Support military, visit barracks, IDP camps – Gov Alia urges Benue residents
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has urged residents of the state to show stronger support for the military by visiting barracks and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. He said such visits would boost the morale of security personnel and bring comfort to families affected by violence and displacement. The governor explained that soldiers are making […]
Police arrest suspect over k!lling of repentant bandit in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a key suspect linked to the killing of a repentant bandit in the state. According to reports, the deceased, who had recently surrendered to authorities under the amnesty program, was attacked and killed by unknown assailants. The incident sparked tension within the community as many […]
Stray bullet mistakenly hits secondary school students as Army troops engage bandits in Benue
A tragic incident occurred in Benue State when secondary school students were mistakenly hit by stray bullets during a gun battle between Nigerian Army troops and armed bandits. The clash reportedly took place as security forces tried to repel an attack in the area, but the crossfire unfortunately affected innocent students nearby. Eyewitnesses revealed that […]
Benue: We are facing far more sinister motives than farmer herder clashes – Tor Tiv
The traditional ruler of the Tiv people, Tor Tiv V, His Royal Majesty James Ayatse, has spoken out strongly against the idea that the ongoing violence in Benue State is simply due to fights between farmers and herders. Speaking during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other key figures in the state, he said […]
Benue killings: Police arrest 14 over protest in Makurdi
Police in Benue State have confirmed the arrest of 14 people after a protest in Makurdi, the state capital, turned violent on Sunday. The protest started peacefully at Wurukum Roundabout. People came out to show their frustration over the increasing insecurity in the state. However, things took a different turn when some hoodlums hijacked the […]
Benue: Gov Alia meets Och’Idoma, stakeholders, vows to end killings in Otukpo
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has promised to end the ongoing killings in Otukpo and other parts of Zone C. He made this known during a recent visit to the area, where he met with traditional rulers and local stakeholders to talk about how to make the region safer. During his visit, the governor […]