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Police Confirm Abduction of Kogi School Principal, Four NECO Candidates During Examination
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Police Confirm Abduction of Kogi School Principal, Four NECO Candidates During Examination

Police have confirmed the abduction of a school principal, a NECO ad hoc staff member and four students during an attack on Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, Kogi State. One student has since been rescued.

Benue Info-pedia
Benue: Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Otukpo Community as Angry Youths Take Victims' Bodies to Och'Idoma Palace
Security & Crime

Benue: Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Otukpo Community as Angry Youths Take Victims' Bodies to Och'Idoma Palace

At least nine people were reportedly killed in separate attacks on Ugboju and Otukpo Nobi communities in Benue's Otukpo LGA over the weekend, triggering protests and renewed calls for stronger security.

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Three ECWA Church Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After 105 Days in Captivity in Kwara
Security & Crime

Three ECWA Church Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After 105 Days in Captivity in Kwara

Three female worshippers abducted during a March 22 attack on an ECWA Church in Omugo, Kwara State, have regained their freedom after 105 days in captivity. Five other victims reportedly died before the rescue.

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Police Confirm Abduction of Three FULafia Students, One Rescued in Nasarawa
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Police Confirm Abduction of Three FULafia Students, One Rescued in Nasarawa

Three students of the Federal University of Lafia were abducted by gunmen from their off-campus lodge on Tuesday night. Police confirmed one student has been rescued while search operations continue for the remaining victims.

Benue Info-pedia
Kaduna Community Mourns Mother & Son Following Kidnapping Tragedy
Security & Crime

Kaduna Community Mourns Mother & Son Following Kidnapping Tragedy

A mother allegedly died while in captivity after being abducted in Kaduna State, while her son was reportedly killed after delivering ransom. Authorities have yet to publicly confirm the full details.

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Wife, 2-Year-Old Son of Abducted Igboho Resident Rescued Alive After 18 Days
Security & Crime

Wife, 2-Year-Old Son of Abducted Igboho Resident Rescued Alive After 18 Days

The wife and two-year-old son of an abducted Igboho resident have been rescued alive after spending 18 days in captivity, according to an official statement from the Office of Oloye Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho).

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Police Confirm 18 Deaths After Renewed Communal Violence in Niger Community
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Police Confirm 18 Deaths After Renewed Communal Violence in Niger Community

At least 18 people have been killed in a renewed communal clash linked to a longstanding land dispute in Rafi LGA of Niger State. Police say 15 victims were burnt to death after attackers set a residential building on fire.

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"Justice Must Not Be Selective" — Katsina-Ala Communities Appeal to FG, State Over Killings
Benue affairs / Metro News

"Justice Must Not Be Selective" — Katsina-Ala Communities Appeal to FG, State Over Killings

Katsina-Ala residents are demanding urgent government action after recent killings, calling on SGF George Akume, Gov. Hyacinth Alia, security agencies, and traditional and religious leaders to condemn the violence and ensure justice for victims.

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DSS Recovers Diverted Disaster Relief Materials in Taraba Warehouse Raid
Security & Crime

DSS Recovers Diverted Disaster Relief Materials in Taraba Warehouse Raid

DSS operatives raided a Jalingo warehouse and recovered Saudi-donated relief materials intended for Taraba disaster victims. Four suspects arrested. Authorities await full investigation.

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Military Operations Yield Breakthrough as Five Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kogi
Security & Crime

Military Operations Yield Breakthrough as Five Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kogi

Five kidnapped victims have been rescued in Kogi State after suspected terrorists abandoned them during coordinated military air and ground operations targeting criminal hideouts in Adankolo Forest.

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