Crime
Fatal Attack On Benue Troops: Suspected Herdsmen Kill Soldier, Wound Another
Fatal Attack On Benue Troops: Suspected Herdsmen Kill Soldier, Wound Another....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a tragic turn of events, troops stationed in Ochumekwu community, located in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, fell victim to a violent assault allegedly perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Major General Sunday Iserihen Igbinomwanhia, the Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), confirmed this harrowing incident to the press in Makurdi on Monday……..CONTINUE READING
According to Igbinomwanhia, one soldier lost his life, and another sustained injuries during the attack by the suspected herders. In response to the aggression, the troops retaliated, resulting in the death of three assailants and injuries to several others. Additionally, the security forces seized one AK-47 rifle along with rounds of ammunition from the attackers.
The OPWS is presently engaged in a clearance operation aimed at expelling suspected armed foreign herders who have encroached upon the Kwande Local Government Area of the state.
This distressing incident comes on the heels of a similar attack in February, where suspected herders ambushed troops in Agatu local government, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to two others.
Three individuals involved in the abduction of students and teachers within Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area have been handed life sentences by a Federal High Court in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Presided over by Justice Salem Ibrahim, the court convicted the defendants following their guilty pleas to charges brought by the Federal Government, which included withholding information regarding the masterminds behind the attack. Additionally, the accused admitted to being members of Darul Salam, an organization linked to the banned terrorist group Ansaru.
During the proceedings, two of the defendants—Abdulrazak Umar and Shamsudin Adamu—further confessed to utilizing a WhatsApp group named “The Oneness of Allah is the Foundation of Peace” to train and incite members toward acts of terrorism. Furthermore, Abdulrazak Umar pleaded guilty to a separate charge of conducting unauthorized illegal gold mining activities along streams in the Chaza area located within Niger State’s Suleja Local Government Area.
Crime
THE ULTIMATE RECKONING: Three Suspects Face Imminent Arraignment Over Shocking School Abductions!.
The Department of State Services (DSS) is scheduled to arraign three suspects before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in connection with the Oriire school abductions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Defendants: The suspects are Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (aka Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka Abu Itisar), all originating from Niger State.
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The Charges: They face a 10-count charge that includes kidnapping, withholding information regarding terrorist links, and utilizing messaging platforms to promote terrorist training.
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Legal Timeline: The Federal Government initially filed the charges on July 17, 2026, setting the stage for Thursday’s formal commencement of the criminal trial where the charges will be read and pleas entered.
In a significant development at the Federal High Court in Abuja, two alleged commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group have entered guilty pleas regarding a 32-count charge.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Plea Change: The defendants, Mahmud Usman (also known as Mahmud Al-Nigeri) and Abubakar Abba (also known as Abu Baraa), appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite on Monday to formally change their pleas from not guilty to guilty.
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The Charges: The 32-count charge includes accusations of terrorism financing, kidnapping for ransom, illegal mining, and the manufacture of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Additional allegations involve coordinating sleeper cells, planning attacks, and maintaining connections with terrorist organizations across the Maghreb and Sahel regions.
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Previous Legal Status: During their initial arraignment, Usman had pleaded guilty to only one count related to illegal mining, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence, while denying the other 31 charges. Abba had previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Next Steps: Following the new guilty pleas, the prosecution requested that the court convict the defendants on all 32 counts. Defense counsel urged the court to consider the defendants’ expressions of remorse and repentance when determining their sentences.
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