June 8, 2026

Killings

From Chibok, Dapchi and Now Oriire — Is This Season 3 of Pre‑Election Abductions By YUSHAU A. SHUAIB Gunmen Bandit Boko Haram terrorists 1

From Chibok, Dapchi and Now Oriire — Is This Season 3 of Pre‑Election Abductions By YUSHAU A. SHUAIB

By YUSHAU A. SHUAIB June 4, 2026
On Friday, 15 May 2026, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the Southwest and the Northeast. It was a dark day that reopened old wounds and stirred new fears, as non‑state actors executed highly organised operations with alarming precision. In Oriire Local Government Area...
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6 killed in fresh Mangu attack as retaliatory violence escalates in Plateau communities Plateau State

6 killed in fresh Mangu attack as retaliatory violence escalates in Plateau communities

Tom Chiahemen June 1, 2026
At least six people have been killed and several others injured in fresh attacks on communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, less than 24 hours after reported assaults on herders and their livestock in the area. The latest incident adds to a growing cycle of violence...
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‘Refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings,’ SERAP urges UN chief United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres

‘Refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings,’ SERAP urges UN chief

By JOY ADARA, Abuja May 31, 2026
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres “to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring Nigeria’s escalating insecurity—marked by mass abductions, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement, and other grave human rights violations—to the attention of the UN Security...
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PFN to FG: Show political will, end insecurity and killings in Nigeria PFN to FG: Show political will, end insecurity and killings in Nigeria Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently demonstrate stronger political will in tackling insecurity across the country, warning that the worsening wave of violence has become unbearable for Nigerians. The call was made in Sokoto at the end of a three-day national prayer and fasting programme organised by the fellowship. Addressing journalists during a peaceful procession, the National President of PFN, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, represented by the Sokoto State Chairman of the fellowship, Pastor Ben Musa, said Christians across the country had been mobilised to pray for divine intervention against insecurity and economic hardship confronting the nation. Members of the fellowship marched through parts of Sokoto metropolis carrying placards bearing inscriptions such as “Protect the Innocent,” “Nigeria Must Be Safe,” and “No to Economic Hardship.” The group urged the Federal Government to rise to its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding the lives and property of citizens. According to the PFN leadership, the fellowship could no longer remain silent in the face of growing violence and bloodshed across the country. “We have resolved to speak out against the evil of insecurity, hoping that our government will give it the desired attention,” the group stated. PFN lamented the recurring cases of kidnapping, rape and killings of innocent Nigerians, accusing political leaders of paying more attention to politics than addressing the security crisis. The fellowship described the continued attacks by bandits, armed herders and insurgents as “unspeakable and despicable acts of terror.” “We are burdened by the loss of our sense of humanity. We are burdened for the unchecked rampaging of bandits, murderous herdsmen killing Nigerian farmers on their farms, Boko Haram insurgents using the noble religion of Islam to perpetrate heinous violence against peaceful Nigerians, unchecked, across our national landscape,” PFN said. The Christian body further expressed concern over what it called the absence of decisive action by government authorities to end the violence. “Most especially, we mourn the apparent lack of a firm political will by our government to crush these horrible evils in Nigeria, allowing it to spread unchecked, with empty promises that have done no good,” the fellowship added. PFN also criticised the rehabilitation programme for repentant insurgents, insisting that Nigerians expect stronger measures against those responsible for violent attacks. “Nigerians are sick and tired of this evil and the apparent misplaced focus on winning elections by all means rather than focusing the full weight of our law and federal might to crush the killers of Nigerians. Rather than doing this, our governments are rehabilitating our so-called repentant Boko Haram killers, even drafting them into our security network,” the statement read. The fellowship stressed that the continued killings and abductions had become normalised in the country, insisting that government must move beyond promises and take concrete steps to restore peace and security. “The blood of the innocent demands more than promises. It demands immediate effective action,” PFN declared. The group, however, expressed optimism that through prayers and decisive leadership, peace would return to the country. “We believe that God is able and will break the vicious cycle of violence, grant our prayer for the rescue of the captives, and restore peace in our country, Nigeria,” the fellowship stated.

