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Hoodlums Burn Down Former Benue State Governor, Aper Aku's Residence; Police Rescue Occupants

In a shocking turn of events, the residence of late Aper Aku, a former Governor of Benue State, located in Gboko, was set ablaze by hoodlums in a brazen act of vandalism.Deborah Aku, daughter of the late governor, disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday, with the occupants of the residence narrowly escaping harm as they were safely evacuate

Hoodlums Reportedly Attack Federal Lawmaker, Philip Agbese In Benue Community

A lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, was allegedly attacked by hoodlums.The Nation reports that the lawmaker was attacked during his constituency engagement in Igumale, headquarters of Ado Local Government area, in Benue State on Thursday, April 4.
How Police Neutralise Two Notorious Bandits In Benue

The Police Command in Benue State has neutralised two notorious bandits in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state and recovered arms.This was contained in a statement on Wednesday in Makurdi, by the State’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene.Anene said in the statement that the Police Command had acted on info

Gunmen Abduct 10 Passengers In Benue State: Terrifying Incident Highlights Security Concerns

In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, at least 10 passengers traveling in a commercial bus from Wukari, Taraba State, to Gboko, Benue State, were abducted by unknown gunmen in Jootar, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue.According to reports gathered by Sunday Vanguard, the passengers, identified as artisans,
BREAKING: Many Feared Killed, Residents Flee As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

Numerous villagers are feared dead, and several others have been injured following an attack by suspected herdsmen on Ugbobi community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State.Gistmania reports that residents have deserted their homes, leaving the attackers to raze their houses and loot food items.A native of the community, Eric Amodu, lamented

Benue Govt Official Arrested Over Alleged Possession Of Illegal Firearm

Soldiers of Operation WhirlStroke have arrested Adah Ameh, a councillor from Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.He was arrested for allegedly carrying a firearm without a license, according to security sources on Monday.Ameh, 43, was reportedly taken into custody by soldiers on Friday, March 8, at Omusu, a rural community situated in the
Gunmen Attack Benue Community, Kill Solider, Abduct Others

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed several individuals, including a soldier, in separate attacks in Kwande and Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State.According to eyewitness accounts, the incident took place between Saturday and Sunday in the Udedeku community of Maav-Ya, Mkoonmom region of Mbaikyor, Turan Jato-Aka, and Ochum

Troops Neutralise Three Suspected Armed Herders In Benue

Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) says the troop has killed three suspected armed herdsmen who attacked troops deployed in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. Gen Sunday Igbinomwanhia, the Force Commander of the OPWS, disclosed this on Monday in Makurdi while briefing journalists on the attack.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that OPWS c
Benue Governor, Hyacinth Alia Bans All Political Gatherings Over Insecurity

In response to escalating security concerns, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has taken decisive action by banning all political meetings and gatherings until further notice. This measure, conveyed through a statement by Paul Biam, the Chief of Staff to the governor, comes in light of intelligence reports indicating a precariou

Lassa Fever Wreck Havoc, Claim Nine Lives in Benue State

Nine persons have died from Lassa fever in Benue State in the past two months.The State Epidemiologist, Dr Sam Ngishe, disclosed this to journalists in a telephone chat on Thursday.This comes after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said it has recorded 2,621 suspected Lassa fever cases and 84 deaths with a case fatality rate of
JUST IN: EFCC Arrests Seven Internet Fraud Suspects In Benue

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benue State.The commission disclosed this in a statement but did not name the suspects.According to the statement, the suspects were nabbed by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the commission. “They were arrested in their hideout in Aliade

Three Gun Manufacturers Apprehended In Benue

The arrest of three gun manufacturers in Agu community of Vandekiya LGA, Benue State, marks a significant stride in the efforts to curb illicit arms deals and enhance security in the region.According to Emmanuel Adesina, the Commissioner of Police in Benue State, the arrests were made following actionable intelligence regarding arm deals in the ar
How Suspected Herdsmen Killed Man Who Went to the Farm to Get Food for His Family - Benue Lawyer

Suspected herdsmen have killed a man identified as Hilenen Luther. He was brutally murdered in his village in Agena-Ya in Borikyo, Ngenev, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. A lawyer and human right activist, Barr. Ayati Orlu-Bem Ayati, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday, February 26, 2024, said the deceased had left Gboko to

PHOTOS: Tragic Auto Accident Claim Lives Of 8 People On Benue Road

A tragic motor accident claimed the lives of at least 8 individuals at Ngibo village along the Kastina-Ala – Zakibiam road in Benue State.According to witnesses, the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, February 20, when two vehicles collided head-on while traveling from opposite directions. The mangled bodies of the occupants were extricated
Suspected Armed Herders Invade Benue Communities, Kill Three Persons

There is wailing in communities in the three Local Government Areas of Benue State which have been attacked by suspected herdsmen.It was gathered that the herdsmen stormed communities in Apa, Kwande and Guma Local Government Areas of Benue State with thousand of cows, and killed 10 persons while injuring several others.Some

