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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 theGunmen Unleash Terror In Benue Communities, Four Killed
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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 ShaapeSuspected Herdsmen Kill NSCDC Officer And APC Ward Secretary In Benue
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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 DeBenue Catholic School Reportedly Shuts Down After Attack By Gunmen
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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.TheBenue Man, Prince Matthew Regains Freedom From Kidnappers On His Birthday
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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 tBandit Attack Claims Three Lives In Benue Farming Community
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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'sBandits Kill 46-Year-Old Nigerian Law Professor, Sarinu Ettor Kabo In Benue State
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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 KayHow Mob Lynches Young Man Over Missing TV Set In Otukpo, Benue
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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 thaBenue Gov. Alia Set To Demolish Property Housing Kidnappers, Yahoo Boys
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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, causinFarmer, Terkula Chile Remanded Over Attempted Murder In Benue
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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 millionFormer Benue Chief Of Staff, Terwase’s Wife & Cook Released From Kidnappers Den
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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 tTragic Attack On Mourners By Herdsmen Leaves One Dead In Benue State
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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 locFew Days After Mass Burial In Benue, Gunmen Strikes Again, Kill Five, Abduct One
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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 aBenue Govt Conducts Mass Burial For 17 People Allegedly Murdered By Herders
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[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 stateWoman Arrested In Benue With 317 Live Ammunition, Allegedly Linked To Banditry
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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 evacuateHoodlums Burn Down Former Benue State Governor, Aper Aku's Residence; Police Rescue Occupants
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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.Hoodlums Reportedly Attack Federal Lawmaker, Philip Agbese In Benue Community
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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 infoHow Police Neutralise Two Notorious Bandits In Benue
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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,Gunmen Abduct 10 Passengers In Benue State: Terrifying Incident Highlights Security Concerns
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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, lamentedBREAKING: Many Feared Killed, Residents Flee As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community
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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 theBenue Govt Official Arrested Over Alleged Possession Of Illegal Firearm
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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 OchumGunmen Attack Benue Community, Kill Solider, Abduct Others
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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 cTroops Neutralise Three Suspected Armed Herders In Benue
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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 precariouBenue Governor, Hyacinth Alia Bans All Political Gatherings Over Insecurity
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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 ofLassa Fever Wreck Havoc, Claim Nine Lives in Benue State
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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 AliadeJUST IN: EFCC Arrests Seven Internet Fraud Suspects In Benue
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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 arThree Gun Manufacturers Apprehended In Benue
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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 toHow Suspected Herdsmen Killed Man Who Went to the Farm to Get Food for His Family - Benue Lawyer
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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 extricatedPHOTOS: Tragic Auto Accident Claim Lives Of 8 People On Benue Road
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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.SomeSuspected Armed Herders Invade Benue Communities, Kill Three Persons
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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 soGov. Alia Accuses Benue Indigenes Of Inviting Herders To Destabilise State
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