Crime
38 killed in weekend slaughter in Benue idp camp by suspected bandits
38 killed in weekend slaughter in Benue idp camp by suspected bandits
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Over 38 persons have been slaughtered by suspected bandits in an internally displaced persons (idp) camp in Guma council area of Benue State, north central Nigeria.
About 38 others were seriously injured following the dastardly attack on an Internally idp camp in Mgbam,Nyiev Community in Udei area of Guma council area of Benue State.
The attack according to sources is coming barely three days after 52 persons were massacred in Umugidi community in Otukpo council area by suspected bandits pretending to be herders.
Our reliable source told this reporter that the attack which consumed mostly women and children occured in the early part of Friday when some of the inmates of the camp who raised the alarm were preparing to sleep.
District head of Nyiev Community Bernard Shawa regretted that he lost two of his sons to the dastardly attack which he and his people never anticipated.
He added that the marauders had attacked them on the day of the Presidential election which was February 25, 2023 in which 12 persons were slaughtered like chicken.
Mnenna Orkegaa another survivor who lost her 10 year old daughter said that some of them were already asleep when they heard sporadic gun shots and started running for safety.
She lamented that it was during an attempt to escape through the window that a Herdsmen grabbed her child and killed her.
Responding to the act of barbarism during a visit to the camp, Governor Samuel Ortom described it as ‘unfortunate’, saying that his government will not be provoked to take laws into its hand but will remain law abiding.
He said that President Buhari should do more than to send condolence messages and direct security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.
“I condemn this act. It is most unfortunate. We are law abiding people. We will not be provoked to take arms against anyone.
“We will allow the law to take it course. I saw the President’s condolence message but he should go beyond this and issue orders to smoke out these herders and terrorists.
“You can imagine the pain of this people. People doing this are known and must be fished out. Those inviting this Fulani to unleash terror wait until I leave office, then you can repeal the law. We want peace. I refuse to be provoked.
“How can we make progress with this type of killing? Putting blame and castigating me is not right”, Ortom maintained.
Benue state has been under siege for several years now as insurgent bandits have unleashed sorry, tears and blood on the people who are mostly farmers ensuring that they abandoned their ancestral homes to live in idp camps because security agents have been unable to stop the carnage.
38 killed in weekend slaughter in Benue idp camp by suspected bandits
Soldier Wife Arrested in Abuja vehicle theft case
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious female suspect, Blessing Yusuf, aged 29, was arrested on April 25, 2025, by operatives of the Scorpion Squad, following a successful investigation into a vehicle theft case.
Sources disclosed that Yusuf, a resident of Kwali Area Council and wife of a serving Nigerian Army soldier, L/CPL Yusuf Yunnusa, who was arrested on April 19, 2025, was tracked down through digital forensic intelligence after fleeing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) upon learning of her husband’s arrest.
Sources said during preliminary investigations, Yusuf confessed during interrogation that she had initiated the idea of stealing a vehicle to cover her medical expenses.
She admitted to ordering a set of Toyota Corolla keys online via Jumia and later using them to steal a car at the Federal Secretariat. While her husband moved the vehicle, she provided cover and distracted passersby. After the theft, they transported the stolen car to Kwali.
Both suspects are currently in custody undergoing further interrogation.
Crime
FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
By; Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a woman, Vera Onyebigwa, in connection with a suspected child trafficking case.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that On April 25, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., a distress call was received at G/Lada Division regarding a suspected child trafficking incident near the timber shed area.
The sources said Police operatives were quickly deployed to the scene, where they apprehended Onyebigwa, a resident of No. 38 Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City, Edo State, who was found in possession of a 6-year-old female child, whose identity remains unknown.
According to the sources, Preliminary investigations revealed that Onyebigwa had allegedly purchased the child from her father for ₦500,000 and was planning to transport her to Benin City.
The child’s cries attracted the attention of a Good Samaritan, who immediately notified the police, leading to the child’s rescue.
The sources added that the child is currently in protective care, and an investigation into the matter is ongoing.
FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
Armed bandits attack village in Sokoto, three killed in gunfight
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits attacked Illela-Baraya Village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on the night of April 25, 2025, killing three victims during a sporadic shooting.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the bandits, in large numbers, launched the attack at about 2200hrs, fatally injuring the three victims.
A team of security operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene and engaged the bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat without managing to rustle any livestock.
Despite the confrontation, the victims succumbed to their injuries and were confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital. Three empty shells of AK-47 ammunition were recovered at the scene.
The area was thoroughly combed by the troops and patrols were intensified.
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