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Major terrorists attacks that shook Nigeria in 2025
Nigeria recorded a series of deadly attacks by terrorists across the country in 2025, leading to the killing of over 2,200 unsuspecting citizens in just the first half of the year.
There was a sharp increase in insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West and North-Central, with significant rise in communal clashes in the middle-belt and parts of the South-South regions.
The attacks and killings deteriorated in the last quarter of the year with about 82 persons reportedly killed in December alone.
Ekwutosblog reports that over two million people were abducted for either ransom or organ harvesting across the country especially in the North-West and North-Central.
Yelewata attack
On June 13, 2025, armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State and killed unarmed farmers and traders.
In just a single night, nearly 200 people were gruesomely massacred in the unfortunate attack that kept the nation on a standstill for over a week.
According to reports, earlier the same day, police repelled the attackers when they tried to invade the Yelewata’s St. Joseph’s Church, where up to 700 IDPs lay sleeping.
However, the militants unfortunately found their way into the Yelewata market square, where they used fuel to set fire on a building accommodating displaced people.
The assailants subsequently opened fire and started shooting sporadically in an area where more than 500 people were asleep.
Ekwutosblog reports that several innocent children and women were burnt alive in the horrible incident.
Bandits kill 40 in Zamfara
At least 40 people abducted from a village in Zamfara state were on July 27 killed by their abductors despite ransoms being paid for their release.
The assailants had in March abducted about 56 people from Banga village, Kauran Namoda local government area and subsequently demanded a ransom of one million naira per captive.
However, despite the ransom paid, the gunmen released about 16 and slaughtered others, including pregnant women.
Boko Haram kills over 80 in Borno
Boko Haram fighters on September 3, attacked the Darul Jamal community, home to a military base on the Nigeria-Cameroon border in Borno State, killing over 80 persons including five soldiers.
The deadly attack occurred in the village, a few days after residents returned to their ancestral homes following years of displacement.
According to reports, operatives of the Nigerian Air Force also killed at least 30 of the militants in several air strikes after receiving reports of the raid on the village.
Over 150 killed in Plateau
No fewer than 150 innocent citizens were gruesomely murdered in different parts of Plateau State this year.
In January, terrorists attacked popular Mangu town and killed about 30 residents.
In April, the criminal elements launched another deadly attack in the Bokko District in Plateau State, killing about 53 people while more than 2000 others were displaced.
Similarly, in June, terrorists attacked several communities in the Riyom Local Government Area of the state, killing at least 58 people while about 15,000 others were displaced.
Bandits attack Kebbi School, kidnap 24 schoolgirls
On 17 November, the daredevil bandits attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, GGCSS, Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, abducting about 24 students.
The late-night assault left the vice principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, dead after he reportedly attempted to shield students from the attackers.
The bloodthirsty criminals invaded the school unhindered, unleashing terror on the schoolgirls, throwing the community into trauma.
The Federal Government has, however, secured the release of 24 of the students.
Attack on Kwara CAC Church
On November 18, terrorists invaded a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, in Eruku town, under Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least eight worshippers and abducting several others, including the resident pastor.
A video clip that captured the ugly incident, revealed when the attackers invaded the church during a meeting and immediately opened fire on the innocent citizens.
While some were gunned down, over 50 others were whisked to an unknown destination.
The incident caused panic across the country, with many Nigerians avoiding public gatherings over fear of attacks.
Terrorists abduct over 300 students in Niger Catholic School
A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were on November 21, abducted by gunmen during an attack on St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
Ekwutosblog reports that the incident triggered widespread outrage and renewed concerns about the safety of schools nationwide.
The attackers reportedly stormed the boarding school on motorcycles at about 2:00 a.m.
They moved systematically from one dormitory to another before marching their captives into nearby forests.
Days after the attack, the Christian Association of Nigeria disclosed that 50 of the children escaped during the raid, while scores of others were taken away.
All the victims have been released, according to reports that emerged on Sunday, December 21.
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement released on Monday, March 23, disclosed that the governor has granted the request of the union on the issue of transportation allowance.
The statement read
“Following the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) earlier this morning, the state government has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance for all workers in the state.
The newly approved allowance is set to take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs amid current economic challenges.
This development comes as a direct response to sustained advocacy by the state NLC, aimed at cushioning the impact of increased living expenses on the workforce.
Further details on implementation are expected to be communicated by the relevant government authorities in due course.”
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Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, March 23, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine.
DailyTrust reports that in the judgment delivered, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been able to prove the nine-count money laundering charge beyond reasonable doubt.
According to the judge, the defendant is hereby convicted as charged.
Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku in all the nine counts and sentenced him to eight years imprisonment in each of the counts, making 72 years.
The judge, however, ordered that the counts shall run concurrently.
Justice Omotosho, who described Nwabuoku’s act of diverting funds meant for security and defence while he served as Director of Finance and Account in the Ministry of Defence as “appalling,” commended the EFCC for being detailed in its prosecution.
The judge observed that the evidence of the 9th prosecution witness that Nwabuoku voluntarily refunded part of the siphoned money of over N200 million during investigation was not controverted by the defence.
Nwabuoku served as the Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. He became acting Accountant General of the Federation in May 2022.
The police in Delta state have arrested eleven more suspects over the sexu@l ass@ults recorded during what was described as a “r@ping festival” in Oramudu Quarters in Ozoro last Thursday, March 19.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, said the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) was tasked with conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
Edafe said operatives of CP-SAT conducted a thorough analysis of available video evidence and intelligence, leading to the arrest of eleven additional suspects identified as Samson Atukpodo, Steven ovie, Ugbevo Samson, Afoke Akporobaro, Evidence Oguname, and six others. Edafe mentioned that these latest arrests bring the total number of suspects currently in police custody in connection with the incident to fifteen (15)
“The Command reiterates that preliminary findings indicate that the unfortunate incident was perpetrated by criminal elements who exploited the situation to engage in acts of sexu@l v!olence, which are in no way representative of any legitimate cultural practice.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, condemns these acts in totality and reassures the public that the Command remains resolute in its determination to ensure that all those involved are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, are once again encouraged to come forward with credible information that will aid ongoing investigations. The Command assures that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.”the statement in part reads
Fuel price hike: Gov Makinde announces N10,000 transport support for workers
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