Nine farmers killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities

Nine farmers killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities

Two communities in Benue State came under deadly attacks on Friday afternoon as suspected herdsmen killed nine farmers despite the presence of heavy security in the area. The attacks occurred in Ayilamo, located in Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and in Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses said over 20 armed assailants stormed Jato-Acka in broad daylight, shooting indiscriminately. Six residents were killed on the spot…

Recent Defections Driven By Personal Survival, Not Conviction – Ojo – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Barrister Olalekan F. Ojo, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer and strong advocate of social justice, is the Managing Partner, Platinum & Taylor Hill LP, a leading law firm in Nigeria. In this chat with EJIKEME OMENAZU, he speaks on the rising killings in the Middle Belt states, particularly Benue and Plateau states as well as […]

General Musa And A Military Conquered By Terrorists - Security News Alert

_By Erasmus Ikhide_ THE most frustrating and embarrassing news swirling through the media came from the Defence Headquarters yesterday. The military is ‘blaming foreign herders for deadly attacks in Benue, Plateau and other regions of the country due to lax and porous borders, ‘ calls for a fundamental reordering of Nigerian security architecture. The […] The post General Musa And A Military Conquered By Terrorists first appeared on Security New…

Armed Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack In Benue, Kill Nine Farmers Despite Security Deployments - News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Multimedia, World News.

The deadly incidents occurred in Ayilamo, Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and in Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area.   No fewer than nine farmers lost their lives on Friday afternoon in coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen on two communities in Benue State, despite ongoing security operations in the area. The deadly incidents occurred […] The post Armed Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack In Benue, Kill Nine Farmers Despite Security…

9 Killed in Fresh Herdsmen Attack on Benue Communities Despite Security Deployment

At least nine farmers were killed on Friday afternoon in coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen on two communities in Benue State, despite the presence of security forces in the region. The deadly incidents occurred in Ayilamo, Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and in Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area.   Eyewitnesses reported that more than 20 armed men stormed Jato-Acka around 4pm, firing indiscriminately at residents and setti…

Suspected herdsmen kill nine in fresh Benue attacks

Despite the heavy deployment of security personnel, suspected herdsmen launched deadly attacks on two communities in Benue State on Friday, killing nine farmers. The coordinated assaults occurred in Ayilamo, located in Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and in Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that over 20 armed herdsmen stormed the quiet […] The post Suspected herdsmen kill nine in fresh Benue attacks appeare…