Within the final 24 hours in about 4 states in Nigeria, no fewer than seventy harmless Nigerians have been killed by yet-to-apprehended terrorists, bandits and herdmen.
Findings by THE POINT revealed that the affected states included Katsina, Kwara, Benue and Edo State.
Whereas scores had been killed within the first talked about states, a household of seven was kidnapped in Edo State.
Terrorists bloodbath 13 Katsina residents in recent assault
The Katsina State police command has confirmed the killing of 13 residents of Doma neighborhood, Faskari Native Authorities Space, by suspected terrorists, popularly known as bandits.
The incident occurred on February 3 at about 2 pm, in line with eyewitness accounts.
A press assertion by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, mentioned that safety operatives, together with troopers and the native vigilance {groups}, had been mobilised to the scene following misery calls from the world.
In accordance with the assertion, “Upon receipt of the report, the DPO mobilised operatives, in collaboration with the navy, and members of the Katsina State Neighborhood Watch Corps (KSCWC) responded to the scene.
“Sadly, the assailants had fatally shot 13 individuals and escaped the scene earlier than the arrival of the operatives.
“Normalcy has since been restored to the affected space as investigations have since commenced with a view to unravelling the circumstances surrounding the incident and arresting the perpetrators.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, Commiserates with the households and buddies of the victims of the unlucky assault, and equally condemns the assault.
“He has directed the deployment of extra sources in the direction of the speedy investigation and arrest of the perpetrators of the dastardly act.”
The most recent killings might have uncovered obvious lapses within the controversial banditry negotiations involving some native authorities authorities within the state.
On the peak of the controversy trailing the negotiations, Governor Umaru Dikko Radda had tagged the event as “Katsina mannequin”, insisting that the native authorities councils concerned designed the initiative to handle their peculiar issues over the banditry menace.
Herdsmen kill Police officer, 16 villagers in Benue neighborhood
Not fewer than individuals have been confirmed useless following a violent assault on Abande settlement in Mbaikyor Ward, Turan, Kwande Native Authorities Space of Benue State.
The Benue State Police Command has, nonetheless confirmed the assault carried out by suspected armed bandits on police personnel and residents of Abande Neighborhood, in Kwande Native Authorities Space of Benue State.
A neighborhood chief, Lawrence Akerigba, informed newsmen that 17 individuals have been confirmed useless following the violent assault.
He mentioned the assault which occurred early Tuesday, February 3, 2026, has left the neighborhood in deep shock and mourning.
In accordance with him, “Yesterday was Abande market, individuals had been shopping for and promoting when the herders attacked them. Outlets had been looted, millons of naira had been collected from entrepreneurs whereas the entire market was set ablazed.
“As at 11:55 p.m. native time, among the victims’ our bodies had been conveyed to Jato Aka by personnel of the Cellular Police Drive stationed within the space. Among the many deceased are Iornunbe Agba, Chia Kile, Terseer Shenge, Mker Ugbe Emmanuel Agba Ortswen Gbinde and a Cellular Police officer, the unit commander, who was on responsibility on the time of the incident. So many others lacking.”
In an announcement made obtainable to newsmen, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Ifeanyi Emenari defined that “On third February, 2026, at about 17:30hr, the Divisional Police Officer, Jato-Aka, obtained a misery name that suspected armed herder bandits, in giant numbers, had attacked police personnel stationed at Abande Neighborhood in addition to members of the neighborhood.
“In the course of the ensuing confrontation whereas police operatives had been responding to the misery name, one Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) connected to 13 Police Cellular Drive (PMF), Makurdi, who was on particular responsibility at Abande Neighborhood, was fatally injured throughout the assault.
“Regrettably, 4 members of the neighborhood additionally misplaced their lives because of the assault by the bandits.”
The assertion signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, mentioned mixed groups of police operatives and different safety businesses have been mobilized to the world to safe the neighborhood, conduct a radical search, and forestall additional breakdown of legislation and order.
He mentioned the deceased individuals have been recovered and deposited on the mortuary.
The PPRO mentioned in response to the assault, the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police answerable for Operations to instantly proceed to Jato-Aka with extra Cellular Drive personnel and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to coordinate intensive operations, monitor the perpetrators, and impact their arrest.
