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GUNMEN KILL 2, ABDUCT 13 IN BENUE STATE

A devastating attack occurred in Benue State on Thursday, April 3, 2025, when gunmen ambushed a Benue Links Nigeria Limited bus, killing two people and abducting 13 passengers. The incident happened near the Otukpo Burnt Bricks area in Otukpo Local Government Area. According to a statement by Johnson Daniel, Information Officer of Benue Links Nigeria Limited, the bus, with registration number PP512, was traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo when it was attacked. “Regrettably, the driver of the 18-seater bus, Mr. Samuel Agege, and a front-seat passenger were fatally shot by the attackers,” Daniel said. The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and those whose loved ones remain in captivity. “We assure the general public that we are in constant communication with security agencies, who are making concerted efforts to rescue the abducted passengers,” the statement read. Three individuals managed to escape the attack, and another passenger had disembarked at Taraku town before the incident. The Police Spokesperson for Benue State, SP Anene Sewuese Catherine, confirmed the incident, stating that more details would be provided soon. “A kidnap incident involving a Benue Links vehicle has been reported. More details will be made available shortly,” she said.

US LAUNCHES DECISIVE ATTACK ON HOUTHI MILITANTS IN YEMEN

The United States launched a massive military operation against Houthi militants in Yemen, targeting their military capabilities and infrastructure. According to President Donald Trump, the attack is a response to the Houthi’s repeated attacks on American vessels and merchant ships in the Red Sea. Trump emphasized that the US will not tolerate any further attacks on its interests, stating, “The Houthi attack on American vessels will not be tolerated. We will use overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective.” The operation, which involved US warships and jets, targeted radars, air defense sites, and drone launch points across Yemen. A defense official described the operation as the beginning of a campaign to degrade the Houthi’s military capabilities, which have been used to disrupt commercial maritime traffic in the Red Sea. The official added that the US aims to restore freedom of navigation in the region and protect American interests. The attack is seen as a significant escalation in the US military’s involvement in Yemen, where the Houthi’s have been backed by Iran. Trump’s administration has been critical of Iran’s support for the Houthi’s and has warned Tehran to stop its involvement in the conflict. The US operation is expected to continue in the coming days, with officials indicating that the goal is to significantly degrade the Houthi’s military capabilities and restore stability to the region.

HERDSMEN ATTACK EBONYI COMMUNITY, KILLING MANY RESIDENTS

A devastating attack by suspected herdsmen on Amegu Nkalaha Community in Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State has left many residents dead and several houses destroyed. The Chairman of Ishielu LGA, Mrs. Ifeoma Agwu, confirmed the attack, stating that the casualty figure is still unknown as evacuation of dead bodies is ongoing. Agwu “We are taking the victims’ bodies to the mortuary right now. I cannot talk much on it now. We will give more details later,” Mrs. Agwu said. According to reports, the attack is believed to be a reprisal for the recent killing of cows belonging to the herdsmen in the area. Prof Ndubuisi Idenyi, a member of the community, took to his Facebook page to express his shock and grief, stating, “My Village Amegu Nkalaha attacked today by Herdsmen. Many have been killed and houses razed to the ground. What a black Sunday!” In a telephone interview, Prof Idenyi revealed that the herdsmen attacked the community in the early hours of Sunday, killing and injuring an unknown number of people, as well as burning down houses. “I don’t have the number of casualties right now. We are still tracking and bringing out the dead bodies especially those killed in the farms,” he said. A source, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that a Pastor of a Pentecostal church and an evangelist in the area were among those killed in the attack. The source maintained that community members were not responsible for the killing of the cows, attributing it to members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the forest. “We did not kill their cows. They were killed by members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the forest,” the source said. The source further revealed that there had been tension in the community following the killing of the cows, with stakeholders making frantic efforts to prevent the attack. When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Joshua Ukandu, claimed he was not aware of the incident.

GUNMEN KIDNAP SEVEN PEOPLE IN BWARI AREA COUNCIL OF ABUJA

A daring kidnapping incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted seven people, including a man, his wife, son, and two others, in the Chikakore area of Kubwa. The kidnappers, numbering about 30 and armed with AK-47 rifles, stormed the residence of one Adefija Michael Akinropo in the community at around 12:00 am. They abducted Adefija, his wife, son, and elder brother. In a separate incident, the gunmen also attacked a building housing a poultry farm in the same area. They kidnapped a man and injured his wife, who attempted to resist the attackers. The FCT Police Command has been informed of the incident, and an investigation is currently underway. When contacted, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, promised to provide more information about the incident. “Let me get details from the DPO, I will get back to you,” she said. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The kidnapping incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of residents in the area. The police are working to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice and that the community is protected from future attacks.

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