Two farmers were on Monday killed, while another sustained serious injuries after they were attacked by gunmen suspected to be Fulani terrorists in Takkas community in Fier Ward of Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Terrified residents who spoke with journalists following the invasion of the community said the assailants laid an ambush in the village and attacked the victims while working on their farms on Sunday and Monday.

Also confirming the attack, the member representing Pankshin North Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dewan Gabriel, said one of the victims was killed on Sunday while the second was murdered on Monday evening.

In a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists, Gabriel said that one of the corpses was deposited at the General Hospital, Pankshin, while the other was taken to a Christian hospital in the area.

Condemning the killings, which he described as barbaric, senseless and unacceptable, the lawmaker said the latest attacks have heightened anxiety in the community, with many residents expressing fears over returning to their farms at the peak of the farming season.

“I received with deep shock and sadness the heartbreaking news of the attack on Takkas Community in Fier Ward, Pankshin Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of innocent people and left many families in grief,” he said.

“I strongly condemn this barbaric and senseless act of violence. No community should have to endure such tragedy, and those responsible must be identified, arrested, and prosecuted without delay.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the people of Takkas Community, and the entire Fier Ward. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Almighty God grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed and comfort all those affected.

“I call on all security agencies to immediately intensify efforts to uncover the perpetrators of this heinous attack and bring them to justice. Our people deserve to live in peace and security.

“As the representative of Pankshin North Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, I will liaise with the relevant security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted and to support every effort aimed at preventing a recurrence of such unfortunate incidents.

“I urge our people to remain calm, law-abiding, and to cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that may assist in the investigation.

“May God comfort the bereaved, heal the injured, and restore lasting peace to Takkas Community, Fier Ward, and the entirety of Pankshin North,” he added.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Edo State have uncovered a suspected drug warehouse in Benin City, leading to the arrest of a husband and wife allegedly involved in the storage and distribution of illicit substances.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju.

According to Ofoyeju, the operation was carried out at a residential building along Sapele Road following credible intelligence on the alleged drug trafficking activities of the occupants.

The suspects, identified as Christian Chukwuka, 32, and his wife, Nwanneka Christian, 33, both natives of Ndokwa, Delta State, were apprehended during the raid.

The NDLEA said officers recovered 22 bags of skunk cannabis weighing 219.5 kilograms, as well as compressed blocks of Canadian Loud, a highly potent synthetic cannabis strain, weighing 192.67 kilograms. The total quantity of drugs seized during the operation was 412.17 kilograms.

Ofoyeju described the operation as another major breakthrough in the agency’s campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state.

“Our efforts to combat drug trafficking remain unwavering. We will thoroughly investigate this case and ensure that justice is served,” he said.

Speaking after his arrest, one of the suspects, Christian Chukwuka, attributed his alleged involvement in the illicit trade to financial hardship and unemployment.

“I am a secondary school graduate and a truck driver, but joblessness made a friend introduce me to drug trafficking. My wife and I have twins to cater for, and the financial pressure was too much. If given another chance, I will not go back to drugs,” he said.

The NDLEA commander disclosed that investigations are ongoing, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the probe.

He also described the seizure as one of the agency’s most significant drug interceptions in Edo State this year and reaffirmed the NDLEA’s commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and safeguarding communities from the dangers of illicit narcotics.

The Ekiti State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its fight against crime with the arrest of one suspected motorcycle thief, two suspected receivers of stolen property, and the recovery of seven motorcycles believed to have been stolen.

The arrest was made on Saturday, July 18, 2026, by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

According to a statement from the Command, at about 2:00 p.m., VCRU operatives on stop-and-search duty along Ilawe Road, Ado-Ekiti, acted on credible intelligence that a suspect had stolen a red Bajaj motorcycle around Olaoluwa Muslim Grammar School and was fleeing towards Ilawe Road.

The team sighted the motorcycle, gave the suspect a hot chase, and apprehended him. The suspect was identified as Mustapha Lekan, 38, from Osun State. The stolen motorcycle was recovered from him.

During interrogation, Lekan confessed to stealing two motorcycles within Ado-Ekiti.

Further investigation led detectives to Ilogbo-Ekiti and Ido-Ekiti, where two suspected receivers were arrested. They were identified as Adebiyi Blessing and Ogunbayo Adebiyi.

Consequently, operatives recovered six additional motorcycles suspected to have been stolen, bringing the total number of recovered motorcycles to seven.

The Command said investigations are ongoing to identify the rightful owners of the recovered motorcycles and apprehend other members of the criminal network.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, commended the VCRU operatives for their swift response, professionalism, and commitment to protecting lives and property in the state.

He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain intelligence-led policing and rid Ekiti State of criminal elements.

CP Adegoroye urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid the fight against crime.

“The Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property. We warn all criminal elements to desist from unlawful activities or be prepared to face the full weight of the law,” he said.

The commissioner assured that all suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.