Zenda Police Accused of Killings

MakurdiVillagers say police shot dead 7 mourners at a 2024 funeral vigil.

Residents accuse Benue’s Operation Zenda police unit of killings, disappearances and burned homes.

A court ordered police to pay ₦50 million over detainee Terna Chado’s death, but his family says it received nothing.

“Anytime I see police, I want to ask them to kill me too,” said Helen Bam, whose son died in the raid.

Police have not accounted for Paul Achov, arrested 2 August 2025, his lawyer says.

How each outlet framed it

Premium Times Nigeria leans critical: documents Operation Zenda's extrajudicial killings with specific case: 7 mourners shot at July 2024 funeral