Several traders were injured after a commercial vehicle reportedly struck a suspected landmine along the Sabon Birni–Kurawa Road in Sokoto State.

Bakatsine, a counter-insurgency expert in the North-West, wrote on X: “This morning, a commercial vehicle carrying traders reportedly struck a landmine allegedly planted by bandits loyal to Bello Turji along Sabon Birni–Kurawa road in Sokoto State.”

The post added that “the explosive device was believed to have been intended for troops responding to an operation in the area.”

The military personnel were not affected by the blast, while all the civilians in the vehicle survived.

“Fortunately, the soldiers were not affected, and there were no fatalities among the civilians. However, several passengers sustained injuries,” the post said.

The report has not yet been officially confirmed by the security authorities.

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS, in collaboration with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack on Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State, neutralising two suspected terrorists and recovering arms and ammunition.

This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region.

Zagazola said the troops responded swiftly to a distress call on Sunday while conducting fighting and confidence-building patrols around the market.

He said upon arrival, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a fierce gun battle.

According to him, during the encounter, two suspected terrorists, identified as Dantaraba and Golozo, were neutralised, while others fled the scene with varying degrees of injuries.

Items recovered from the suspects included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one damaged pistol, one pistol magazine, six rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, one ATM card, one Moniepoint ATM card and other sundry items.

The security expert noted that the timely intervention of the troops prevented what could have resulted in significant civilian casualties and disruption of commercial activities at the popular Tor Donga Yam Market.

“The successful operation also ensured that traders and residents continued their activities without fear of terrorist attacks,” he said.

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Benue State, Ardo Risku Mohammed, and one Yakubu Isa.
The arrests followed intensive intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operations carried out by police operatives in Otukpo on the night of June 27, 2026.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Udeme Edet, the Command said the arrests marked a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the gruesome killings.

The suspects arrested are Titus Thyodenda (25), Utibe Sam (20), Owoicho Ameh (18), Sunday Useni (21), Sunday Ogbanje (46), Daniel Raphael (23), Adokole John (24), Samuel Ogazi (32), Agbo Daniel (25) and Onazi James (30).

Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Cletus C.N. Nwadiogbu, commended the tactical teams and investigators for their swift response and professionalism, describing the arrests as a major step towards ensuring justice.

The police commissioner assured residents that investigations remain ongoing and that efforts have been intensified to identify and apprehend other persons linked to the killings.

He reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring that all those found culpable are prosecuted in accordance with the law.

CP Nwadiogbu also appealed to residents of the state to remain calm, continue to cooperate with security agencies and provide credible information that could assist the investigation.

“The Benue State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property while sustaining peace and security across the state,” the statement added.

The Command had earlier condemned the killing of Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, who was the Benue State Chairman of MACBAN, and Yakubu Isa, describing the attack as unfortunate and vowing to bring those responsible to justice.