BENUE STATE ON FIRE, AS TERRORISTS KILL OVER 19 RESIDENTS IN KWANDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 BENUE STATE ON FIRE, AS TERRORISTS KILL OVER 19 RESIDENTS IN KWANDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

       By Sunday Memeh 

 It was another day of mayhem as terrorists attacked Boaguwa, Kumakua Council Ward of Kwande local government Area of Benue State, claiming over nineteen more lives, causing many residents to flee to the nearest community, called Jato, popularly known as, "The Town of Safety for the safety of their lives.

       Ika Weekly Newspaper Correspondent confirmed that those who lost their lives during the attacks include; Aisha Balam, Sunday Onyeagwu and his two sons, John and Christian. Others are Isah Muhammad, Ali Khan, Moses Macaulay, Collins Bello Ali and many others.

 It was gathered from an eye witness that after that fateful 18th of February, 2025 Mr. Sunday Onyeagwu, his two children and eleven others were attacked, tide up, laid down and shut dead by some unknown gunmen. The incident occured near their homes.

         Speaking with newsmen, the President General of Mzuogh U Tiv, Worldwide and Leader of Benue's three major Sociocultural groups-Mzough U. Tiv, Ochi-Idoma and OM Ngede, a Retired Controller of Prison, Lorbee Ihagh, who hails from the local government area, said he has confirmed the attacks and the killings of the victims by the terrorists.

       He expressed concerned over the ugly situations in Kwande and other local government areas of Benue State and encouraged the bereaved to take hearts over the demises of their family members. He said "I was informed that over 19 farmers and residents of Kwande local government area were killed at different locations and the  bodies of some of the victims were thrown into River Catsina Ala. 

       "As it is today, a lot of people have fled to Jato, I doubt if Jato will be free for them to stay. 

       As at the time of filing this report, efforts to reach the Benue State officers and the security agents were unsuccessful.

Mother of Six Brutally Murdered in Owerre-Olubor Community

Published July 28, 2025

Mother of Six Brutally Murdered in Owerre-Olubor Community

 

Tragedy struck Owerre-Olubor Community in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State on July 28, 2025, following the brutal murder of Mrs. Maleze Norah Adankwor, a mother of six, by unknown assailants.

The incident occurred at her residence in Umunofo Quarters, where she was reportedly alone at the time of the attack.

Speaking with Ika Weekly Newspaper, her son, Mr. Maleze Christian, said that his mother was discovered lifeless in a pool of blood after family members became concerned when they could not reach her for over 24 hours.

“We tried calling her several times without success. When we came to the house and forced the door open, we found her dead inside,” he said.

According to him, the attackers allegedly gained access to the house, murdered her, and locked the door from outside before fleeing the scene.

Mr. Christian appealed to security agencies in Delta State to urgently investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“My mother was peaceful and had no known enemies. We are begging the police to help us find those responsible,” he added.

An elder of the Owerre-Olubor Community, Mr. Collins Okoh, described the killing as unprecedented in the area.

“This kind of violence is strange to our community. We urge the police to conduct a thorough investigation so that justice can be served,” he stated.

Community members expressed shock and fear over the incident, describing Mrs. Adankwor as a kind and compassionate woman who was known for helping vulnerable individuals.

As of the time of filing this report, officers of the Nigeria Police Force were at the scene conducting investigations. The body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary pending autopsy and further inquiries.