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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has trained residents of Benue State communities on security tracking and accountability, encouraging them to be more proactive in accessing justice and monitoring government activities.
Fresh attacks in communities across Benue and Plateau states have resulted in the deaths of 27 people, with suspected herdsmen responsible for at least 18 fatalities in Benue. These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges and communal violence in the regions.
Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, Nigeria, prompting residents to demand urgent action.
The governor expressed deep sorrow over reports of terrorists ambushing innocent farmers in Asaba and Akpete, Benue State, and assured the affected communities of enhanced security measures.
Close to 20 people have been reportedly killed and many are missing in a bloody attack by suspected herdsmen on Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities in Benue State, Nigeria.
Fresh tension has gripped several communities in Nigeria's Benue State following reports of an influx of suspected armed herdsmen, sparking fears of possible attacks on residents.
Suspected armed herdsmen reportedly killed three persons, injured several others, and abducted commuters in separate attacks on communities and a police checkpoint in Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State.
Suspected armed herders attacked communities in Benue State, Nigeria, resulting in the death of a mobile police officer and 13 other individuals during an attempt to repel the assault.
Police have deployed more security operatives to communities in Benue, Nigeria, following attacks by armed herders, with six bodies recovered and patrols intensified to prevent further incidents.
A witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja that over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists attacked villages in Benue State, resulting in the burning of houses, grievous bodily harm, and the deaths of over 150 people in the Yelwata community.
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Inspector General of Police to hunt down perpetrators of recent killings in Benue communities. They also urged security chiefs to deploy troops to the affected areas immediately.
The Turan Development Association (TUDA) has announced an indefinite suspension of all mining activities across Turan land in Benue State, citing growing insecurity and other concerns.
Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly taken control of seven communities in Benue State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of four people and several injuries.
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has pledged to eradicate insecurity and re-establish lasting peace across communities in the state, following a briefing on the deployment of security personnel.
A pastor and at least one other person were reportedly killed following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in the Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.