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Benue Communities Plunged Into Chaos: Fulani Herdsman Murdered, Dozens Of Cattle Slaughtered.
Tension has escalated in parts of Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, following a series of violent attacks that left a Fulani herder dead and over 20 cows slaughtered. The incidents, which occurred between December 4 and 5, have raised fears of further communal clashes and cast doubts on the effectiveness of local security agencies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Affected communities include Ondo, Ogobia, Ugboju, and Otukpo Nobi, areas previously known for sporadic conflicts. Reports indicate that the situation worsened after allegations surfaced that a key suspect in the attacks was released by police shortly after being arrested, fueling anger and mistrust among residents.
According to local sources, the violence peaked on December 5 when armed men from the Ondo community in Ogobia allegedly ambushed Hassan Sule, a prominent Fulani herder also known as Alhaji Foder. Sule was reportedly traveling on a motorcycle with a labourer to inspect his cattle when the assailants opened fire. The labourer survived with injuries, but Sule was killed instantly.
The attack prompted panic among Fulani families, who alerted Nigerian Army personnel stationed at the Ogobia post. Soldiers reportedly accompanied the herders to recover Sule’s body and engaged the attackers during a subsequent attempted ambush. “The soldiers returned fire instantly and overpowered them. One of the attackers was arrested alive and disarmed,” a source familiar with the operation stated.
However, the arrest appears to have been short-lived, as the suspect was reportedly handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ogoli/Ogboju for questioning and released less than an hour later. Fulani leaders said attempts to engage the DPO were rebuffed, with the officer asserting that the military had no authority to make arrests.
The killings followed a separate attack on December 4, when armed youths from Otukpo Nobi reportedly raided grazing areas, killing over 20 cows and injuring several others. The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) condemned the attacks and criticised the police response, describing the violence as “coordinated, unprovoked and aimed at instigating a wider crisis.”
In a petition to the Commissioner of Police, MACBAN called for the immediate re-arrest of the released suspect, a full-scale investigation into the killings and livestock destruction, and increased security deployment to prevent further attacks.
A police source, speaking anonymously, stated that on December 5, a Fulani herder reported the attack to the DPO of Ogoli. The source said that a patrol team was mobilised, the corpse was documented and deposited at the mortuary, and the surrounding area was searched for suspects. However, the source was unaware of any arrests or releases as claimed by Fulani leaders.
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has weighed in on the escalating crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), joking that the party’s remaining governors may soon have to constantly reassure each other of their loyalty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sani shared his remark on X on Wednesday, noting that if PDP is eventually left with only two governors—Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed—they might find themselves frequently checking in with one another.
“Now that the PDP has only two governors remaining, the two will have to be calling each other every hour to be sure…with words like ‘I hope we are still together’ or ‘I hope you still dey,’” he wrote.
His comment comes amid rising tensions following a Court of Appeal ruling, which upheld earlier judgments preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the results of the party’s disputed national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025.
The court found that the convention violated both statutory requirements and the PDP constitution, further deepening divisions within the party.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sylvester Ezeokenwa, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reintroduce the indirect mode of primaries.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ezeokenwa made the call on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, speaking on the electoral framework as the 2027 general elections approach.
He explained that while political parties can technically conduct direct primaries, logistical challenges make indirect primaries more practical, especially for smaller parties.
“It’s not about electing a candidate indirectly at the general election. If INEC could conduct elections during the COVID-19 era, political parties can certainly hold direct primaries,” Ezeokenwa said.
However, he noted that the stance of IPAC (Inter-Party Advisory Council) highlights a critical concern: “The National Assembly’s position on primaries tends to stifle smaller political parties, which often lack the resources to organize direct primaries on a large scale.”
He added, “Consider nominating a presidential candidate and conducting primaries across over 8,800 wards nationwide. The logistical demands of direct primaries are immense. That is why IPAC is urging the National Assembly to bring back the indirect mode of primaries.”
Prominent businessman Obi Cubana has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu via the newly launched City Boy Movement, a youth-centered initiative focused on educating and empowering communities to drive national development.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during a meeting with Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, Cubana clarified that the movement is not a political party, but a platform supporting Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“The unique aspect of this movement is that it’s composed mostly of young businessmen, not politicians. Our mission is to uplift our communities by educating and reorienting people about our collective path forward,” he said.
Cubana stressed the importance of unity and constructive engagement with the Federal Government. “We believe in the leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As young professionals and successful entrepreneurs, we are letting our people know that we are fully behind the President and his re-election. Igbo voices must be included at the center, and divisive politics should be avoided,” he added.
He highlighted the need for regional development and connection to federal initiatives, noting, “There must be balance and recognition of every region. Our communities need access to infrastructure, gas, and rail systems.”
Cubana further emphasized that meaningful progress requires collaboration with the government. “Opposition without engagement won’t leave a lasting impact. The City Boy Movement stands on Tinubu’s mandate. Our aim is the advancement of Igbo land, and it is our responsibility to educate our people. We are solidly behind Tinubu,” he concluded.
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