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Jun

09

2025

Despite Paying Ransom, Retired Army Major Perishes In Kidnapers’ Den.

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Joe Ajayi, a 76-year-old retired Army Major, passed away while in the hands of his captors, even though his family paid a substantial sum of money to secure his release. OHAFIATV learnt that on May 21, 2025, Major Ajayi was kidnapped from his home in Odo-Ape, which is located in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. According to reports, armed attackers broke into his house, opened fire randomly, and then swept him off. At first, the kidnappers sought N50 million in ransom. The rejection of Major Ajayi's necessary drugs apparently caused his health to rapidly deteriorate. The family was unable to…

Jun

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue Under Siege As Herdsmen Kill several Villagers In Coordinated Attacks

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Suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Tyoshin community in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, leaving several people feared dead. Residents said the attackers stormed the community under the cover of darkness, unleashing terror on unsuspecting villagers. As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of casualties remained unclear, but eyewitnesses described the incident as brutal and devastating. One of the victims has been identified as Monday Dooden, a native of the area. Dooden’s brother, Akawe Francis, confirmed the killing in a post on social media. “Monday Dooden,…

Apr

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kalu Condemns Attacks, Massacre on Mangu and Bokkos Communities

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Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Director General of Global Initiatives For Good Governance (GIGG), has strongly condemned the recent attacks on Mangu and Bokkos communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, that have resulted in the loss of over 60 lives. He described the attacks, attributed to Fulani cattle rustlers, as a "senseless massacre" and called for urgent national security reforms to address the situation. According to Chief Dr. Kalu, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, established to regulate the activities of cattle rearers in Nigeria, has not done enough to address the issue. The attacks are not limited to Plateau State, as…

Jan

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kaduna Governor Defends Peace Pact with Terrorists: “Preserving Lives is My Top Priority”

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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has defended his administration's decision to enter a peace pact with terrorists in the state, prioritizing the preservation of lives and peace. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service, Governor Sani clarified that the decision followed six months of dialogue and did not involve any payment to the terrorists. The governor emphasized that his administration did not offer any monetary incentives to secure the agreement, stating, "Not even one Naira was given to them." Instead, the peace pact was facilitated with the support of traditional rulers and religious leaders, who played a vital role during…

Aug

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bandits Kidnap Over 10 People in Zamfara Village

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More than 10 residents of Matusji village in Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State were abducted by gunmen in the early hours of Friday. The victims include a patient who was still receiving medical treatment and attached to an IV drip. Bandits According to eyewitness Ahmad Babangida, the bandits stormed the community around 2:30 am, firing shots indiscriminately. Although no one was killed, many people were taken away by the gunmen to an unknown location. The villagers are still in shock, and the bandits have not made any demands or mentioned anything about a ransom. The State police…