Gov. Alia Accuses Benue Indigenes Of Inviting Herders To Destabilise State

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Monday said the influx of herdsmen into the State was as a result of the invitation by some Benue indigenes to Fulani herdsmen in Niger Republic to come and graze in the state.Governor Alia in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Donald Kumun, expressed sadness over plans by so

25Yr Old Man, Sunday Arrested For Raping 11Yr Old Girl In Benue, Claims He Was Teaching Her S3x On Request

A 25-year-old man, Gbanger Terkimbi Sunday, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Benue Command, for having unlawful carnal knowledge of an 11-year-old girl.Gbanger was paraded at the command's headquarters in Makurdi, on Monday, February 12, 2024, alongside three other suspects arrested for various crimes

Benue Council Chairman, Abraham Agber Arrested For Assassination Attempt Has Been Released

The Caretaker Chairman, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon Abraham Agber has been released from custody by the police.Hon Agber was arrested about one month ago by operatives of the Inspector General of Police, Rapid Response Squad, IGP-RRS, over an allegation of attempting to assassinate the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assemb
Two Killed As Armed Intruders Unleash Fresh Attack On Benue Community

Once again, armed intruders have claimed the lives of two individuals in Umogidi community, within the Entekpa Ward of Adoka District, Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State.Villagers said that the fresh killings happened two days after the attacks which claimed 17 lives in three communities, including Iwili, Umogidi and Opaha in Entekpa Ward

Angry Mob Set Ablaze 22-year-old Suspected Rapist, Botswar In Benue State

An angry mob in Achoho, a settlement in Gwer East Local Government Area, Benue State, has set ablaze a 22-year-old man identified simply as BotswarBotswar was accused of raping and killing his brother’s wife on Friday last week.Botswar had accompanied the victim to the farm on the fateful day but the two did not return home.Investigation reveale
EFCC Apprehend Five Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benue

Operatives of Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested five suspected internet fraudsters.The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Kanshio village in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, following actionable intelligence on their suspected i

PHOTOS: Benue Couple Trend After Arriving At Church For Their Wedding On Motorcycle

A bride and Groom from Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State arrived at a church for their white wedding on a motorcycle. Their wedding photos are currently trending on Facebook.
Photos: Benue Man Marries Three Women Same Day

A Benue man, Tersugh Aondona, has married three women, Blessing, Nancy and Sulumshima, on the same day in Benue StateThe wedding was held on Wednesday night, January 31, 2024, at Lante Kukwagh Comprehensive Secondary School, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of the state.

Photos of Nigerian Man Who Married Three Wives on The Same Day in Benue

Tersugh Aondona, a young Nigerian, sets the standard by marrying three women in Benue State on the same day.The brides’ names are Blessing, Nancy, and Sulumshima, based on the social media invitation that they shared for their wedding.According to reports, the wedding ceremony was held at the state’s Lante Kukwagh Comprehensive Secondary Schoo
PHOTOS: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Retired Benue Nurse And Her Housemaid

Men of the Benue State Police Command have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a retired nurse, Mrs Esther Amali and her housemaid, Mercy Mwuese. The victims were stabbed to death by the suspect who invaded their residence located around the Federal Low Cost, Makurdi, Benue State capital on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Benue activist,

JUST-IN: How Suspected Fulani Militants Kill Nine Farmers In Benue IDP Camp

At least nine farmers have been reportedly massacred by suspected armed Fulani militants at the IDP Camp 2 in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.Guma is the home local government area of the immediate past Governor of the state, Chief Samuel Ortom.The Commandant of the camp, Mr. Felix Aponi Banke, disclosed this to journalists when the Acti

72Yr Old Retired Soldier Commits Suicide Over Hardship In Benue

A 72-year-old retired soldier identified as Francis Dooga, has allegedly committed suicide in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.The deceased allegedly hanged himself on a tree in his residence opposite St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iniongun, a suburb of Makurdi at about 6:00pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024. A neighbour, who spoke on condition of anon
Scores Killed, Dozens Kidnapped As Gunmen Attack Communities In Benue

Unknown gunmen reportedly attacked three communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State over the weekend, resulting in the tragic loss of dozens of lives.The affected communities, including Ogwumogbo, Ikpele, and Ejima, according to reports, witnessed residents fleeing their homes as insecurity continues to plague the region.Agatu has b
Eight Killed In Fresh Armed Herders Attacks On Benue Communities

No fewer than eight persons were feared dead following fresh armed herdsmen attacks on Ogwumogbo, Ikpele and Ejima communities in Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.The attack, which left several others missing and many displaced from their homes occurred Saturday afternoon between 12 noon and 4pm.This latest incidents came about a w
Dismembered Body Of Young Man Found In Refuse Dumpsite In Benue

A dismembered body of a young man was found in a rubbish dumpsite in the early hours of Sunday by passersby in Makurdi, Beñue State.His hands were tied behind his back, with obvious signs of violence relating to a suspected cult clash.DAILY POST gathered that the body of the young man is yet to identified.The victim, who is believed to be between