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Herdsmen Kill 5 Hunters In Renewed Hostilities In Benue

Gunmen suspected to be of Fulani extraction on W e d n e s d a y launched a deadly attack on hunters in Okpomaju Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving at least five of them, dead.The attack, New Telegraph learnt, came in spite of the resolution reached by the two sides to end the intractable hostility between armed herd

Police Arrest Nephew Who Allegedly Organized The Abduction Of His Uncle In Benue

The Benue State Police Command has arrested one Teryima Yaji for allegedly organising the kidnap of his uncle, Emmanuel Yaji of Mbaduku Clan in Vandeikya local government area of the state.Yaji was arrested alongside a native doctor, Terna Sule, who allegedly prepared kidnappers with charm to fortify them for the operation.The state police command
Scores Flee Homes As Armed Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Kill 3 Farmers

Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly attacked Tse Shugu in Vengav, Udam clan of Avihijime council ward, and Tse Gyuche in Gyaruwa clan of Ayemegh, all within the defunct Raav constituency of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, killing three farmers.The invaders also injured several other people and destroyed crops and properties in

Security Operatives Apprehend Four Armed Hunters In Benue

At least four persons have been arrested by Benue State Civil Protection Guard in Aliade, Gwer Local Government Area, with the support of local vigilance members.It was gathered that the arrested individuals claimed to be members of the National Hunters and Forest Security Services, a group reportedly engaged in fighting Boko Haram and other insur
Benue Government Set To Cover Tuition Fees For IDPs In Tertiary Institutions

The Benue Government says it would take over payment of tuition fees of all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) studying in tertiary institutions.Mr James Iorpuu, the Permanent Secretary (PS) of, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management/State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), made the disclosure on Tuesday in Makurdi.Iorpuu s

Commercial Motorcyclist Shot Dead By Suspected Passenger In Otukpo, Benue State

A commercial motorcyclist, identified as Daniel, was shot and killed by a suspected passenger along Asa Road in Otukpo, Benue State, on Saturday. Passersby discovered Daniel’s lifeless body at the Otukpo by-pass. He had been ferrying a passenger to Asa Junction when the tragic incident occurred near Eno Gas Station in Asa. Sources re
How Truck Kills Family Of 9 In Their Benue House

The Benue State Police Command said a truck ran into a residential compound in Okete Village, Otukpo Local Government Area and killed nine members of a family.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Makurdi.Anene said that the unfortunate incident occurr

PHOTOS: Residents Flee Benue Community as Kidnappers K!ll Prominent Farmer After Receiving N5.4m Ransom

The tragic news of the killing of Terzungwe Shaku, a prominent Benue farmer and businessman, after his family paid a ransom of ₦5.4 million, has thrown community residents into perpetual fear, as many flee their homes.Shaku was abducted in Akor village, Nzorov Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, shortly before the New Year a
Alleged Bandits’ Informant Arrested In Benue

An alleged bandits’ informant has been arrested by the Benue Volunteer Security Guard in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.The suspect, who was arrested on Tuesday, is suspected to be one of the errand boys linked to kidnappers operating in the Ankpechi-Egwanokwu axis of the area.His arrest came after two weeks of intensive surveillance

Elderly Woman Served Jungle Justice After Being Accused Of Witchcraft In Benue

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with the murder of an elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Egba village, located in the Agatu Local Government Area of the state.This was contained in statement by Police Public Relations Officer spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene.Anene confirmed the arrest of
UPDATE! Benue Police Rescue Abducted Community Leader, One Suspect Killed In Rescue Operation

The Benue State Police Command has successfully rescued Emmanuel Tor Yaji, a community leader, who was abducted by gunmen on Monday night. Yaji, the head of the Kunav United Development Association, was taken from his village, Tsar Mbaduku, in Vandeikya Local Government Area, while spending time with friends. The abduction occurred aroun

Gunmen Kidnap Prominent Benue Community Leader, Deacon Emmanuel Tor Yaji

Gunmen have kidnapped the leader of a tribal group in Benue State, Deacon Emmanuel Tor Yaji. Yaji, the leader of an association known as Kunav United Development Association, was abducted around 10 pm on Monday, December, 30, 2024 at his country home in Tsar Mbaduku in Vandeikya Local Government Area of the state while relaxing with his friends.Th
One Person Dies, Others Injured As Vehicle In Benue Governor’s Convoy Crashes

One person has d!ed while others sustained injuries when a vehicle in the convoy of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, crashed.The incident occurred at Ihugh in Vandeikya Local Government Area of the state on Sunday, December 29, 2024. A source who confirmed the incident to Punch, said the crash was caused by dust emanating from the untarred

Rep Member, Asema Achado Cries Out Over Sealing Of Property By Benue Govt

A House of Representatives member in Benue, Asema Achado (APC/Gwer East/Gwer West) has narrated how the state revenue agency sealed, unsealed and sealed his recreational park allegedly for non-payment taxAchado revealed this while speaking to newsmen during a press briefing on Thursday in Makurdi.The lawmaker said that the leisure park and event c
Gov Alia Vows To Make Benue Attackers Face Justice

Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has vowed to ensure that perpetrators of unprovoked attacks on Anwase Community in Kwande Local Government Area are apprehended to face justice.Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, expressed sadness over the attack that led to the death of many innocent residents.The governor strongly cond

Tragedy in Benue: Suspected Herdsmen Kill 11 in Christmas Day Attack

At least 11 people lost their lives on Christmas Day when suspected herdsmen launched a devastating attack on the Ityuluv, Tse Azege, and Innyiev Ya communities in the Mkomon district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. The invaders reportedly struck on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 25, as residents were in the midst of Christmas

Gov Alia Declares Two-Week Public Holidays For Benue Workers

Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants in Benue State to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.The governor announced on Tuesday in Makurdi as part of his Christmas message to the people of Benue. He stated that the holiday would commence on December 24 and end on January 6, 2025.According to Alia, the extended ho

Nigerian Govs Mourn Victims Of Benue Boat Accident

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) yesterday mourned the death of 20 people in Saturday’s boat accident in Benue State.The boat said to be crossing the River Benue from Ocholonya in the Agatu Local Government Area to Odenyi in the neighbouring Nasarawa Toto Local Government Area in Nasarawa State reportedly crashed into trees and capsized.Repo
UPDATE! 20 Bodies Recovered, 11 Rescued From Benue Boat Mishap

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 individuals and the recovery of 20 bodies following a tragic boat mishap in Agatu Local Government Area. According to the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, the incident occurred late on Saturday evening.SP Anene, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (

Over 20 Dead As Boat Capsizes In River Benue

Tragedy struck on Saturday evening as a boat capsized in the River Benue, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 individuals. The victims were crossing from Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) to Odenyi in the Nasarawa Toto LGA of Nasarawa State after attending activities at the Ocholonya market.Hon. Melvin Ejeh, Chairman of Agatu LGA,
Benue Police Arrest CHEC Driver, Aondoaver Viaga & Native Doctor, Veror Orduen For Alleged Theft

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a driver from CHEC Construction Company, Taraku Camp, and a native doctor for their involvement in an alleged theft. The driver, identified as Aondoaver Viaga, was entrusted with a truck to transport stones from Ohimini Local Government Area (LGA) to Mase in Gwer-East LGA for a road construction project.

PDP Berates Governor Alia, Accuse Him of Running Benue State Like Catholic Church Parish

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Benue state have accused the state governor, Hyacinth Alia of the APC, of running the state like a Catholic Church parish. The PDP, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, accused the Governor Hyacinth Alia-led administration of undermining the tenets of democracy and disregarding the core va
Police Arrest 8 Suspects Over Alleged Armed Robbery In Benue

The Benue State Police Command has arrested eight persons over their alleged involvement in several armed robbery cases in the state.The State Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Makurdi.Yabanet said the command arrested and detained the suspected leader of the vicious highway robbery gang along the

Innoson, Benue Kidnap: 'Nigerians No Longer Sleep With Two Eyes Closed' – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried the spate of insecurity in Nigeria.Lamenting over the kidnap in Benue State and Chief Innoson Chukwuma’s staff, Obi said Nigerians can no longer sleep with their two eyes closed.Obi said it was disheartening that terrorists with no regard for human lives were targeting Niger
Fifteen Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Benue

Fifteen suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC made the arrest on Monday.The suspects were arrested at Abu King Shuluwe Street, Akpehe, in Makurdi metropolis, based on actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in int

30 Persons Killed In Fresh Attacks On Benue Communities

Suspected bandits have killed atleast 30 people after invading several communities across two Local Government Areas of Benue State. According to Punch, the incident happened in rural communities of Kastina-Ala and Logo LGAs on Sunday and in the early hours of Monday. Locals said already 10 corpses were recovered in the Kastina-Ala while 20 bodies

Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Village, Thirteen Dead

A suspected group of armed herdsmen launched a deadly assault on Azege settlement, located in Mbaya, Tombo Ward of Logo Local Government Area in Benue State, leaving thirteen people dead and several others wounded. The early morning attack took place around 7 a.m. on Sunday, devastating the local community and forcing residents to flee.Witnesses a
Benue Governor Alia Makes New Appointments

Governor Hyacinth Alia has announced new appointments. He has appointed Mr Donald Aorkwagh Akule as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Benue State Agricultural Development Company (ADC). The governor also approved the appointment of Dr Aondoakaa Asambe as Principal Special Assistant (PSA) on Livestock Development and Animal Trans
Police Arrest 34 Suspected Cultists, Others, Recover Arms In Benue

The Benue State Police Command, said it has arrested 34 suspected cultists and armed robbers terrorising parts of Makurdi and other areas of the state.The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, in a statement on Wednesday night, said the suspects were arrested at NorthBank area in Makurdi and Ikyobo-Agbede road, Ushongo LGA of
How Unknown Gunmen Shoot Lawyer, Mike Ofikwu Dead Outside His Home In Benue

The eyewitness said neighbours rushed him to the hospital, but he didn’t survive due to excessive blood loss.The Benue Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the killing of Mike Ofikwu, an Otukpo-based lawyer, by unknown gunmen.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the killing to the News Agency of N