Enough of hollow rhetoric, get to work now – Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take stronger action to address the growing insecurity in the country, saying it is time for real steps, not just words. Atiku made this statement on Monday through his social media page while reacting to recent violent attacks in Plateau State, Benue State, […]
Extend airstrikes to North-East, North-Central – Benue community leaders beg Trump
Community leaders in Benue State have appealed to former US President Donald Trump to extend military airstrikes to Nigeria’s North-East and North-Central regions. The leaders said that recent strikes have helped reduce terrorist activities but stressed that further action is needed to protect more communities. Speaking on behalf of the communities, the leaders noted that […]
Benue: Police foil midnight bandits’ ambush on Adoka road, rescue passengers
Police operatives in Benue State stopped a midnight ambush by armed bandits along the Adoka road, preventing what could have been a major attack. According to reports, the criminals had blocked the road and attempted to force a commercial vehicle to stop, but officers on patrol quickly intervened. Their timely arrival saved the passengers, who […]
Police arrest notorious bandit linked to killing of officers in Benue, Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police Force has captured a notorious bandit believed to be responsible for the deaths of several police officers in Benue and Nasarawa States. According to authorities, the suspect had been on the run for a long time but was finally tracked down through intelligence gathering and coordinated operations. Police sources revealed that the […]
Police apprehend bandit linked to killings of officers in Benue, Nasarawa
The police have captured a suspected bandit believed to be involved in the killing of security officers in both Benue and Nasarawa States. According to authorities, the arrest followed a well-coordinated intelligence operation carried out after weeks of tracking his movements. The suspect is said to have played a key role in violent attacks that […]
Benue govt bans illegal school fees, introduces mandatory e-Dossiers
The Benue State Government has announced a ban on all illegal fees charged in public schools and introduced a new system known as mandatory e-Dossiers for students and teachers. According to the state authorities, the move is part of broader reforms aimed at promoting transparency, improving record-keeping, and reducing financial burdens on parents. Schools are […]
Five persons apprehended for vandalising transmission lines in Benue
Security operatives in Benue State have arrested five individuals suspected of vandalising critical electricity transmission lines. The suspects were reportedly caught during a coordinated operation after residents in the affected area raised alarms over repeated disruptions in power supply. Authorities say the vandalism caused major damage to infrastructure, leading to outages and additional repair costs […]
Troops arrest seven suspects in joint Benue–Taraba border operations
Security forces have arrested seven suspects during a coordinated operation along the Benue–Taraba border region. The joint mission, involving the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, was carried out to curb rising criminal activities and restore peace in communities around the border corridor. Officials say the suspects were linked to cases of armed violence, kidnapping, […]
Benue traders protest, shut market over rising car thefts
Traders in Otukpo, Benue State, on Tuesday shut down the main market to protest the increasing cases of car theft in the area. The traders said vehicles have been stolen repeatedly from the market environment, yet no major action has been taken to address the situation. According to them, the latest incident involved a trader […]
Many feared dead, others missing as suspected herdsmen attack Ohimini, Benue
A tragic incident has rocked Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, where suspected herdsmen reportedly attacked the community, leaving several people feared dead and others missing. The disturbing incident happened late Monday night, causing panic and forcing many residents to flee for safety. Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the community unexpectedly, shooting and destroying […]