The suspects were arraigned at the Federal High Court Abuja. The DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with seven M16 Rifles. Haruna Adamu and Muhammad Abdullahi, both from Awe LGA in Nasarawa State, are facing a four-count charge in connection with the killings in Abinsi and Yelewata villages, Guma LGA of Benue State. Both […]
Eyewitnesses affirmed the renewed attack triggered a protest by local women, who took to the streets demanding that soldiers stationed in the area be withdrawn to their barracks. The aggrieved residents also called for immediate transportation to Makurdi, insisting they no longer feel safe in the community. “They should take us to Makurdi because the […]
Her lifeless body was discovered on Abubakar Street, off Alex Ekwueme Street, in the Jabi area of Abuja. A source familiar with the victim disclosed that the deceased was from Ekaida, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The source further explained that the young woman fell into the hands of “one chance” criminals on […]
Dozens of people were killed, and several others were injured and displaced in the course of the attacks. Egbetokun addressed the newsmen at the Force Headquarters, and said 26 suspects were arrested for the attack in Yelewata, 22 others in connection with the Plateau incident, and five others in Benue State. The IGP added that […]
An eyewitnesses spoke to newsmen and stated that, the incident occurred at about 7p.m, when the bus, coming from Abeokuta, was waylaid by unknown gunmen, and robbed the occupants of their valuables before whisking them away into the nearby bush. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Benue Command, Edet Udeme revealed that the incident involved a […]
Recall that more than 200 residents of Guma LGA in the state were killed in the past few days by suspected herdsmen, causing outrage among citizens. However, Musa stated that investigations were ongoing with the Department of State Services, DSS, and all stakeholders were working together. He stated that, “Because we are law-abiding individuals, so […]
The community was recently attacked by suspected herdsmen, resulting in the death of over 200 individuals. The President made a visit to Benue and met some victims of the attack in the hospital.However, the BBNaija star questioned the identity of the victims the President visited in the hospital. She also frowned at the red carpet […]
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Ejodame said the strategic move had reinforced the NAF’s commitment to enhancing security, supporting ground operations, and reassuring communities affected by banditry, kidnapping, and communal unrest. He noted that the Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air […]
Iyanya shared the song via social media, captioning it “We are praying for the people of Benue.”In his emotional tribute, the singer consoled the people of Benue, praying for divine intervention and healing. He encouraged the victims and their families to hold onto their faith, believing that God can turn their sorrow into joy. In […]
The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress will meet with Benue senators, House of Representatives members, and stakeholders of the party in the state to resolve the lingering feud between loyalists of Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume For over a year, the Benue […]