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19 abducted persons rescued as Benue communal clash triggers tension

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Nineteen persons abducted during a communal clash between Ukpute community in Oju Local Government Area and Adiko community in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State have been rescued by security operatives.

The crisis reportedly began on Monday after a woman from Ukpute community was allegedly attacked and severely injured while working on her farm.

The incident was said to have sparked retaliation by some youths, leading to the abduction of 19 people and rising tension in the affected communities.

In response to the unrest, the Chairmen of Oju and Obi local government areas, Ominyi Jackson Adah and Silas Odeh, mobilised security personnel, including soldiers and police officers, to restore order in the troubled areas.

Officials confirmed that the coordinated security operation led to the successful rescue of all the abducted victims, who have since reunited with their families.

The two council chairmen also visited Ukpute community in Ainu Ette as part of efforts to calm tensions and encourage peaceful dialogue among residents.

During the visit, the leaders appealed to both communities to avoid further reprisals and embrace peaceful coexistence, warning that renewed violence could worsen the situation.

Meanwhile, the Omi Ny’Igede Youth Wing Development Association called for urgent humanitarian support for residents displaced by the violence.

The group urged the Benue State Emergency Management Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials for affected families.

According to the association, many victims of the clash are currently in need of food supplies, shelter, and medical assistance following the disruption caused by the conflict.

Communal clashes in Benue State are frequently linked to disputes over land ownership and community boundaries, with authorities consistently advocating dialogue and early intervention to prevent escalation.

Security personnel have continued to maintain their presence in the affected communities as calm gradually returns.



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Lagos: Police intercept diesel truck loaded with military camouflage, cartons of drugs

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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have intercepted an unregistered MAN diesel truck at the exit point of Lagos State conveying 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of drugs suspected to be illicit substances.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the command, SP Ambimbola Adebisi said four suspects have been arrested and are currently in Police custody.

The Police Public Relations Officer said that preliminary investigation revealed that the military camouflage uniforms were allegedly being transported to the South Eastern part of the country.

“Investigation is ongoing to determine the source, ownership, and intended recipients of the recovered items, as well as the extent of the suspects’ involvement.

“Efforts are also ongoing to apprehend other persons connected with the criminal act”, the statement added.



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Victim’s motorcycle leads to arrest of three murder suspects in Bauchi

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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the alleged killing of a man in Gwaram Town, Alkaleri Local Government Area, following a breakthrough that came after one of the suspects was found with the victim’s motorcycle.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the arrests were made during an ongoing investigation into a culpable homicide case reported at the Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters on March 7, 2026.

Habib said the first suspect, Muhammad Umar, popularly known as “Jijji”, was apprehended on June 19 while allegedly riding a motorcycle traced to the deceased.

According to the police, Umar’s arrest provided fresh leads that resulted in the apprehension of two other suspects identified as Usman M. Gidado, 45, and Danladi Yakubu, alias “Pagaj”, 35, both from Gwaram Town.

The spokesman said investigators recovered the motorcycle believed to belong to the deceased during the operation.

“The suspect was arrested in possession of a motorcycle belonging to the deceased victim. Information obtained during interrogation aided the arrest of two other suspects linked to the incident,” Habib stated.

He added that the suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation, while the recovered motorcycle has been retained as an exhibit.



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‘They killed my father’ – Boy vows to join army, revenge against bandits [VIDEO]

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A young boy identified as Umar, from Magami town in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has vowed to join the Nigerian Army and seek justice for his father, who was allegedly killed by suspected bandits.

This emerged from a video shared on X on Tuesday by Bakatsine, a journalist who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region.

In the video, the boy narrated how he witnessed the killing of his father, an experience he said inspired his desire to become a soldier.

Speaking in Hausa during the interview, Umar said his father was attacked and killed shortly after returning from the market.

According to him, his father had harvested seven baskets of red pepper, sold them, and used the proceeds to purchase food items, including rice, for the family.

He said his father had planned for the family to share a meal together and had gone to fetch fresh pepper for soup when the attack occurred.

“He came back after harvesting seven baskets of pepper. He bought food items and rice for us. He wanted us to cook and eat together, but as he was returning from the farm, they killed him,” Umar said.

The boy further alleged that the attackers later forced their way into the family home and assaulted members of the household.

When asked about his future ambitions, Umar said he wanted to become a soldier, adding that the killing of his father influenced his decision.

He expressed a desire to take revenge against those responsible for the attack, while also praying for God’s mercy on his late father and other victims of violence.

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