Crime
Fulani Militias Kill at Least 13 Christians in Plateau State After Pastor’s Warnings
JOS, Nigeria — Armed Fulani militias attacked Christian villages in Plateau State on Oct. 14, killing at least 13 people and displacing dozens, despite warnings from local church leaders that violence was imminent.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The attacks took place in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. Villages named Rawuru, Tatu and Lawuru were among those hit. Witnesses say the assailants fired on worshippers, stole livestock — nearly 40 cows — and destroyed farmland.
Before the attacks, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo had sounded an alarm, warning that Fulani militias planned violence in the area. Local leaders say they also reported threats to security authorities, but that no action was taken.
Authorities with the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace reportedly dismissed the pastor’s warnings as a false alarm. Leaders in the affected communities believe this dismissal contributed to the failure to prevent the attack.
Background
Plateau State has seen repeated incidents of violence in recent years tied to conflicts between herders (often Fulani) and farming communities. These conflicts often overlap with religious, ethnic and land-use tensions.
In many cases, Christian-majority villages in rural areas have been attacked at night or early morning. Homes, churches and crops are destroyed. Survivors are often forced to flee, becoming internally displaced persons in neighbouring towns or other villages.
One Christian leader from Rawuru, speaking on condition of anonymity, said: “We informed the authorities days before the attack that we were under threat, but no action was taken. Now, our brothers and sisters are dead.”
Quotes
Hon. Stephen Gyang Pwajok, chairman of Barkin Ladi LGA, confirmed the killings during a mass burial in Rachas village. He called the attacks “unprovoked” and said they appear aimed at driving indigenous Christian communities from their ancestral lands.
Paul Tadi-Tok, district leader of Heipang, urged the state government to enforce regulations to stop non-resident herders from grazing within settled Christian villages. He also called for re-invigorated local security efforts, noting these communities often respond slowly to distress calls.
Impact and Next Steps
The attack has heightened fear in Barkin Ladi and neighboring Local Government Areas, where many Christians now feel vulnerable to further violence. Displacement is rising, and villages hit in recent days have lost both lives and means of livelihood.
Leaders are asking the state government and federal security forces for better early-warning systems, faster response times, and better protection for vulnerable communities. The local “Operation Rainbow,” a community-based security initiative, has been cited as an important model that needs strengthening.
Without change, analysts warn that such attacks may continue or escalate. The broader herder-farmer/land use conflicts across Nigeria’s Middle Belt remain unresolved, and religious and ethnic divisions often deepen with each incident.
Context
Since the start of 2025, thousands of Christians in Plateau State and surrounding regions have lost their lives or been displaced in similar attacks. Many perceive that warnings are not acted upon, contributing to repeated tragedies.
The current federal government and state officials face pressure both domestically and internationally to protect civilians, ensure justice for victims and address the root causes: land disputes, resource competition, inadequate security coverage, and breakdowns in trust between communities and law-enforcement.
If authorities take decisive steps — including investigating past threats, prosecuting perpetrators, and deploying security forces effectively — there is opportunity to reduce further violence. The affected Christian communities say they are watching to see if this time the warnings will lead to action.
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Mariya Abdullahi over the alleged poisoning of her co-wife’s two children.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Takuti community, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.
The victims, aged four and nine, were said to have consumed a substance suspected to be poisonous from a cup allegedly given to them by Abdullahi.
One of the children reportedly died shortly after drinking the substance, while the other was rushed to a general hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday.
According to Abiodun, the suspect allegedly confessed to the crime, claiming that a friend influenced her to poison the children because she could not have a child for her husband.
The police statement read: “On 6th November, 2026 at about 6am, a report was received in Lapai Div that one Mariya Abdullahi of Takuti via Lapai administered some substance suspected to be poison to the children of her co-wife.
“The Police operatives moved to the scene, discovered the two children who were 9 & 4yrs, were given the substance to drink, and as a result, they became unconscious.
“They were immediately rushed to a nearby clinic, but on arrival at the clinic, one of the victims gave up the ghost and the other was referred to the general hospital responding to the treatment.
“The suspect was arrested, undergoing further interrogation. She claimed that she was influenced by a friend to commit the act because she couldn’t bear a child for the husband.
“She will soon be transferred to SCID Minna for diligent prosecution.”
The command added that Abdullahi would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna for further investigation and prosecution.
Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Imo State have admitted that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented by the Department of State Services (DSS).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The defendants, Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, who are the first and second accused persons, made the admission on Thursday during cross-examination at the resumed hearing of the case.
Both men confirmed that they willingly gave the audio-visual statements and thumbprinted the written confessions in the presence of their lawyers.
The DSS had tendered the statements as evidence, and the court admitted them during the proceedings.
Despite confirming the statements, the defendants appealed to the court for forgiveness and asked to be released. They had earlier made a similar plea while opening their defence and giving evidence on their own behalf.
The two men are facing charges bordering on conspiracy, hostage-taking and unlawful possession of firearms over the alleged abduction.
Meanwhile, proceedings also continued in a separate case involving two defendants accused of conspiracy, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms.
During the hearing, a prosecution witness identified the defendants as the individuals who allegedly abducted him for ransom in Imo State on October 4, 2026.
At the end of Thursday’s proceedings, Justice Emeka Orafu adjourned both cases until November 6 for further hearing.
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested six individuals on its most-wanted fraudsters list following operations conducted across four continents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The suspects were apprehended over allegations involving various fraudulent activities, according to FBI Director Kash Patel, who announced the development in a post on X on Sunday.
Patel disclosed that the arrests, alongside other enforcement operations, contributed to the seizure of assets worth approximately $17 billion.
He praised the FBI’s international fugitive-tracking efforts and its ongoing campaign against global scam centres, known as Operation Blackout.
According to the FBI director, the six fugitives had collectively spent more than 4,000 days evading arrest.
Patel said the suspects had apparently believed that leaving the United States and going into hiding abroad would place them beyond the reach of American law enforcement authorities.
“They were wrong,” he wrote, stressing that the FBI and its international partners would continue pursuing individuals accused of defrauding Americans, regardless of where they attempted to hide.
In a separate update on Operation Blackout, Patel revealed that the broader campaign had resulted in the seizure of nearly $17 billion, the arrest of hundreds of suspected fraudsters and the rescue of thousands of trafficked workers.
The operation has also involved raids on suspected scam centres, the disruption of online infrastructure used to facilitate fraudulent activities and efforts to identify individuals trafficked into working for criminal networks.
Patel further disclosed that more than 10,000 Americans had received warnings before losing their money, helping to prevent estimated financial losses of about $670 million.
“We’re not just investigating these criminal enterprises.
“We’re dismantling their networks, disrupting their finances, rescuing victims, and holding those responsible accountable,” he said.
The FBI director described the scam centres as criminal enterprises that exploit vulnerable individuals while targeting Americans through international fraud schemes.
He maintained that the agency would continue its efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
“To every criminal organization targeting Americans: Justice will find you,” Patel added.
Full List Of The Six Arrested Suspects
According to the FBI, the individuals arrested are:
- Manjit Singh Bedi
- Elaine Agene Esco
- Khalid Ahmed Satary
- Herbert Leon Kimble
- Sahid Abdullahi Ereg
- Emylee Thai
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