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Armed Herdsmen Kill Over 20, Many Missing After Deadly Attack on Benue Community
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Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly killed several residents and left many others missing following a violent attack on Ojantele community along the Abuja–Otukpo Road in Benue State.
According to accounts gathered from locals, the assailants stormed the community in the early hours of Friday, firing sporadically at residents and causing widespread panic as people fled for safety. The attack reportedly left more than 20 people feared dead, while several others remain unaccounted for as families continue to search for missing relatives.
Eyewitnesses said the gunmen, believed to be heavily armed, moved through parts of the community, shooting indiscriminately and forcing villagers to abandon their homes. Some residents were said to have sustained injuries during the assault, while many others escaped into nearby bushes to avoid being caught in the violence.
The incident has thrown the community into mourning, with residents expressing fear and uncertainty over the safety of their lives and property.
Confirming the attack on Friday afternoon, the Chairman of Apa Local Government Area, Adams Ogwola, said authorities were still working to verify the exact number of casualties and assess the full scale of the damage caused by the attack.
Ogwola explained that security agencies had been alerted and efforts were underway to restore calm in the affected area. He also noted that local officials were collaborating with security operatives and community leaders to locate missing persons and support families affected by the tragedy.
The attack adds to the growing list of violent incidents linked to suspected herdsmen in parts of Benue State, where communities have repeatedly raised concerns about insecurity and attacks on rural settlements.
As of the time of filing this report, security personnel were said to have been deployed to the area, while residents called on both state and federal authorities to take urgent steps to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further loss of lives.
Popular Nigerian actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, has died following a prolonged battle with breast cancer.
The actress’ death was announced on Tuesday afternoon by Owolabi Ajasa, the Ogun State chapter governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
Atinuke’s death comes after colleagues, friends, fans and members of the public had reportedly rallied financial and emotional support towards her treatment as she battled the disease.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page, Ajasa expressed appreciation to everyone who contributed towards the actress’ medical treatment and offered prayers and encouragement during her illness.
He said that despite the collective efforts and prayers made for her recovery, Atinuke eventually passed away.
“We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers, encouragement, and support towards the treatment of our dear colleague, ATINUKE REMILEKUN KAREEM,” Ajasa wrote.
“Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call.”
TAMPAN Mourns Actress
The association expressed sadness over the loss, acknowledging the efforts made by individuals within and outside the entertainment industry to support the actress during her health battle.
Ajasa called on colleagues and loved ones to accept the development while praying for strength for those she left behind.
“We cannot question the Almighty God. We can only submit to His will and pray that He grants her eternal rest and gives her family, colleagues, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss,” he added.
Atinuke’s death is expected to be mourned across the Yoruba movie industry, where she had built a career as an actress.
Her passing also highlights the challenges faced by individuals battling cancer and the financial burden that prolonged medical treatment can place on patients and their families.
The news has already triggered an outpouring of grief among those who knew the actress and followed her career.
As tributes continue to emerge, colleagues and fans are expected to remember Atinuke Kareem for her contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Details concerning her burial arrangements and funeral rites had not been made public at the time of filing this report.
FCT minister Nyesom Wike on Wednesday had his media parley with journalists over many issues including the passing of his political ally, Edo State born politician, Chief Dan Orbih.
Read his words on marble below:
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has assured that all capital projects initiated under President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the nation’s capital will be completed before the end of the administration’s tenure.
Wike gave the assurance during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he said the administration had recorded unprecedented progress in infrastructure development across the FCT.
The minister said the Tinubu administration had commissioned 107 capital projects in the territory, adding that 76 of the projects had already been completed.
According to him, 10 additional projects are expected to be commissioned before the January elections, while the remaining projects would be completed before the expiration of the current administration.
“The President’s administration under Bola Tinubu commissioned 107 capital projects. We have completed 76. Before the January election, we will commission 10, and before the end of his tenure, we would have commissioned all the projects,” Wike said.
He said the FCT Administration had also made significant progress in completing projects inherited from previous administrations.
According to Wike, of the 25 projects inherited from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, 23 had been completed, while two were ongoing.
He added that six out of eight projects inherited from the administrations of former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua had also been completed, with work continuing on the remaining two.
“We inherited 25 projects from President Buhari and completed 23, while two are currently ongoing.
“We inherited eight projects from the administrations of President Jonathan and President Yar’Adua. We have completed six, while two are ongoing,” he said.
Wike said the Tinubu administration remained committed to ensuring that projects initiated under the Renewed Hope Agenda in the FCT were completed within the President’s tenure.
“Before this tenure expires, every project started under Bola Tinubu would have been completed,” he said.
The minister challenged critics to compare the performance of the current administration in the FCT with that of previous administrations, insisting that the territory had witnessed unprecedented development under Tinubu.
“In the history of the FCT, no government has done what we have done in Abuja. I challenge anyone to come out,” Wike stated.
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FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s words on marble
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