency war - Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has raised alarm over the Nigerian Army’s lack of modern equipment to effectively counter increasingly tech-savvy terrorist groups operating in the northeast. Speaking during an interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central, Zulum said insurgents now deploy sophisticated tools such as drones, giving them a tactical edge over poorly equipped government forces. “The army does not have the necessary equipment on ground to fight the insurgency. A few days ago, I visited the Chief of Army Staff—he said if he had just 32 drones, he could end this insurgency,” Zulum said. “We must prioritise security.…

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 04:37

At least 20,000 flee insurgency-hit town in Borno, governor says

At least 20,000 people have fled Marte town following increasing attacks by Islamist militants in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, its governor has said, four years after residents returned to the town that was once controlled by insurgents. Borno state has witnessed an upsurge in attacks by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists this year, raising concerns that the militants are making gains again after years of intense attacks by the military. Borno state governor Babagana Zulum visited Marte, which is close to the border with Cameroon, to assess the security situation and meet military officials…

Monday, 19 May 2025 04:44

30 killed in separate attacks on farmers and traders in Kebbi, Benue states

At least 30 people were killed in separate attacks by suspected armed men in Kebbi and Benue states over the weekend, highlighting the growing insecurity in rural communities across Nigeria. In Kebbi State, suspected gunmen launched a deadly assault on the Waje community in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area on Saturday, killing 15 farmers and injuring three others. According to the local government chairman, Hussaini Bena, the attack has left residents shaken and in urgent need of better security. Deputy Governor Umar Tafida, representing Governor Nasir Idris, visited the district head of Waje, Bala Danbaba, to offer condolences and deliver…

Sunday, 18 May 2025 04:25

Boko Haram kills 50 farmers in Borno

Boko Haram terrorists have killed at least 50 farmers in Malam Karanti village, Kukawa local government area of Borno State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened after the rival Boko Haram fighters ambushed the farmers in the ISWAP controlled area, which is about 9 kilometre from Baga town, on Thursday. Local sources who confirmed the attack said the farmers and some fishermen had enjoyed the protection of ISWAP commander in charge of the location in exchange for levy. “They have papers of the commander in charge of Malam Karanti up to Dawashi. His name is Amir Akilu. They enjoyed…

Saturday, 17 May 2025 04:35

Finland charges Simon Ekpa with terrorism over Biafra agitation

The Finnish government has formally charged Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and controversial pro-Biafra activist, with terrorism-related offences. The charges, filed on Friday at the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti, include “public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent” and “participation in a terrorist group.” Jukka Rappe, Finland’s Deputy Prosecutor-General, confirmed that the case stems from Ekpa’s secessionist activities linked to the push for an independent Biafra state in Nigeria’s South-East. Ekpa, who resides in Lahti, is accused of using social media and other online platforms to spread separatist propaganda, incite violence, and promote terrorism. The Finnish authorities allege…

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 04:51

Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists attack four military bases in Borno within 24 hours, soldiers killed

Tension is rising in Borno State after Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents attacked four military bases, killing soldiers and stealing military vehicles, between Monday and Tuesday in the state. PREMIUM TIMES reported Tuesday morning how suspected members of ISWAP attacked a military base in Marte late Monday night, killing seven soldiers and seizing three gun trucks. Less than 24 hours after that attack on Marte, the insurgents attacked three more military bases in Dikwa, Rann, and Gajiram.. Update on Marte Attack Suspected members of ISWAP carried out the first attack on the Forward Operation Base, 153 Battalion, located in Marte…

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Tuesday, 13 May 2025 04:40

Terrorists attack Nigerian army base in Borno, troops missing, sources say

Suspected Islamist militants attacked a Nigerian army base and captured soldiers and ammunition during a raid in the insurgency-hit northeastern Borno state in the early hours of Monday, two security sources told Reuters. A surge in attacks this year by Boko Haram and its splinter rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has raised fears of a major comeback by jihadists, whose tactics include armed drones and explosive devices planted on major roads. A soldier who escaped the attack said the militants arrived on motorbikes and gun trucks and laid siege on the 153 Task Force Battalion base in Borno's…

Monday, 12 May 2025 04:47

23 killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities

At least 23 persons have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. Daily Trust reports that the affected LGAs include: Guma, Logo, Ukum, and Kwande. Residents told our correspondent that the latest wave of attacks has forced many to flee their communities, as the attacks had become to frequent. The witnesses said that nine people were killed in Logo LGA, eight in Ukum, while Guma and Kwande LGAs each recorded three deaths, bringing the total to 23 fatalities. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday, Ray Anumve, an indigene of…

Saturday, 10 May 2025 04:33

Gunmen kill 30 travellers, burn 20 vehicles in Imo, Amnesty says

Gunmen shot dead at least 30 travellers in an attack in Nigeria's southeastern Imo state, Amnesty International said on Friday, raising fresh concerns about violence in a region rife with insecurity. More than 20 vehicles and trucks were set ablaze by the attackers, who were suspected to be members of the banned separatist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Amnesty said in a post on X. Imo police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the attack occurred in Thursday's early hours, but declined comment on the number of fatalities. One of the assailants was killed by the police, Okoye told Reuters on Friday.…

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 02:49

Gunmen invade Plateau communities, kill six, injure several

No fewer than six persons were killed in renewed attacks in Marit and Gashish communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council of Plateau State on Monday by gunmen. The gunmen stormed the communities and started shooting sporadically, leaving several persons injured. The Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council, Stephen Pwajok Gyang, in a statement signed by Mercy Yop Chuwang, his Press Secretary, confirmed the news to journalists. According to the statement, the Council boss condemned the attacks that resulted in the loss of six innocent lives in Marit village and Gashish district. During a visit to those injured in…

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