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April 08, 2026

Udege Council Distributes Relief Materials To Victims Of Recent Attacks The Udege Area Administrative Council in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has distributed relief materials to victims of the recent violent attacks that affected several communities in the area. The food items comprising 300 bags of rice, 150 bags of beans, 100 bags of maize, 100 cartons of spaghetti, and 100 cartons of seasoning cubes were supplied to the Council by the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency as part of efforts to cushion the hardship faced by victims. Speaking during the distribution exercise, a Council Member, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi Okuwa, expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of the attacks on affected communities. He described the intervention as an emergency response by the government, noting that the scale of the relief allocated to affected communities reflects the magnitude of destruction suffered. He urged community representatives to ensure fair...

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April 06, 2026

Government Commences Peace Talks Over Deadly Udege Attacks The Nasarawa State Government has commenced high-level peace talks following recent coordinated attacks on communities in Udege Development Area of Nasarawa Local Government Area allegedly by Fulani bandits, which reportedly claimed over 30 lives and left more than 70 houses destroyed. The violent incidents, which also led to the loss of food items, motorcycles and other valuables, have displaced many residents, with affected victims currently taking refuge in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Loko, Onogbo, and neighbouring communities. As part of efforts to restore calm, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa State convened a peace meeting between leaders of the Eloyi, also called Afo and Fulani representatives from Udege, aimed at ending the cycle of violence and fostering peaceful coexistence. The meeting, held at the palace of the Emir of Nasarawa, Alh. Ibrahim Usman Jibril la, brought together key sta...

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April 05, 2026

Expert Faults “Communal Clash” Narrative, Describes Nasarawa Killings As Terror Attack A security expert and academic, Dr Abubakar Salisu Oloko, has strongly criticized claims describing the recent killings in parts of Nasarawa State as a “communal clash,” warning that such characterization distorts facts and undermines justice. Dr. Oloko was reacting to statements allegedly circulated by Jaafar M. Loko, an aide to the Nasarawa State Government, who reportedly described the violence in Gidan-Ogiri, Akyawa-Baka, Udege Kasa, and other Ajiri communities as a communal conflict. In a statement made available to the press, the criminologist argued that the incidents bear the hallmarks of a coordinated criminal operation rather than a clash between rival groups. “A clash implies mutual engagement between two sides. What happened was a one-sided, coordinated attack on innocent communities,” he said. Dr. Oloko linked the violence to a failed kidnapping operation in the area, allegin...

Opinion

April 04, 2026

Beyond The Headlines: The Truth About The Udege Attacks The recent press statement regarding the tragic events in Gidan-Ogiri, Akyawa-Baka, and Udege Kasa is a step toward acknowledging the carnage, but it stops short of the full truth. To characterize the killing of 11 people and the burning of more than 50 houses as a "reprisal attack by hoodlums" is a gross simplification. A deeper look at the facts reveals a much more specific and sinister reality. As a professional in crime management, I must emphasize that terminology dictates the solution. When we use the term "hoodlums," we treat the symptom as a random act of delinquency. We must call a spade a spade: this was not generic criminality; it was a targeted assault by armed herdsmen with a clear criminal motive. The "reprisal" mentioned by the police did not happen in a vacuum. It was the violent aftermath of a botched kidnapping operation involving an Afo man from Odenin Gida. The two ...

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April 03, 2026

Tension Mounts In Nasarawa As Bandits Allegedly Plan Midnight Attack On Udenin Gida Residents of Udenin Gida in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State are gripped by fear following reports of an impending midnight attack by armed bandits who have recently unleashed violence on surrounding communities. According to local sources, the assailants believed to be over 300 in number were responsible for coordinated attacks on Akyawa and Udegen Ƙasa communities, where houses were razed, properties destroyed, and scores of lives lost. The scale and intensity of the assault have left neighboring settlements in panic, with many residents fleeing or seeking refuge in safer areas. The attacks are said to be a continuation of earlier violence recorded in Sabon Gida (also known as Gidan Ogiri), raising concerns over a sustained campaign of terror across the area. Witnesses and community members report that the attackers have been moving freely between communities, often without...

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April 03, 2026

Suspected Bandits Attack Akyawa, Udegen Ƙasa Communities In Nasarawa Communities in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have again come under violent attacks, as suspected Fulani militias, believed to be bandits, reportedly invaded Akyawa and Udegen Ƙasa late Thursday night. The latest assault, according to local sources, is believed to be a continuation of earlier violence in nearby Sabon Gida (Gidan Ada Ogiri), where houses, farm produce and other valuable properties were destroyed. Residents said the recent attack led to widespread destruction, with an unspecified number of lives reportedly lost, particularly in Udegen Ƙasa community. Several homes and means of livelihood were said to have been razed or looted during the invasion. They further lamented that barely 48 hours after the attack on Sabon Gida, the fresh assault occurred, heightening fears among residents who say no one can predict which community may be targeted next. Sources expressed concern tha...