Tag: Nasarawa Killing

Buhari condemns ‘senseless’ killing of 45 farmers in Nasarawa communities

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the murder of 45 farmers following renewed attacks in Lafia, Obi, and Awe local government areas of Nasarawa State. In an issued statement by presidential aide, Garba Shehu, the Nigerian leader reiterated his administration’s resolve to tackle insecurity in the country. “I assure the people with all seriousness and sensitivity that this administration is doing its best to safeguard the security of people and will leave no stone unturned in fishing out the perpetrators of this senseless and barbaric incident, and bring them to justice”,…

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45 farmers shot dead in Nasarawa, 27 injured, 5,000 displaced

Aminu Imam

About 45 farmers have been killed and 27 injured following renewed hostility in Lafia, Obi and Awe local government areas of Nasarawa State. It was gathered that the first attack, which reportedly started on Friday morning, continued up till Sunday night. A source said up to 5,000 farmers across 12 communities have been displaced as a result of the attacks. Some of those who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment at hospitals across Obi, Lafia and Awe local government areas.

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Nasarawa Killing: Gov. Sule charges community to fish out criminals

Ishaku Yohanna
Governor Sule Alhaji of Nasarawa State

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state on Sunday, charged the people of Udege Chiefdom to fish out criminal elements amongst them following the killing of the village head of Odu community, Mr Amos Obere. A statement by Mr Ibrahim Addra, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, quoted him as giving the charge during a fact-finding visit to the palace of the “Osu Ajiri,” Halilu Bala -Usman in Udege, Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. The governor said that fishing out the criminal elements would not only ensure peace…

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