Nigeria police free 18 hostages abducted on Benue bus route
Seven suspects arrested as Nigerian police rescue 18 hostages abducted on Makurdi Otukpo road including students.
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Nigerian police fire tear gas at Makurdi protesters over killings
A deadly attack in Benue sparked mass protests in Makurdi that were dispersed by police using tear gas amid mounting anger and calls for action.
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At least 102 dead in village attack in Northern Nigeria
Suspected criminal herders storm village late Friday, marking one of deadliest assaults this year
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42 dead in attacks in Nigeria’s Benue State
Victor Omnin, chairman of Gwer West local government, said 32 bodies were recovered after Sunday’s attacks on Ahume and Aondona villages
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Death toll in Nigeria herdsmen attacks climbs to 56
Governor Alia disclosed the updated toll during a visit to the affected villages in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas (LGAs), where the attacks occurred
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Suspected herdsmen kill at least 17 in Benue, Nigeria
The recent violence follows a series of similar attacks in the region
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At least 20 dead in Nigeria boat accident
11 others rescued, taken to hospital
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30 dead in brutal attacks in Nigeria’s Benue State recently
Armed gangs have killed at least 30 people in three days of attacks in Nigeria’s north-central Benue State.
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Flood fears rise in Nigeria’s food belt as Cameroon opens dam
enue was one of the hardest-hit areas two years ago when heavy rains and water released from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam caused the Benue River to overflow
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Armed gang kidnaps dozens of Nigerian medical students
Gunmen kidnapped over 20 medical students while they were traveling on a highway in Nigeria’s Benue State.
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