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Abducted Suspended Benue LG Chairman, Amina Audu Regains Freedom

The abducted suspended Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Mrs. Amina Audu has regained her freedom after four days in captivity.Recall that Mrs. Audu alongside her driver were last Monday kidnapped by unknown armed men near Tyolaha Ahume community on Makurdi-Naka road while on their way to Otukpo.It was gathered that t

Benue Farmers From Nasarawa Storm Makurdi, Protest Herdsmen Genocide

A group of Benue farmers from the Tiv extraction residing in neighbouring Nasarawa State on Thursday stormed Makurdi to protest years of genocide being perpetrated against the Tivs by suspected armed Fulani militants.The farmers who were on an advocacy visit to the Benue State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) under the umbrella of
Benue Gov Alia Booed, Stoned By Angry Youth In Makurdi

Some youths have reportedly attacked the convoy of the Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, in Ugondu community in Makurdi LGA of the state on Wednesday.The youths from Ugondu community of Makurdi LGA of Benue, who pelted the governor’s convoy with stones, were protesting over plans to bury the proprietor of Vaatia College, Makurdi, Engr.

Gunmen Abduct Suspended Benue LG Boss, Amina Audu

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have kidnapped the suspended Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Amina Audu.They also kidnapped her driver in the early hours of Monday.Audu, according to an eyewitness, was passing through Naka/Makurdi Road when gunmen ambushed them at Tyolaha Ahume along Naka/Makurdi Road.An anonymous local t
8 Internet Alleged Fraudsters Arrested In Benue

Justice Efe Isoken Ikponmwonba of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State has jailed eight internet fraudsters.The convicts are Pele Osai Wisdom, Olise Godspower Iknna, Okeke Benjamin Chinazor, Macdonald Iriaremhen Onajasike, Prince Joshua, Jethro Saapila, Gilbert Nelson Onyeka and Ojo Osatohhanmwen Favour.In a statement, the Economic a

Benue Woman Allegedly Killed 11Month Old Daughter Because She Felt Abandoned By The Man Who Impregnated Her

The police in Benue state have arrested a woman identified as Sughshater Ushahemba from Mbadyur council ward in Logo Local Government Area of the state for allegedly poisoning her 11-month-old baby to death.Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Information Officer, Logo LGA, Paul Pevikyaa, said the woman had earlier claimed that her baby took il
Eight Persons Die In Boat Mishap In Benue

Eight persons have been reported dead after a boat conveying Ibi local government council of Taraba State residents capsized on Sunday.The unfortunate incident occurred in Anyeshi village near Benue State.The mishap comes barely two weeks after a similar incident in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of the state, where over 50 passengers lost

Police Arrest Benue Woman For Killing 11-month-old Daughter

A woman has been arrested by the police for allegedly killiing 11-month daughter. The woman has been identified as Sughshater Ushahemba from Mbadyur council ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered from the community that the woman allegedly fed the baby with a substance believed to be a chemical in the early hours of Sat
5 Men Sentence To Death By Hanging For Culpable Homicide In Benue

A Makurdi High Court Judge, Justice T.A Kume on Wednesday, sentenced five men to death by hanging for culpable homicide.The men, Terna Zwave, Jonathan Gbajime, John Bur, Gabriel Ianna and Kwaghgba Zaki who lived at Anchoha Village, Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue were charged before a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court in 2021.They were charged

VIDEO: Mob Sets Man Accused Of Stealing Motorcycle Ablaze In Benue

Angry residents have set a man ablaze after accusing him of stealing a motorcycle in Otukpo, Benue State. It was gathered that the incident happened at the prominent Otukpo main roundabout on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The suspect was from Odejo in Agatu Local Government Area of the state. According to an eyewitness, Sunday Abah, the suspect had
10 Passengers Killed In Benue Ongoing Rival Gang War

The ongoing bloody rival gang war in parts of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, Monday evening escalated with the killing of 10 passengers on tricycles and a commercial motorcycle in Ukoosaa-Atam village, Sai in the same council area. Sai community is about one kilometre from Ayati in the council, where three persons were killed on Sunday

Final Year Student, Two Others Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

A final year student of Taraba State University, John El-Cassidy Akau Saater has been killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. He was killed alongside two other persons in Mbaayaar village in Anyiin, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred on Monday night, November 6, 2023. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the
Court Remands Benue Man, Matthew Bem For Allegedly Killing His Wife

A Makurdi Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday ordered one Matthew Bem to be remanded in a correction centre in Makurdi for allegedly killing his wife, Mngusonum Bem.The 42-year-old farmer, who lives at Korinya Settlement in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue, was charged with culpable homicide.However, the Chief Magistrate, Mr T.K. Atta, di

Despite Ransom Payment, 80-Yr-Old Former Benue LG Chairman,Orwashima Dies In Kidnappers' Den

A former chairman of Ukum Local Council, Iorwashima Erukaa, in Benue State, who was abducted a few weeks ago has died in kidnappers' den despite ransom payment. 80-year-old Erukaa was kidnapped from his home at Tse-Erukaa in Zaki Biam, the headquarters of Ukum Local Council on September 23, 2023. It was gathered that a family member identifie
Chaos Erupts As Benue State University Suspends All 200 to 600L Medical Students (Video)

Benue State University suspends 200-600 level medical students for one monthThe Management Committee of the Benue State University, Makurdi, has suspended all 200 to 600 level medical students of the institution for one month.Medical students from the institution had last Wednesday staged a peaceful protest to the Government House over alleged arb

