Residents flee as suspected armed herders attack Ankpechi community along the Otukpo-Oweto-Abuja Road Suspected armed herders have again attacked a community in Benue State, leaving one person injured and looting several shops in the latest wave of violence to hit the state. The attackers reportedly stormed Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, along the Otukpo-Oweto-Abuja …
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 24 children from an orphanage, raising fresh concerns over security in the state. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, saw armed men storm the facility and take the children to an unknown destination. Confirming the development, the State Commissioner …
At least 162 people have died following a violent attack by gunmen in Woro village, Kwara State, one of Nigeria’s deadliest incidents in recent months. The assault occurred Tuesday evening shortly after military operations targeted terrorist groups in the area. Victims, mainly local Muslims, were reportedly targeted for resisting extremist ideology. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who …
