The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has made grave accusations against certain community members in Benue State, suggesting they acted as accomplices to the assailants responsible for the tragic killings in the Yelwata community. This assertion was made during an extensive media briefing held on Thursday at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.ContinueContinue reading “Benue Killings: Locals Accused of Sheltering Attackers”
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Hundreds of Cattle Die in River Benue: What Went Wrong?
On June 14, 2025, over 100 cattle drowned or were buried by soil while attempting to cross the River Benue near Achepe village in Nasarawa State. Armed Fulani herdsmen, fleeing violence in Benue State, hurriedly moved cattle through traditional crossing points. Erosion and heavy rains exacerbated the situation, resulting in a historic loss of livestock and leaving local communities in shock.
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