Court remands Benue pastor for allegedly r3ping church member during prayer session
A magistrate court in Makurdi, Benue State, has ordered that a 34-year-old pastor, Kelvin Imo, be held at the Makurdi Correctional Centre for allegedly sexually assaulting a church member. Pastor Imo, who lives at No. 5, Gboko Road, Makurdi, was formally charged with rape. The chief magistrate, Kevin Mbanongun, however, did not record his plea […]
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 […]
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 […]
Woman allegedly attempts su!cide by consuming rat poison in Benue market
A heartbreaking incident happened in Benue State where a woman reportedly tried to end her life. According to reports, the woman, who has not been identified, drank rat poison at Wurukum market in Makurdi on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The news was shared on Facebook by a user named Mary David Lubem. She said the […]
Suspected generator thief nabbed in Makurdi
A young man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a generator on Welfare Quarters Street in Makurdi, Benue State. The incident happened early on Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025. Residents in the area have complained about several cases of generator theft. Many times, they only realized their generators were missing when the power suddenly went […]
Four killed, several injured as suspected cultists open fire at popular bar in Makurdi
A terrible incident happened on Sunday evening, April 27, 2025, in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. Gunmen, believed to be cult members, attacked a popular bar in the Akpehe area around 8 p.m., opening fire on customers. Eyewitnesses said the shooting caused panic, with people running in different directions to save their lives. The […]