He commiserated with the households of the deceased and the Abande Neighborhood, and warranted the general public that each one essential measures are being taken to carry the perpetrators to justice and restore peace to the world.
He assured that additional developments shall be communicated as investigations and operations proceed.
Neighborhood members say the newest assault has worsened the safety state of affairs in Turan and its surrounding communities, the place residents proceed to stay in worry of additional assaults.
Kwara authorities confirms assault, condemns killings of over 40
The Kwara State Authorities has confirmed the lethal assault on some communities in Kaiama Native Authorities Space and strongly condemned the killings.
In an announcement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq mentioned he was deeply saddened by the lack of lives.
He described the assault as a cowardly act geared toward harmless civilians.
The governor mentioned: “The incident was a determined transfer by terrorist components attempting to distract safety businesses, particularly as counter-terrorism operations are ongoing in several elements of the state.”
He famous that safety forces have continued to file vital successes in dismantling terrorist and kidnapping networks throughout Kwara.
Governor AbdulRazaq additionally sympathised with the individuals of Woro and Nuku communities, notably households who misplaced their family members.
He reassured residents that the state authorities stays steadfast in its responsibility to guard lives and property.
In the meantime, a number of homes had been reportedly burnt throughout the violent invasion, leaving many households in mourning.
Safety sources mentioned troops of the Nigerian Military, working alongside forest guards, have been deployed to the affected areas to revive calm and forestall additional assaults.
It was gathered that the attackers allegedly got here from Borgu in neighbouring Niger State.
Sources claimed the assailants had earlier been shifting via some villages in Niger State, preaching in opposition to the Nigerian Structure, earlier than crossing into elements of Kaiama Native Authorities Space to hold out the assault.
Gunmen kidnap nursing mom, six youngsters in Edo, demand N260m ransom
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped 9 relations and 5 different youngsters in Edo State.
The victims included the nursing mom, six youngsters, together with a small child and her two youthful sisters.
They had been reportedly kidnapped at Eko-Abeku-Iyowa street, throughout the Evboneka neighborhood alongside the Benin-Akure street, at about 5 pm whereas coming back from college, on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The top of the household, Festus Bamidele, mentioned the abductors launched the nursing mom and her small child after a heavy rainfall on the fateful day.
He mentioned the household learnt concerning the incident when the nursing mom and the child obtained dwelling.
He additional disclosed that three different victims of pre-kindergarten lessons had been later rescued by vigilante males and police operatives on the Evboneka Neighborhood.
Bamidele defined that 4 others, who’re between the ages of 11 and 26 years, are nonetheless being held captive by the abductors.
Amongst these nonetheless being held by the abductors are his youngsters, his youthful sister and a sister-in-law.
He mentioned the abductors have contacted the household and are demanding N260 million ransom.
He famous, “We obtained to know concerning the kidnapping when the nursing mom and her babe obtained dwelling. Three different victims of pre-kindergarten lessons had been later rescued by vigilante males and police operatives on the Evboneka Neighborhood.
“The abductors have contacted us and demanded N260 million ransom,” he added.
When contacted, the State Police Command Spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident.
Ikoedem mentioned operatives of Ekiadolor Division engaged the abductors in a gun duel and efficiently rescued 5 of the victims unharmed whereas 4 others had been taken away.
She mentioned that police operatives, along side hunters and vigilantes, have launched an intensive bush combing train for the abductors, with efforts ongoing to rescue the remaining victims.
She mentioned, “I can affirm that the incident occurred however operatives of Ekiadolor Division engaged the abductors in a gun duel and efficiently rescued 5 of the victims unharmed whereas 4 others had been taken away.
“The command, in collaboration with hunters and vigilantes, has launched an intensive bush combing train for the abductors, with efforts ongoing to rescue the remaining victims.”
Earlier, it was reported that 13 suspected kidnappers and vandals had been arrested whereas three abductees had been rescued.
The PPRO defined that the operations are a part of sustained safety measures ordered by CP Monday Agbonika to dismantle felony networks and deny offenders a haven.