Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed calls for a state of emergency in the state, describing them as politically motivated and a desperate attempt to undermine his administration’s progress. The Govenror was reacting to allegations made by the Centre for… “I’m in charge” – Gov Alia dismisses calls for state of emergency … Read more
Tragedy struck in Mbaiwen, Adikpo, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, as a young girl identified as Celina Agbatse lost her life after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. According to an eyewitness, the victim had gone to fetch water when the rain… Benue – How thunderstorm killed young girl in Mbaiwen, Adikpo … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the tenure of the Benue State Caretaker Committee for another six months following the expiration of its initial term in February. The reappointment letters were presented to committee members… APC extends Benue Caretaker Committee’s tenure by 6 months, blasts Agada …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly killed two soldiers in Jato-Aka town, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The armed herders also killed a police officer and two farmers identified as Yenge Kwaghkuga and Bem Adughigbudu in the community. An eyewitness, who… Armed herdsmen murder two soliders, farmers in Benue …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Benue State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed the abduction of one of its personnel, Inspector Nathaniel Kumashe. The command’s spokesperson, Ngozi Ahula, confirmed the development to journalists on Thursday in Makurdi, the state… Gunmen abduct FRSC officer in Benue …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Police Command in Benue says it has neutralized 12 bandits terrorizing the Buruku Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Sewuese Anene, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi. Anene said that the command… 13 dead as police, bandits exchange gunfire in Benue …C0NTINUE … Read more
The police in Benue State have confirmed the death of an officer and 12 bandits during a fierce gun duel in Bụrụku Local Government Area of the state. The police spokesperson in the state, CSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to… Police confirm death of operative, suspected bandits in Benue … Read more