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Benue Residents Panic As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Fresh Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board.The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify the p

Benue Farmer Slumps, Dies Over False Attack Alarm

A 54-year-old farmer from the Usha community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State reportedly slumped and d!ed due to false alarms raised by some youths in the villageIt was learnt on Wednesday that the farmer identified as Jeremiah Onuminya was on his way to the farm on Monday when some boys suddenly shouted ‘Fulani! Fulani!! and in a b
BREAKING: Protest Erupts In Benue Community Over Incessant Killings, Kidnappings

Angry residents of Otukpo, Benue State, have taken to the streets in protest against the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area.Gistmania reports that the demonstrators, chanting “We no go gree!” blocked major roads, demanding urgent action from the government and security agencies to address the growing insecurity.One of the pro

Suspected Kidnappers Kill One, Abduct Another In Benue

Some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one person and abducted another person in Asa 2 area of Otukpo town of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.The victim, Mr Onche Akatu, was said to have been shot at his home, while Mr. Ocheche was abducted while going home when he ran into the kidnappers,The incident occurred at about 7:00
Tragedy In Benue: 14-Yr-Old Girl, Nicknes Ayo Dies After Taking Poison Over Pregnancy Pressure

A 14-year-old secondary school student, Nicknes Ayo, has died after reportedly consuming a poisonous substance when pressured by her mother to reveal the identity of the person responsible for her pregnancy. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a neighbour identified

VC Raises Alarm As Herders Take Over Benue Varsity Campus, Kidnap Students

The Vice-Chancellor of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), Prof. Isaac Itodo, has raised concerns over major security challenges facing the institution, including herdsmen invasions, kidnapping, and the rampant theft of school property, particularly armored cables.Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the university’s 26th-31st com
“I’m In Charge” – Gov Alia Dismisses Calls For State Of Emergency In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed calls for a state of emergency in the state, describing them as politically motivated and a desperate attempt to undermine his administration’s progress.The Govenror was reacting to allegations made by the Centre for Judicial Integrity, CJI, which accused his government of attempting to b

Thunderstorm Strikes, Kills Young Girl In Benue

A tragedy struck on Thursday in Mbaiwen, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State when a young girl was allegedly hit by a thunderstorm during a rainstorm, resulting in her death.It was gathered that the tragic event occurred at the compound of Celina Agbatse, where the victim had gone to fetch water.As the rain began to fall, she took shelter
Gunmen Reportedly Abduct FRSC Officer, Insp Nathaniel Kumashe In Benue

The Benue Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the abduction of Insp Nathaniel Kumashe by gunmen.The command’s spokesperson, SRC Ngozi Ahula, confirmed the development with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Thursday.Ahula said the officer, currently serving in Wannue, Tarka Local Government Area (LGA), was a

Nigerian Customs Intercepts ₦72.6m Worth of Petrol Heading To Cameroon Via River Benue

The Adamawa and Taraba Customs Command has confiscated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, valued at over ₦72.6 million.The command attributed the seizure to a renewed war for a sustainable economy and to safeguard the nation’s territorial borders against the infiltration of illicit trans-border Smuggling activities across th
Police Inspector K!lled During Gun Battle With Bandits in Benue

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command Joint Security Taskforce code named Operation Zenda, have k!lled 11 bandits suspected to be armed herders.It was, however, gathered that the command unfortunately lost one of its officers identified as Inspector Terfa Barnabas Anyiatse during the gun duel.The operatives of Operation Zenda, while respond

Lassa Fever: Benue Govt Confirms 2 Isolated Cases, One Person's Death

The Benue State Government has confirmed one death from Lassa fever and two isolated cases of the viral disease in the state.The victim died from complications related to Lassa fever before his test result was returned from the laboratory where it had been sent for diagnosis.This was disclosed on Tuesday by the State Epidemiologist, Dr Asema Msueg
Millions of Naira Worth of Properties Destroyed As Fire Guts Benue Rice Mill

A rice mill located in the Wurukum area of Makurdi, Bayelsa state was on Sunday gutted by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed.New Telegraph who visited the scene of the incident observed that two shops including processing machines, processed rice and other items were burnt down.The fire incident occured at about 10 pm when the tr

Alleged Thief Lynched By Angry Mob in Benue Community

An unidentified man met a brutal end in the Agirgba community of Vandiekya Local Government Area, Benue State, after being accused of theft. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, March 15, when a group of enraged youths reportedly apprehended the man, accusing him of stealing electric cables and hospital equipment meant for a local clinic. Eye
200L Benue Varsity Student, Abel Agba Drowns After He Went Swimming

A student of the Benue State Univeristy, BSU, Makurdi, Mr Abel Agaba, who was reported to have drowned in the River Benue was recovered on Friday.A source said the deceased, who is a 200-level student of the Chemistry Department of the institution, had gone missing after swimming in River Benue.The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said

Protesters Burn Benue LG Secretariat & Palace After Armed Fulani Herdsmen Killed 3 Guards

Residents of Benue state have protested the killing of three community guards by armed Fulani herdsmen. The incident happened in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Trouble started in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, after youths from the area retrieved the bodies of the guards k!lled by bandits on Monday evening, March 10, at a

