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Catholic Church in Taraba community raises alarm over renewed herders attack in Takum

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The Holy Family Catholic Parish, Takum local government council of Taraba State, has raised alarm over a series of renewed attacks by suspected herders on several communities in the council.

The renewed attacks, according to the Catholic parish said, have left hundreds of residents displaced and farmlands destroyed.

In a statement made available to journalists in the state on Monday by the Parish Priest, Very Rev. Fr. George Dogo, the church described the situation as “disturbing and devastating.”

He urged the government and security agencies to act swiftly to prevent further violence and avert what he called a looming humanitarian crisis.

According to the parish, the violence began on September 19, 2025, following an attack on security personnel in Aye Twar, Katsina-Ala local government council of neighbouring Benue State, which later spread into border communities in Takum.

Armed herders reportedly invaded farmlands and settlements, destroying crops and forcing villagers to flee.
Communities affected as detailed in a statement by the Fr Dogo include, Dogon Gawa, Tor Gbengee, Jenuwa Nyifiye, Jenuwa Haba, Jenuwa Gida, Jenuwa Ruwander, Jenuwa Nytsu, Kwari, and Ribasi, where extensive farmland destruction was reported.

In Asuku and Mbakyula villages, two people were said to have sustained critical injuries, while about 150 residents were displaced. Another 200 people reportedly fled Imbor, Mbaaga, Chakera, Hoyoo, Mbayatsav, Genda and Ikyor, and after their farms were razed.

Similarly, Tir-Lijam, Akaajo, Abunde, Akase, Ikyo-Dam and Iortev villages were reportedly deserted, displacing about 560 reaidents. In Ikper, Kur-Hindi, Wombo, Kwaghcia, and Angaha, another 400 people were said to have been forced from their homes after their farmlands were set ablaze.

The attacks, as made known by the church, also extended to Muji I and Muji II, Kwariben, Nzuwaya and Tusun Haake, where large stretches of farmland were destroyed.

In Tarhembe and Tornyi, all farms were burnt, leaving one person critically injured and hospitalised at the General Hospital, Takum. About 402 residents from these two villages were also displaced.
Fr. Dogo, who listed more villages that were recent attacked, urged the relevant authorities to urgently wade in.

“Our people are suffering. Hundreds have been displaced, farmlands destroyed, and livelihoods ruined. We appeal to the government to take swift action before the situation worsens,” he said.
He also called on the state government, security agencies, and humanitarian organizations to immediately reach out to the victims with relief materials.

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Kidnappers Took Loan With My Phone – Victim Recounts Ordeal

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A woman has shared a disturbing account of her abduction in Abuja, detailing how kidnappers allegedly exploited her personal information during captivity.

According to her, she was kidnapped while going home in a bus and kept blindfolded for two days as her captors demanded a ransom of ₦5 million from her family and friends.

She further alleged that while she was still in captivity, the abductors accessed her phone and used it to download a loan application.

With her ATM card and identification documents in her possession at the time, they reportedly secured a loan of ₦148,000 without her knowledge.

The victim said she remained unaware of the transaction throughout her ordeal, as she was blindfolded and focused on pleading for her life.

She revealed that when she later found out and wrote to the loan app, they insisted she must pay off the loan.

“I was kidnapped in a bus in Abuja. They blindfolded my eyes for two days. Even after asking for ransom of 5 million from my family and friends, they took a loan. They downloaded a loan app on my phone, and I always carry my ATM card and my ID cards in my bag, so they used it to up the loan app and took a loan of 148 thousand Naira. I didn’t even know about the loan all the time I was there cause I was blindfolded and just begging for my life….” she partly said.

 

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Man Ends His Marriage After Finding Photographs Of His Wife With Another Man While Browsing Google Maps

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A husband was left shocked and reportedly had to end his marriage after discovering photos of his wife with another man while using Google Maps.

The man was using Google Maps to plan a route before setting off on a journey when he noticed an image of his wife sitting on a bench, stroking the hair of another man whose head rested in her lap.

Captured by a Google camera vehicle in Lima, the Peruvian capital, the stunned husband said the photograph grabbed his attention because the woman pictured seemed to be wearing identical clothing to pieces his wife owned.

Although the photo dated back to 2013, the furious husband challenged his wife with proof of her previous betrayal.

The pair, whose identities remain anonymous, subsequently divorced after the woman confessed to having an affair.

In a twist of fate, she was photographed with her lover on a bench near the city’s Puente de los Suspiros de Barranco (Bridge of Sighs of the Ravine).

 

The husband recently posted the photographs on Facebook where they sparked considerable reaction amongst users.

One social media commenter, San Pateste, said: “What a small world it is… It would have been enough if she said to her husband that she did not love him any more.”

Guillermo Sanchez added: “Out of 100 women, 90 per cent are not loyal, the rest are loyal and only have one eye (hahaha) or are immortal (hahaha).”

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Explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo

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An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, explosion injured a soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure on X.

Makama disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:35am on March 18 during a joint operation by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade in the Orsu general area.

According to the source, the personnel were operating around a suspected hideout of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated IED.

It noted that the device detonated, leaving both operatives injured.

“They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.

“Operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety,” the source said.

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