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Nov

24

2022

Enugu Under Siege By Jihadist Herdsmen As Army’s ‘Operation Golden Dawn’ Goes Deaf And Dumb – INTERSOCIETY

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…Enugu State is no longer in God’s hands! …Eleven Eastern Govs must regionally go for 60% Security Chiefs from the East and transfer of 20 Muslim Commanders Intersociety, Onitsha, Eastern Nigeria, Thursday, Nov 24, 2022 The principal officers of the Nigerian Army responsible for the Army’s touted “Operation Golden Dawn” in the Southeast part of Eastern Nigeria have become totally deaf and dumb as Enugu goes up in flames ignited by Jihadist Fulani Herdsmen. As a matter of fact, “Enugu State is no longer in the Hands of God”. The State, especially communities surrounding the State’s ancient Capital City have…

Nov

01

2022

By Kalu Odinakachi

Ohanaeze replies Miyetti Allah – We don’t want grazing reserves in Southeast

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Monday, rubbished the resolutions of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore on the need for grazing reserves in the Southeastern part of the country. Ohanaeze described the grazing reserves demanded by Miyetti Allah as a sinister move that threatens national security and peace. The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the demand was “unreasonable, unrealistic and hallucinations of daydreamers.” A statement by Isiguzoro said the Fulani group should respect the ban on open grazing and cattle routes by the Southern governors. Isiguzoro said: “Cattle rearing and businesses all over the world remain an individual enterprise and private…

Oct

31

2022

By Freeman

Herdsmen kill residents of Benue community in fresh attack.

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Armed men suspected to be herders who have been causing chaos in Benue State have again attacked the Tse Ikyem community in Logo Local Government Area of the State. The unfortunate attack occurred in broad daylight around 4om on Saturday. The assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents, killing three persons, while several others were seriously injured. A source, who confirmed the development said the attack was launched around Anawah settlement where at least two people were murdered on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Victims of the Saturday murderous attack were identified as Solomon Ukoom, Mrs Eunice Torkwase Joe…

Oct

20

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Herders on reprisal attack kill 2 policemen, 16 residents in Benue

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Two policemen and 16 other residents were killed on Wednesday when some herders on reprisal attacked Gbeji community in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The state Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass, stated that the crisis started on Tuesday, when five herdsmen were killed. He said, “Two Fulanis coming from Taraba State in a Keke Napep were stopped by some locals, who attacked and killed them. “Simultaneously, close to Anyiin in Logo LGA, two other Fulanis were killed. Also, at another village, one of the herders was attacked and killed. Thereafter, locals rustled his cows, butchered and shared…

Jun

23

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amotekun arrests suspects in connection with recent Owo massacre

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The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, has revealed that some of the suspects involved in the June 5 terror attack at Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, have been apprehended. According to Adeleye, the vehicle that the gunmen used to escape from the scene of the attack had also been retrieved as well as some of the instruments used. The Amotekun Commander disclosed this while parading 71 suspected criminals at the command’s headquarters on Thursday. Adeleye, who did not give the actual figure of the suspects arrested in connection with the attack,…