PFN to FG: Show political will, end insecurity and killings in Nigeria

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto May 26, 2026
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently demonstrate stronger political will in tackling insecurity across the country, warning that the worsening wave of violence has become unbearable for Nigerians. The call was made in Sokoto at the end of a three-day national prayer...
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Benue Killings: Court continues trial of ethnic militia arrested by DSS for illegal arms’ possession Yelwata Benue state

Benue Killings: Court continues trial of ethnic militia arrested by DSS for illegal arms’ possession

PAUL ADAJI May 25, 2026
Weeks after the Federal High Court in Abuja began the trial of suspected members of Fulani and Idoma militias linked to ethic killings in Benue State, the same court on Monday, admitted in evidence a report of the Department of State Services (DSS), on how certain Agatu leaders in...
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State police key to ending Plateau killings — Mwadkwon State police key to ending Plateau killings — Mwadkwon

State police key to ending Plateau killings — Mwadkwon

By CHRISTY NKWOCHA, Jos May 25, 2026
Former Senate Minority Leader and APC Senate candidate for Plateau North, Simon Mwadkwon, has called for the urgent establishment of state police to address recurring attacks and worsening insecurity in Plateau State. Mwadkwon made the call during a media engagement at his campaign office on Metropolitan Crescent, Tudun Wada,...
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No terrorist base in South-West, DHQ assures Nigerians after Oyo school abduction Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede

No terrorist base in South-West, DHQ assures Nigerians after Oyo school abduction

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja May 20, 2026
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that terrorists have established operational bases in Nigeria’s South-West region, insisting that recent security incidents in Oyo State do not indicate the presence of an entrenched insurgent network in the zone. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director of Defence Media...
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“Nigeria losing its humanity”, says Peter Obi after bandits behead abducted Oyo teacher, elderly woman’s rape and murder Former LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi

“Nigeria losing its humanity”, says Peter Obi after bandits behead abducted Oyo teacher, elderly woman’s rape and murder

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja May 19, 2026
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over what he described as Nigeria’s growing loss of humanity following the brutal killing of a teacher and the rape and murder of an elderly woman. In a strongly worded post shared on X, Obi said the disturbing...
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Troops raid illegal arms factory in Plateau, arrest 5 suspected Berom militants Troops raid illegal arms factory in Plateau, arrest 5 suspected Berom militants

Troops raid illegal arms factory in Plateau, arrest 5 suspected Berom militants

Tom Chiahemen May 8, 2026
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have uncovered illegal arms manufacturing sites in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State and arrested five suspected Berom militia members linked to the fabrication of weapons used in attacks across the state. Security sources according to a report by a security...
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Police dismiss ASP Nuhu Usman, 4 officers over Delta killing, order prosecution Police dismiss ASP Nuhu Usman, 4 officers over Delta killing, order prosecution

Police dismiss ASP Nuhu Usman, 4 officers over Delta killing, order prosecution

Tom Chiahemen May 4, 2026
Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, alongside four other officers over the unlawful killing of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, who confirmed the development on Sunday while addressing newsmen in Abuja, said the affected officers will...
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Berom coalition raises alarm over escalating violence in Plateau, says 500 killed in 5 months Berom coalition raises alarm over escalating violence in Plateau, says 500 killed in 5 months

Berom coalition raises alarm over escalating violence in Plateau, says 500 killed in 5 months

By CHRISTY NKWOCHA, Jos April 28, 2026
Berom Diaspora Coalition (BDC), in collaboration with allied groups, on Tuesday raised fresh alarm over escalating violence in Plateau State, claiming that more than 500 people have been killed between November 2025 and April 2026 despite assurances by government to end the attacks. The groups, which include the Berom...
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Angwan Rukuba killings: Plateau arraigns four, charges five over terror attack Angwan Rukuba killings: Plateau arraigns four, charges five over terror attack

