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BREAKING: Benue Community Currently Under Herdsmen Attack

Suspected armed Fulani herdsmen are currently attacking Tyo-tu community in Makurdi, the Benue State Capital.Tyo-tu is located along Gboko Road in Makurdi.A popular Benue-born blogger, social media influencer, activist and humanitarian, Ukan Kurugh, said the attack was still ongoing, calling on the security agencies to quickly deploy their personn

‘Murder Cannot Be Ruled Out’ – Father Of Benue Lady, Margaret Atayi Found Dead In Abuja Claims

Patrick Atayi, father of the young Benue lady, Margaret Oyibo Atayi, who was found dead in Abuja, has described the death of his daughter as a mystery.Gistmania reports that Margaret, a mother of two, was found dead days after she was reported missing by her family.However, contrary to the report that the young lady committed suicide over a failed
Beautiful Lady, Margret Oyibo From Benue State Reportedly Found Dead In Abuja

A lady, Margret Oyibo Atayi from Benue state has been found dead. She was declared missing since Friday, 17th May, 2024, and was found dead in the late hours of Monday. Margaret, an Idoma girl from Ugbokolo, Okpokwu LGA of Benue State, was last seen around City College of Education, Abacha Road, Mararaba, near Abuja at about 3 pm on Friday, 17th M

Benue Assembly Orders Probe Of Alleged Plot To Kill Member

The Benue State House of Assembly yesterday asked Joseph Har, the Security Adviser to Governor Hyacinth Alia, to investigate alleged threats to the life of a member of the Assembly Jonathan Agbidyeh. Agbidyeh is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC, and represents Katsina Ala East constituency.The decision of the House followed a motion
How Herdsmen Kill Pregnant Woman, 10 Others In Benue

Suspected armed herdsmen on Tuesday reportedly killed 10 people including a pregnant woman in a fresh attack on Akilo community in Usha council ward of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.It was gathered that the victims were gruesomely murdered in their homes at about 3:30 pm last Sunday.The Caretaker Chairman of the Local Government, Hon.

Photos From The Burial Of 39Yr Old Benue Lady, Louisa Allegedly Murdered In Abuja

39-year-old Kandoon Louisa Iornumbe, who was allegedly killed by unknown assailants in Abuja has been buried amid tears in Benue State.The body of the deceased was found dumped after the Mpape junction in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT on Thursday morning, May 2, 2024.It is suspected that she was a victim of one-chance criminals terrorizing th
29Yr Old Benue Woman, Kpile Stabs Husband To Death After Disagreement Over Sex

A 29-year-old woman identified as Torkwase Kpile has reportedly stabbed her husband to death after an argument over sex in Achusa Village, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.It was learnt that the couple, who got married two months ago, disagreed over sex before the lady picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed the man in the neck.She repor

Hunters Save Baby Buried Alive In Benue Forest

In a remarkable turn of events, hunters in the Ashav Kusuv community of Buruku Local Government Area, Benue State, stumbled upon a newborn baby reportedly buried alive in a forest, igniting both shock and disbelief among local residents.According to Terna, a resident of the locality, the hunters made the astonishing discovery on Saturday while sco
Gunmen Unleash Terror In Benue Communities, Four Killed

Tragedy struck in the quiet communities of Mbachon and Mbagbe within Turan, Yaav Council Ward, located in the Kwande local government area of Benue state as suspected gunmen unleashed terror, resulting in the death of four individuals on Friday, May 10th.The affected communities, situated near the Taraba state border with Benue, fell victim to the

Suspected Herdsmen Kill NSCDC Officer And APC Ward Secretary In Benue

Mr Mike Ode, a commander of the agro-ranger of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Benue State Command, has been killed by suspected herdsmen.The unfortunate incident happened in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state on Monday, May 6, 2024.The deceased’s uncle, Nicholas Ode said that he was brutally killed at Shaape
Benue Catholic School Reportedly Shuts Down After Attack By Gunmen

The Catholic Archdiocese of Makurdi, Benue State, has ordered the immediate closure of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School in Adeke, Makurdi, following an attack on the school by unknown gunmen.Unidentified gunmen in the late hours of Tuesday, May 7, 2024, attacked the school but were repelled by personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil De

