The Cross River State command of the Nigeria Police has urged the Egbor and Orugbam communities in Biase LGA to stop hostilities following the shooting death of Mr. Nkereuwem Okoh on his farm, which also left several others injured. This appeal comes in response to escalating violence in the area, as stated by the police command.

A farmer was shot dead and several others sustained gunshot injuries during an attack by unidentified gunmen in the Urugbam community of Biase Local Government Area in Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the attackers invaded local farmlands, according to residents who spoke to Daily Trust.

The President-General of the Udo Peoples Assembly, Collins Onyewuchi, has appealed to government authorities for intervention over alleged brutality by security operatives against residents of Udo Autonomous Community in Ezinihitte Local Government Area of Imo State. According to ThisDay Live, the community leader made the appeal in Port Harcourt, seeking protection for residents who have reportedly suffered at the hands of security personnel in the area.

The police have initiated an investigation following an attack by gunmen in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River, which resulted in the death of one farmer and injuries to another. Authorities are urging local residents to remain calm during this incident, according to Premium Times.

The Ochetoha K’Idoma Forum Worldwide has condemned the recent killings of Fulani leader Ardo Risku Mohammed and Mr. Yakubu Isah in the Ohimini local government area of Benue. This condemnation was expressed in a statement by the forum's president-general, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, and secretary-general, Chief Paul Edeh, during a press release in Abuja on Saturday.

The Ochetoha K’Idoma, a prominent socio-cultural group representing the Idoma people, has expressed concern over increasing insecurity in Nigeria, labeling the nation's highways as "killing fields". This statement follows the tragic death of Prof. David Onu Salifu, a former Secretary to the Government of Benue State and a Professor of Public Administration, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures on the roads.