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PHOTOS: 15 k!lled as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities
At least 15 people have been k!lled in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ug oju communities, Otukpi Loval Government Area of Benue State.
Locals told Daily Trust that the attack at Efeyi-Ugboju community where 14 bodies have been recovered so far began at 5am on Tuesday, July 27, 2026 while one person was k!lled at Ipom community of Ugboju earlier on Monday.
The locals said that the casualties of Efeyi’s attack could be more as bodies were still being recovered as at 11:30am while many others with varying degrees of injuries have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the situation as “pathetic,” saying the attackers operated for several hours without interruption
“The attack started around 5am and continued till past 9am. 14 people were k!lled mercilessly in Efeyi-Ugboju, while the armed herders responsible for the attacks k!lled another person at Ipom-Ugboju on Monday morning,” the resident said.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, told journalists in Makurdi that 14 bodies had been recovered from Efeyi-Ugboju, while several other victims sustained injuries.
He condemned the k!llings, describing them as unprovoked and aimed solely at taking innocent lives.
“There was no provocation. They came only to shed blood and k!ll our people. Fourteen d3ad bodies have been recovered, while many others were wounded.
“The people are living in fear, and there is great apprehension. Residents of neighbouring communities are already fleeing for safety,” Ogiri said.
The council chairman expressed concern that despite the presence of security agencies, including the military, police, Mobile Police and Agro-Rangers, the attacks persisted.
“I do not know whether the security personnel on the ground are not enough. There should be a deliberate effort by the government to enforce the Anti-Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law because everything is tied to it,” he added.
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PHOTOS: “Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts: Suspects arrested for alleged thuggery, drug possession – Borno police
The Borno State Police Command has clarified that five suspects arrested in Maiduguri were not prosecuted for wearing “Tinubu Must Go,” T-shirts.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, made the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 following public reactions to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects.
According to the PPRO, the suspects were arrested over allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery and possession of drug substances.
The Command distances the arrests and prosecution from political discrimination, insisting that the Nigeria Police Force is a professional, non-partisan institution and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of political affiliation or viewpoint. Nigeriancultural events
“The attention of the Borno State Police Command has been drawn to the viral reports and widespread public discourse concerning the arrest and subsequent prosecution of five suspects in connection with allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery and being in possession of drug substance,” the statement read.
“Brief of the Case:On 25 September, 2026, at about 1800hrs, officers of the Command, while on a routine township patrol around West End Roundabout area Maiduguri, apprehended five suspects allegedly involved in conduct capable of causing public disturbance.
“The suspects were found in possession of 15 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 100 tablets suspected to be D5, one shisha pot, one Scissors, two T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go.”
“The suspects were subsequently subjected to preliminary investigation, during which statements were obtained from them.
“Upon completion of the initial investigation, the case was charged to court.
“The Command wishes to categorically state that the Nigeria Police Force is a professional, non-partisan institution and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of political affiliation or viewpoint. Nigeriancultural events
“The Command remains committed to the protection of fundamental human rights, the rule of law, due process, accountability and transparency in the discharge of its responsibilities.
“The Command further emphasizes that the decision to charge the matter before a competent court is intended to allow the appropriate judicial process to take its course.
“Members of the public are therefore urged to rely on verified information and allow the court to determine the matter based on the facts and evidence presented before it.
“The Borno State Police Command remains committed to professionalism, impartiality, accountability and the protection of lives and property.”
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The suspects were identified as Zion Danjuma, 20; Looji Augustine, 18; and Isah Mohammed, 23.
The sources said the suspects were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and appropriate action.
In a separate operation at about 10:20 a.m. the same day, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Shen village, also in Jos South LGA.
During the operation, the troops arrested a 42-year-old suspect identified as Abdullahi Abdullahi.
The suspect has been profiled by the security forces for further action as investigations continue.
The operations are part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt criminal activities and strengthen security across communities in the Jos South axis.
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