Troops neutralize bandit, destroy camps in Benue
Troops from the 401 Special Forces Brigade and Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working with local hunters, have carried out a major operation to improve safety in Benue State. The mission took place around the Tatough area of Makurdi Local Government. The army spokesperson, Captain Abdullahi Lawal Osabo, said the troops also provided […]
Chief of Defence Staff meets Benue Traditional Council, elders in Makurdi
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, visited Benue State and met with traditional rulers and respected elders in Makurdi, the state capital. This visit is part of his nationwide mission to promote peace and strengthen security. General Musa’s main aim was to build better understanding between the military and local communities. He […]
Insecurity: IGP Kayode Egbetokun visits Benue
On Monday, June 16, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, traveled to Benue State to see the security problems there for himself. This visit came after many violent attacks happened recently, causing many people to lose their lives and forcing hundreds to leave their homes. The visit happened soon after a serious attack last […]