Gunmen Kill 3 Cousins Of Benue Police Command Spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene,

Gunmen suspected to be herders killed 3 people at Tse Gamber, Sengev Council Ward in Gwer-West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State on Sunday.The rampaging gunmen who reason for the attack on the village was not yet known also destroyed properties of the villagers.While confirming the incident to journalists, the Benue Police Command spokesp

BREAKING: 20 Feared Killed As Cross River, Benue Communities Clash Over Farmland

No fewer than 20 persons have been feared killed in Sunday’s renewed clash between people of Yache-Ijiegu community in Yala LGA of Cross River State and Tiv settlers from Benue State, over lingering boundary clashes.Specific numbers of casualties are yet to be determined, but women and children are feared to constitute higher numbers.It was gath

Great Jubilation In Benue As Police Rescue Three Abducted Children

The Benue State Police Command has rescued three children from their abductors in Rivers State.Recall that two siblings, Philomena Kpaakpa, 6, and Benedict Kpaakpa, 2, were abducted from their mother's kiosk in front of their house in Makurdi in September 2023 by an unknown woman. Spokesperson of the command, SP Sewuese Anene, who confirmed t
Herdsmen Attack Travellers On Benue-Nasarawa Road, Kill Three, Injure Others

As many as three persons have been killed and a few others injured by some armed herders along the Benue-Nasarawa road on Friday, Daily Post reports.The gun-wielding herdsmen launched an ambush on the busy Makurdi-Lafia road near Ortese in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, resulting in the deaths of three travellers and inflicting sev

Civil Servants To Be Paid Gratuity One Week After Retirement – Benue Gov, Alia Vows

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has promised to pay gratuity to the state’s civil servants one week after their retirement from service.Gov Alia made this promise on Thursday while speaking with newsmen in Makurdi.This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, who said their pensions would begin to run three mo
Ex Benue Gov. Ortom Reacts To Supreme Court Judgement Affirming Tinubu's Election

The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has said the Supreme Court judgement affirming President Bola Tinubu's election is victory for democracy and the independence of the country’s democratic institutions. Ortom said this on Friday while congratulating President Bola Tinubu. The former governor, in a statement issue

Otukpo Robbery: CBN Directs Banks To Open From 8am To 2pm In Benue

The Central Bank of Nigeria,CBN, has put precautionary measures in place against future attacks on commercial banks in Benue State. The development followed the attack on some banks in Otukpo town, Benue State, by armed robbers on Friday, October 20, 2023. The CBN took the measures at an emergency meeting with the management of the affected banks
Man Stabs His Wife To Death After Misunderstanding In Benue (Photo)

A man has been apprehended by villagers after he allegedly killed his wife in Benue state. According to information gathered, the suspect, identified as Bem Mathew, allegedly used a knife to tragically stab his wife. The tragic event took place in Korinya city, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The man was successfully nabbed after v

UPDATE: Joint Security Force Arrest Four Suspects in Connection to Benue Robbery

Joint Security Forces comprising officers of the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Armed Forces, amongst others, arrested four suspects along Otukpo-Taraku road, Benue State, on Saturday, October 21, in connection to the Benue bank robbery which led to the death of some police officers.A police source made the development known to Punch corre
PICS: Many Feared Dead As Armed Robbers Raid Banks In Otukpo, Benue

Many persons are feared dead after armed robbers attacked Otukpo, Benue State, and raided some banks. According to reports, the armed men stormed different banks in the area, shooting sporadically while carrying out their loot.Photos shared online showed some of the banks raided. Eyewitnesses claim the robbers carried out their attacks unhindered

Court Backs Benue Govt To Withdraw 32 Vehicles From Ortom And His Deputy

A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi, on Wednesday, backed the decision of the State government to withdraw 32 vehicles donated to the immediate-past Governor, Samuel Ortom and his deputy, Benson Abounu, before they left office. Justice Theresa Igoche said that Governor Hyacinth Alia-led Benue state has the executive right and power to with

Again, Gunmen Kill 5 Persons In Benue

Gunmen on Wednesday killed five persons in Ayilamo, a village in Logo Local Government of Benue.According to Mr Sewuese Anene, spokesman of the Police Command in the north-central state, the attack occurred on Tuesday night. “A few others sustained injuries,” Anene added.She said that another attack occurred in the Mbachohon community in Gwer
Suspected Fulani Militants Attack 2 LGAs, Kill Many, Injure Scores In Benue

Suspected Fulani militants on Tuesday made an incursion in two Logo and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue State leaving at least nine farmers dead and injuring scores of others.The attack which was in a guerrilla style, came barely a week after Governor Hyacinth Alia briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the state is currently enjoying
Governor Alia Fumes As Suspected Armed Herders Attack Benue Communities, Kill Scores

Hyacinth Alia, the Benue State governor, has condemned attacks on Ayilamo and Mbachohon communities in Logo and Gwer-West local government areas of the state by suspected armed herders.Gistmania reports that the armed men who have been on the rampage in the state, killing unsuspecting citizens, invaded the communities on Tuesday night and sh
How Herdsmen Kill Three Persons In Benue

Suspected armed herdsmen reportedly killed three people at Imatom village in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday.This was disclosed by a community leader, Anawa Joseph, who said the incessant attacks by herders had led to the loss of lives and displacement of people in the area.He gave the names of the latest victims as Terts