Angwan Rukuba killings: Plateau arraigns four, charges five over terror attack

By CHRISTY NKWOCHA, Jos April 23, 2026
Plateau State Government has filed terrorism-related charges against five suspects over the March 2026 killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, with four of them arraigned before the state High Court. The defendants—Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu Dogo), Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (alias Yaroro),...
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Boko Haram attack: Balami mourns 11 killed in Askira-Uba, urges stronger security response Borno Rep. Member, Dr. Usman Midala Balami

Boko Haram attack: Balami mourns 11 killed in Askira-Uba, urges stronger security response

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 23, 2026
Lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Balami, has expressed deep sympathy to the families of 11 victims, including four vigilantes, killed during a recent Boko Haram attack on Pubagu village in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, April 21,...
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Angwa Rukuba attacks: Plateau Govt arraigns suspected killers arrested by DSS Court gavel

Angwa Rukuba attacks: Plateau Govt arraigns suspected killers arrested by DSS

Tom Chiahemen April 23, 2026
Plateau State government on Thursday arraigned four suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the April 2026 killings in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North LGA of the state. The matter was, however, adjourned till April 30. Justices Danladi Longden and Gegeliah Fwomyon, who presided over...
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Alia directs military to flush out armed herdsmen after fresh killings in Benue Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

Alia directs military to flush out armed herdsmen after fresh killings in Benue

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi April 16, 2026
Worried by the attacks and killings by herdsmen in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to immediately commence coordinated operations to dislodge armed herder terrorist camps identified in forests around Apa, Otukpo, Gwer-West and other parts of the State. Reacting to the recent brutal attacks on...
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UNIJOS confirms 2 students killed, 3 injured in Jos violence UNIJOS confirms 2 students killed, 3 injured in Jos violence

UNIJOS confirms 2 students killed, 3 injured in Jos violence

By CHRISTY NKWOCHA, Jos April 9, 2026
The University of Jos has confirmed that two of its students were killed while three other members of the institution sustained injuries during the violence that followed the March 29 attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos. Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this during a press...
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“Nigeria is bleeding”: Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s ‘this experience will not repeat’ promise after fresh killings across states Former LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi

“Nigeria is bleeding”: Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s ‘this experience will not repeat’ promise after fresh killings across states

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja April 6, 2026
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over renewed killings across several states, less than 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians that such violence would not recur. In a post shared on his X handle, Obi lamented that fresh attacks...
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Plateau killings: PDP blasts Tinubu’s Jos visit as ‘insensitive,’ says president’s 10-minute stop added salt to victims’ wounds [UPDATED]Tinubu: FG to deploy AI-enabled camera networks to combat insecurity in Plateau

Plateau killings: PDP blasts Tinubu’s Jos visit as ‘insensitive,’ says president’s 10-minute stop added salt to victims’ wounds

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja April 4, 2026
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State following the recent killings, describing the trip as insensitive, hurried, and lacking empathy for victims and affected communities. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party said...
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APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda visits Angwan Rukuba attack victims, donates N15m, vows end to killings in Plateau Yilwadta visit4

APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda visits Angwan Rukuba attack victims, donates N15m, vows end to killings in Plateau

Tom Chiahemen April 4, 2026
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Saturday paid a heartfelt and solemn visit to victims of the recent dastardly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, who are currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital...
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Troops arrest fake security operatives, neutralize terrorists in Plateau as new military deployment yields results Nigerian Army troops

Troops arrest fake security operatives, neutralize terrorists in Plateau as new military deployment yields results

By CHRISTY NKWOCHA, Jos April 4, 2026
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE have recorded significant operational successes in Plateau State, arresting suspected impostors involved in arson in Jos North Local Government Area and neutralizing terrorists in Wase Local Government Area following fresh counter-terrorism deployment. According to a statement issued by Captain Chinonso Polycarp...
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