Nigerian President Condemns Benue Killings
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent attack on a market in Zaki Biam, Benue State, which resulted in the loss of lives. The President has directed security agencies to begin an immediate investigation into the attack, as he vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Nigeria:
Death Toll in Zaki Biam Attack 17, Not 50 - Benue Govt
Premium Times, 22 March 2017
The death toll in the Zaki Biam yam market attack stands at 17, and not 50 as reported by the media, the Benue State Government said on Wednesday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaki Ibiam Killings - Police Deploy Special Units
Premium Times, 22 March 2017
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has deployed Police Special Tactical Force to end the killings by unknown gunmen in Zaki-Biam, Ukum local government of Benue State,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Orders Security Chiefs to End Killings
Daily Trust, 22 March 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security and law enforcement agencies to end the wanton killings in parts of the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Condemns Killings in Benue, Other Parts of Nigeria
Premium Times, 21 March 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Benue State on the recent attack on a market in Zaki Biam by gunmen which resulted in the loss of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Zaki-Biam Attack Death Toll Rises to 50
Guardian, 22 March 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned last Monday's "wicked attack" on a market in Zaki-Biam, Benue State, by unknown gunmen resulting in loss of several lives in the area. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Meets Service Chiefs, Orders Probe of Zaki Biam Killings
This Day, 22 March 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Sadique, at the Presidential Villa,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Police - Nigeria Market Attack Kills Women, Children
Al Jazeera, 21 March 2017
Gunmen have killed at least 17 people - mostly women and children - after invading a farming community in central Nigeria, drawing condemnation from Nigerian President Muhammadu… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military Ignored Intelligence Before Deadly Boko Haram Attack - Police
Premium Times, 21 March 2017
Security operatives have said that Nigerian soldiers based in Magumeri village of Borno State received early warning about a deadly Boko Haram attack in the community last… Read more »