By Our Reporter

At least 6 victims of alleged Fulani militia attacked Channel One, a border settlement in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward in Logo LGA of Benue State yesterday, Monday, April 27.

According to our source, Joseph Anawa, “I have gathered that today, 27/4/2026, at about 13:00 hours suspected Fulani marauders have attacked Channel One”, a border settlement in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward, Logo LGA of Benue State, located along Arufu-Wukari road, Taraba State.”

Our source added that, ” Six (6) people were reportedly killed, namely: Mr. Akor Gwakyaa, Mr. Msooter Gwakyaa, Aondoungwa Michael, Vershima Michael, Terna Michael, and Msughter Terzungwe

Speaking on the fate of wounded victims, he added, “It is also confirmed that some people whose names are not mentioned, sustained life-threatening injuries and have been hospitalized at different medical facilities in Anyiin town. Those in critical health conditions numbering about seven (7), have been taken to Ugba town, Logo LGA for medical treatment.”

Speaking further, he highlighted that the attackers came in large numbers from where they are believed to be camped to carry out attacks on the residents. “An eyewitness stated that the Fulani attackers came in large numbers, armed with firearms, and were on motorcycles. It is alleged that the marauders are those camped at Shaor, one of the deserted villages that several intelligence reports have identified as a Fulani marauders’ camp in Logo LGA.”

Residents of the area under attack and neighboring communities are relocating to other safer villages for fear of further attacks.

Our source who is an elder from the local government area, opined that the following steps are crucial considerations to prevent further attacks on innocent people of Logo LGA:

1. There is need to intensify border coordinated clearance operations to dislodge the suspected marauders camped at Shaor and other deserted villages identified in previous intelligence reports.
2. There is also a need for joint inter-state security task forces with Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States to monitor cross-border movements of suspected Fulani mercenaries and, possibly, block all routes used by attackers to attack border communities in Logo LGA.”

Continuing with what he deemed are other possible solutions to the persistent attacks, Anawa added that, “Given the recurrence of attacks traced to camps in deserted villages and the cross-border nature of the security threat, urgent and sustained action is needed to secure volatile Council Wards in Logo LGA to restore confidence among residents.”

By Our Reporter

The deadly terror drug, captagon, has been intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Kwara State.

The seizure is coming five years after the first captagon, also known as amphetamine substance in Africa, was seized.

Captagon, a tiny, highly addictive pill, widely available across the Middle East, produces a euphoric intensity in users, allowing them to stay awake for days, making them fearless and predisposing users to reckless action that puts the lives of people around them in danger.

Its production and sale are controlled by militias and large criminal groups linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as a means of generating funds for weapons and combatants, and for use as a stimulant to keep them fighting.

NDLEA’s spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the latest seizure of captagon, which street value costs as much as $25 a pill, was made on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 when NDLEA operatives on patrol along Bode Saadu road, Kwara State intercepted a trailer conveying passengers.

“A search conducted on one of the passengers, 33-year-old Nasiru Mu’azu led to the recovery of 10 packs of captagon consisting of 10,000 pills and nine packets of Tapentadol 250mg” he said.

In another interdiction operation at the Bode Saadu patrol point, NDLEA officers on Friday, April 24, intercepted a trailer marked RMY-70XA. A search of the truck led to the recovery of 155,900 capsules of tramadol; 6,000 ampuoles of tramadol injection; 3,000 tablets of Co- Codamol and 9,000 tablets of Bromazepam, concealed in a false compartment constructed under the trailer.

A 24-year-old suspect Aminu Isah has been taken into custody in connection with the seizure.

Meanwhile, NDLEA operatives in Oyo State on Tuesday, April 21, intercepted a commercial bus with registration number MNA 963 ZY, at Akinyele along Ibadan/Oyo expressway, while en route Sokoto. A 33-year-old passenger Eze Prince Emeka was brought down from the vehicle and taken for body scan, which result confirmed ingestion of illicit drug.

The suspect who claims to be a businessman in Sokoto was subsequently placed under close excretion observation during which he excreted a total of 45 pellets of cocaine with a total weight of 1.043 kilograms in three excretions.

The decision to travel by road to Sokoto with the illicit drug in his stomach was to evade detection by NDLEA at the airport while further investigation revealed that upon arrival in Sokoto, the suspect was to excrete the pellets, rest for a few days, and subsequently re-ingest the substances to continue the journey through the trans-Saharan routes, with Algeria as a transit point and possible final destination in Europe.

Gunmen have abducted 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor following an attack on an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State.

We gathered that the incident, which occurred late Sunday, targeted a facility identified as Dahallukitab Group of Schools.

On Monday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed the development saying security operatives responded swiftly, leading to the rescue of 15 of the abducted pupils.

The commissioner however disclosed that the school was not approved by the government and was operating outside its regulatory oversight.

“The facility was operating illegally in a remote, bushy environment without registration with the State Government and without the knowledge of relevant authorities and security agencies.”.

He asserted ongoing efforts to secure the release of the remaining eight victims and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

“The Kogi State Government commends the gallantry, professionalism, and swift response of the Police and other security agencies for rising decisively to the occasion,” he added.

Fanwo warned against operating schools and orphanages in isolated areas without proper authorisation, describing such practices as dangerous.

“While the Government remains fully committed to ensuring the rescue of all victims, it is important to stress that the operation of orphanages, schools, and similar institutions in isolated and vulnerable locations, without proper registration and notification to relevant authorities, poses serious security risks, especially in the current security climate.”

The commissioner further urged operators to comply with safety regulations.

“The Government strongly discourages such practices and reiterates the need for strict compliance with regulatory and safety protocols.”

“All operators of such facilities are advised to engage with appropriate government agencies to ensure proper oversight, security assessment, and protection.”

He added that security agencies are working to bring the situation under control, noting that updates will be provided as operations continue.