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How Bandits Demand N20m Levies, Taxes Monthly From Benue Communities

Suspected armed bandits operating in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State have reportedly commenced the collection of taxes and levies from residents of Torough and nearby communities.It was gathered, yesterday, from a resident of the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of being attacked, that the gangs introduced a levy o

Suspected Thief Electrocuted While Vandalizing Transformer In Otukpo, Benue State

A young man, yet to be identified, was electrocuted near the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) centre in Otukpo, Benue State, after attempting to vandalize a transformer. The incident occurred late on Friday when power was unexpectedly restored by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC).According to reports, the man had succes
Six Persons Killed As Gunmen Attack Benue Community

Six persons have been killed as gunmen suspected to be local militias invaded Tse Gurgugh Mbahav community in Michihe Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.It was gathered that the gunmen rode on motorcycles to attack the community between 9pm and 10pm on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.The lawmaker representing the constituency in

Suspected Kidnappers Arrested While Trying To Escape With Ransom In Benue

The Police Command in Benue on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.SP Sewuese Anene, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) over the phone from Makurdi.Anene disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on Mo
TRAGIC END! Groom Passes Away Hours After Wedding In Benue State (Photo)

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a newlywed man from Ochingini Adiko in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State tragically passed away just hours after his wedding. The young groom, whose identity has not been disclosed, tied the knot on the evening of Sunday, June 16, 2024. According to Igor Daniel Adole, a local resident, the groom appeared t

3 Suspected Kidnappers Reportedly Arrested In Benue

On Monday, Benue Community Volunteer Guards (BCVG) apprehended three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo, the administrative center of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State.Gistmania reports that the suspected kidnappers were about to leave for Makurdi, the state capital, when they ran out of luck.According to sources, the community volunteer gua
Why Gov. Alia Cannot Probe Me - Ex Benue Governor, Ortom Brags

The situation in Benue State involves a legal dispute between the immediate past governor, Samuel Ortom, and the current administration led by Governor Hyacinth Alia. Governor Alia set up two separate panels in February to investigate the management of the state’s finances and assets under Ortom’s administration, which lasted from May 29, 2015

Benue Police Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued two abducted individuals.The rescue took place early on May 29 in the Ukum Local Government Area of the state, where the suspects had reportedly demanded a ransom of N23 million for their captives.Superintendent of Police, Catherine Anene, the State Pol
Unknown Gunmen Reportedly Kidnap Varsity Students In Benue

The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the kidnap of two female students of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi on the night of Saturday, May 25.The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Sewuese Anene, on Wednesday confirmed the incident to NAN in Makurdi.JS Tarka University is a Federal University named after the late

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