Crime
Two Dead, Women Raped in Benue Community Attack
Benue State communities in Apa LGA face renewed attacks by suspected armed herders, leaving two dead and several women sexually assaulted. Local youths intervened to repel the attackers
Renewed violence in Apa Local Government Area has left two residents dead and reportedly involved the sexual assault of two women.
Also read: Bandit Attacks Kill Six in Benue Communities
The attacks occurred on Sunday in the communities of Edikwu G’Icho, Ole-G’ijamu, and Ukpogo, allegedly by armed herders.
One of the victims was a pastor ambushed while returning from church. The women victims were taken to a medical facility and are currently receiving care.
Local youths in Oiji acted quickly to repel the attackers, preventing further escalation. Confirming the incident, Adams Ocheiga reported that the attacks occurred at Edikwu Ward 11 and that Oiji was targeted but defended successfully.
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Recurring attacks by suspected herders have recently affected several areas in Benue, including Kwande, Otukpo, Ohinmini, Logo, and Guma.
Police spokesperson DSP Udeme Edet was unavailable for comment at the time of reporting.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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