Abuja, Nigeria — August 14, 2025 — Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has firmly denied reports circulating on social media and in some news outlets that notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made the position of […]
By Smart Chuks, SaharaNews247 Editorial Desk Introduction In August 2025, the Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State experienced a chilling surge in violence as armed bandits targeted local communities, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. These attacks have not only claimed lives but have also instilled widespread fear among residents, disrupted local economies,
By Smart Chuks LP Yelwata, Benue State — August 11, 2025The fragile peace in Benue’s Yelwata community was shattered once again on Monday morning when suspected armed men stormed the area, killing three residents and leaving several others wounded. The attack has reignited fear, anger, and grief among locals still recovering from one of the
A Global Alarm over Nigeria’s Deepening Crisis The ongoing violence in Nigeria has caught global attention once again—this time from Capitol Hill in the United States. During a high-profile U.S. Congressional hearing, lawmakers and faith leaders alleged that a silent religious war is unfolding in Nigeria, especially targeting Christian communities. These claims have reignited fierce
By Smart Chuks In yet another grim reminder of Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, six Nigerian Law School students traveling to the Yola campus were abducted on July 26, 2025, along the notorious Joota–Wukari Federal Highway, straddling the Benue–Taraba border. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage—not just because of the kidnapping itself, but due to conflicting narratives
Published: August 6, 2025 | SaharaNews247 Introduction The peaceful rhythm of rural life in Benue State has once again been shattered. A mobile police officer and eight civilians were gruesomely killed in a series of deadly attacks spanning several days in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA). The coordinated assaults—believed to have been carried out by
Meta Description:Bello Turji, a notorious terror leader in northern Nigeria, has surrendered arms and released 32 captives in Zamfara State. This in-depth analysis explores what this means for national security, peacebuilding efforts, and the future of terrorism in Nigeria. Category: Terrorism | Northern Nigeria | Banditry Crisis | Peacebuilding | SecurityTags: Bello Turji, Zamfara terrorism,
By SaharaNews247 | Updated August 5, 2025 Kaduna State, Nigeria — Tensions continue to rise in parts of Southern Kaduna as Hausa-speaking Christian communities allege persistent cases of land grabbing, religious discrimination, and systematic marginalization across several local government areas. These claims have added a complex new dimension to Kaduna’s long-standing ethno-religious conflicts, fueling calls
ECOWAS expresses deep concern over eight active terrorist groups in Nigeria, warning of growing insecurity in West Africa. Discover the full story, analysis, and implications. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong warning regarding the rising activities of eight known terrorist groups operating within Nigeria. This alert, based on verified
Heightened Security Tension in Benue as Operation Whirl Stroke Recovers Weapons, Disrupts Armed Herdsmen Camp Benue State, Nigeria – In a significant victory against rural armed violence, troops from Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recovered a deadly AK-47 assault rifle, a magazine, and live ammunition abandoned by fleeing herdsmen in Tse Adudu village, located in
