By Deborah Nnamdi
At least nine people have been confirmed dead, while six others remain missing, following a deadly attack on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Eyewitnesses said the assailants, in a coordinated operation, invaded the village in the early hours of Friday, October 10, around 3:30 a.m., shooting sporadically and killing residents. Eight people were reportedly slaughtered during the attack, while two others sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Security agencies have since intensified efforts to rescue the missing persons and track down the perpetrators.
Later in the day, around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, a combined team of security personnel—including the Nigerian Army, Police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN)—visited the scene of the incident in the company of the Executive Chairman of Kokona LGA, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu.
According to local sources, the bodies of the victims have been deposited at the mortuary, while preliminary investigations suggest that the attack may have been linked to a lingering land dispute in the area.
As of the time of filing this report, tension remains high in Nindama and surrounding communities as residents fear possible reprisal attacks.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Tiv Youth Organisation (TYO) has condemned the abduction and killing of Miss Favour Akaaza of Imon community, Adudu Chiefdom, in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
According to the group, Miss Akaaza was abducted from her residence in Ombi Anzaku along Kwandere Road and later murdered by armed men, who have reportedly been arrested and confessed to the crime.
In a statement, the TYO described the act as “barbaric, inhuman, and a direct assault on the peace and security of our communities.”
“It is heartbreaking that such a promising young lady was hacked down in her prime by individuals who have no regard for human life,” the group said.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing into both incidents, with calls growing for stronger security measures across Nasarawa communities.
