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Terror returned to Benue on Thursday as suspected herdsmen launched a brutal attack on Agan, a community just outside Makurdi, the state capital. Several people are feared dead, with many others reportedly injured The attack occurred around 6 p.m. on May 29 in the Agan community, near Makurdi...

It was meant to be a short journey home. But for Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongu, the road back to his Tyoshin parish ended in tragedy. Ambushed by armed men suspected to be herdsmen, the local priest was fatally shot, while his two travel companions were taken into unknown captivity. The attack has...

On May 3, 2025, frustrated by the federal government’s perceived inability to halt the recent spate of brutal attacks in Plateau, Benue and Gombe states, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) effectively bypassed official channels. In a statement signed by President Archbishop Daniel Okoh...

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has stated that the recent killings in the state were carried out by individuals who are not Nigerians, highlighting their use of a different language during the attacks. Highlights: Governor Alia condemned the recent attacks in Benue, attributing them to...