Benue Man, Prince Matthew Regains Freedom From Kidnappers On His Birthday

A middle-aged Benue man, identified as Prince Matthew Chile has regained his freedom after spending almost a week in the hands of his abductors, suspected to be armed Fulani herdsmen.Prince Chile, a native of Sengev in Gwer-West LGA was kidnapped on Tuesday, 30th April, 2024, while travelling with 3 others along Makurdi-Naka road at about 6 pm.The
Bandit Attack Claims Three Lives In Benue Farming Community

Tragedy struck the Ogbaulu community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State as bandits attacked and killed three villagers while they were working on their farms.According to reports from a local source who spoke to journalists on Saturday, May 4, 2024, the victims were engaged in their separate farming activities on Friday afternoon when t

Bandits Kill 46-Year-Old Nigerian Law Professor, Sarinu Ettor Kabo In Benue State

The Prince Audu Abubakar University community in Kogi State is grieving the loss of Dr Sarinu Ettor Kabo, an esteemed associate professor from the Faculty of Law, who tragically fell victim to terrorist violence about a week ago.According to a statement issued by Prof. Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Dr Kabo's
How Mob Lynches Young Man Over Missing TV Set In Otukpo, Benue

A young man identified as Okibe Otsapa has been reportedly lynched by an angry mob over a missing television set in Otukpo, Benue State.It was gathered that the deceased was accused of stealing a television set from a beer joint in Otukpo, Benue state.This was contained in a petition by Napoleon Chambers to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kay

Benue Gov. Alia Set To Demolish Property Housing Kidnappers, Yahoo Boys

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has disclosed that all property housing kidnappers and yahoo boys in the state, would be demolished.Alia who disclosed this on Friday, during a press conference in Makurdi, said also that he would soon meet with all hotel owners in the state over the issue.He said intelligent reports available to him revealed tha

Farmer, Terkula Chile Remanded Over Attempted Murder In Benue

A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday ordered that a farmer, Terkula Chile, 30, be remanded at the correctional centre in the state, for allegedly attempting to kill one Terzungwe Ikyeleve.Chile, who lives behind RCM Primary School Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue, was charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, causin

Former Benue Chief Of Staff, Terwase’s Wife & Cook Released From Kidnappers Den

The wife of former Chief of Staff to Benue Governor, Terwase Orbunde, and her housemaid who were kidnapped by gunmen in Makurdi last Friday evening have been released.Mrs Abigail Kashimana Orbunde and Ms Patience Ogute regained freedom on Tuesday after an undisclosed amount was paid as ransom to the kidnappers who had earlier demanded N100 million
Tragic Attack On Mourners By Herdsmen Leaves One Dead In Benue State

In a sorrowful incident over the weekend, a group of mourners in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, was brutally attacked by suspected herdsmen, resulting in the death of one person. The attack has intensified the grief among the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) residing in Ugbokpo, the headquarters of Apa LGA.According t

Few Days After Mass Burial In Benue, Gunmen Strikes Again, Kill Five, Abduct One

Once again, gunmen have perpetrated deadly assaults in two local government areas within Benue State, resulting in the loss of five lives and the abduction of a woman.While five people were killed in Agatu and Gwer West LGAs, multiple injuries were reported in Apa LGA.Residents said the incidents happened between Sunday and Monday in different loc
Benue Govt Conducts Mass Burial For 17 People Allegedly Murdered By Herders

Seventeen people allegedly killed by armed herders in Mbaikyor, Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA)) of Benue State were buried on Tuesday at a very emotional ceremony.The mass burial of the victims of herdsmen attack were conducted by the Benue State Government led by Governor, Hyacinth AliaMbaikyor community and killed 17 persons, including a

Woman Arrested In Benue With 317 Live Ammunition, Allegedly Linked To Banditry

[size=10pt] File Photo [/size] In a significant development in the fight against criminality, the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force in Benue State has apprehended a 37-year-old woman for the alleged illegal possession of 317 live ammunition.Commander of Operation Zenda, SP Felix Nomiyugh, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday in Makurdi, the state
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