Herdsmen launch 3rd attack in 2 weeks; kill 5, kidnap 3, injure many in Imo community
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI – Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have launched a horrific attack on the Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State and killed no fewer than five persons. Our correspondent gathered that many locals sustained gunshot injuries, while the herders kidnapped three persons in the Wednesday attack. A source […]
Insecurity worsens: Herdsmen kill 144 in Plateau, Benue in 14 days
No fewer than 144 persons have been killed by herdsmen in the two north central states of Plateau and Benue states in the last two weeks, as the blood-letting continued late Tuesday, with the killing of at least 13 persons, while scores of others sustained injuries, with over 50 houses razed.
Plateau: 49 killed in Sunday night attack; troops rescue 16
‘There were rumours and the security agents were notified. The Sector 3 Commander confirmed this allegation and mobilised … but alas the carnage still took place”
Why security operatives can’t stop terrorist attacks in Plateau — Gov Mutfwang
“As I speak, no fewer than 64 communities in Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, and Riyom LGAs have been taken over by bandits”
How killer-herdsmen spread to Niger Delta, hijacked Edo forests
Abducting people and whisking their victims into the impenetrable forests, where the killer herdsmen/kidnappers demand various ransoms from relatives, has turned into not just a mere business but a systematized and money-spinning venture in Edo State.
Armed herdsmen attack Benue community again, kill 3, many missing, houses razed
At least three people have been confirmed dead following a renewed overnight attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Mbasombo community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.