Chaos In Benue As Youths Burn LG Secretariat, Traditional Ruler’s Palace Over Killings

Irate youths in Gwer West LGA of Benue State on Tuesday morning set fire to the Local Government Secretariat in Naka and the palace of the Gwer West Traditional Council Chairman, HRH Daniel Abomtse.The unrest followed the alleged killing of three members of the Civil Protection Guards by suspected armed herdsmen on Monday.Eyewitnesses report that

Armed Herdsmen Kill 16 Farmers In Fresh Benue Attack

It was yet another bloody Sunday as armed herdsmen launched a fierce attack on the Mbagena-Michihe council ward of the Katsina-Ala Local Government area of Benue State, leaving at least 16 farmers dead.The invaders were also said to have set several houses ablaze, while seven people who sustained varying degrees of injuries are receiving treatment
Police Confirm Release Of Abducted Benue Female Varsity Students

The Benue State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the release of the three female students abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi.Gistmania recalls that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, while returning from a night study session on campus.Following their abduction, the university manageme

Gunmen Kill 2 Brothers In Fresh Benue Attack

Gunmen on Monday attacked Jato-Aka Turan in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State killing two brothers. The hoodlums also razed over 20 homes, forcing residents, including women and children, to flee the community.Zungwenen Aondowase, popularly called Pilot, and Tersoo Chia were sent to their untimely death. At least six farmers were kil
Police Speaks On Ritual Killings In Benue

Contrary to the news reports making rounds, the Benue State Police Command has said there is no record of ritual killings in the state.debunking the purported report, the State Command Spokesperson, CSP Catherine Anene who spoke in Makurdi, noted that although there are other crimes, there is no reported case of ritual killing in the state.Anene a

PHOTOS: 6 Killed, Many Others Missing as Suspected Herdsmen Unleash Mayhem in Benue Community

Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have k!lled six people in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.The gunmen attacked Tse Ugema Chul, Mbakesa, Ugbaam, a few kilometres from Zaki Biam, headquarters of Ukum LGA, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. According to an eyewitness account, youths in the village, including one Michael Adeke Michael, who
Benue Assembly Crisis Deepens As 13 Members Are Suspended For Opposing Chief Judge’s Removal

Thirteen members of the Benue State House of Assembly have been suspended for distancing themselves from the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambase.The lawmakers had met after Tuesday’s plenary to publicly dissociate themselves from the decision, describing it as unconstitutional and a violation of the principles of separati

PHOTOS: Suspected Herdsmen Kill 16 Farmers And Three Others In Fresh Benue Attack

At least 19 people were m8rdered in a fresh attack on some communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen. It was gathered that the attack began on Saturday, February 15, 2025 when 16 farmers from Mbanduwa were waylaid by the armed herders on their way home and brutally m8rdered.The assailants dumped their b
Benue Politician Shares Story Of Okada Rider Who Sponsors His Girlfriend In Nursing School

A Benue politician, Takema Akom Smith, has shared the story of a commercial motorcycle rider who currently sponsors his girlfriend in a nursing school in Mkar, Local Government Area of the state. The APC chieftain, who shared the story in a Facebook post on Tuesday, said the Okada rider also drops and picks her up from school everyday. According

Herdsmen Kill 16 Farmers, Burn Three Traders Alive in Benue, Taraba Attacks

Residents of Benue State are reeling from yet another wave of violence as armed herdsmen reportedly killed 16 farmers in Kwande Local Government Area, dumping their bodies into the Katsina-Ala River. The attacks, which have persisted across several communities, also claimed the lives of three cocoa traders who were ambushed while returning f

Kidnap Victims Escape From Captivity In Benue

Four kidnap victims have escaped from their abductors in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The Executive Chairman of Ukum LGA, Hon. Jonathan Modi Ta, received the victims in Zaki Biam on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The victims, all from Ukum extraction, revealed that they were kidnapped on December 27, 2024 and endured sever
100Level Benue Varsity Student, Felix Sughter Drowns In River A Day To Matriculation

Felix Sughter Nyikyaa, a fresh student of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Markudi, Benue State, has been reported dead after he drowned in the River Niger.The President of the National Association of Benue State Students, Ashar Lubem, who confirmed the incident to Punch said that Felix went missing on Sunday, February 9, 2025.Lubem disclosed that
Four Persons Killed, Many Injured, 10 Arrested In Benue Cult Clash

Heavy fighting that broke out between two rival cult groups in Wadata area of Makurdi, Benue State, has claimed four lives , and many others left with various degrees of gunshots and axe injuries.It was learnt that while two people were hacked to death in riverside, one other person was reportedly shot dead at the Wadata Police Barrack.Also, anoth
Youths Arrest Alleged Thief Terrorizing Students Of Benue Polytechnic

A suspected thief who has allegedly been terrorising students of the Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue State, has been apprehended.It was gathered that the suspect was nabbed on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025 while trying to steal from a student. According to one Joseph Godwin Kumaga, a bunch of keys wrapped with charms was recovered from