Gunman kills four in Benue village attack

By Zagazola Makama

Atleast four persons were killed during a deadly attack by an armed militia in Afia, Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

Zagazola Makama was informed by intelligence sources that la suspected Tiv militia, popularly known as “Government,” allegedly armed with an AK-47 rifle, stormed his native village and began shooting at residents, moving from one village to another and killing victims at sight.

Troops of the Nigerian army in collaboration with the combined team of 40 operatives from Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Anyam Nyor, support units were immediately deployed to the area to track down the suspect.

Despite the heavy deployment, the suspect reportedly fled the scene and remains at large as of the time of filing this report.

“Efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect have so far proved abortive, but the search operation is still ongoing,” intelligence sources said.

Security sources confirmed that four villagers lost their lives in the attack, and an investigation has been launched to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and bring those responsible to justice.

Security forces have assured residents of Ukum and surrounding communities of intensified patrols and enhanced security to forestall further attacks.

Gunman kills four in Benue village attack

Police confirmed another killing of livestock, missing herder in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of livestock and the disappearance of a herder following a suspected attack in the Shen Mountain area of the state.

A Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the command received a report around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday that at about 2:30 a.m., a group of persons believed to be local residents allegedly attacked herders moving cattle through the area.

During the incident, two cows and three rams were reportedly killed, while one of the herders was declared missing.

The police sources said that upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer in Bukuru, Supol Bukuru, led a patrol team to the scene to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

He said that efforts are ongoing to locate the missing herder, while a full investigation has commenced to identify the perpetrators and prevent any escalation.

The command appealed to residents of the area to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies to maintain peace.

Police confirmed another killing of livestock, missing herder in Plateau

Young woman found dead in suspected suicide at Life Camp Abuja construction site

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of a young woman, suspected to have committed suicide, at a construction site in CITEC Estate, Life Camp.

Police sources said it received a report from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at CITEC Estate, the body of the woman was discovered hanging from a container at the site around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Following the report, police detectives were immediately dispatched to the scene. Photographs of the body were taken, and there were no visible signs of violence on the deceased.

The body was subsequently transported to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, where she was confirmed dead by the attending medical doctor. The corpse has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

The source said that Police also recovered a mobile phone from the woman’s pocket, although it was password-protected.

Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death.

Young woman found dead in suspected suicide at Life Camp Abuja construction site