Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, in a joint effort with other security agencies, have raided and destroyed notorious bandit hideouts connected to wanted gang leader Konyo Mbise around the Akwaza area in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. In a statement… Army storms bandits’ hideouts in Benue, destroys Konyo Mbise’s camp …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has announced the establishment of a Special Operations Command in Makurdi, Benue State, to complement the efforts of sister services and other security agencies to improve security in the Middle Belt region. The Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Adm…. Insecurity: Nigerian Navy establishes Special Operations Command in Benue …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
At least 15 traders have been reportedly killed by armed assailants in a deadly ambush around the Ogwumogbo and Okpo’okpolo communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the victims were returning from the popular Oweto market on Saturday… Benue: Gunmen attack traders in Agatu, kill 15 …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Elders from Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State have thrown their weight behind the Ukum Young Elites (UYE), demanding an unreserved apology from Senator Gabriel Suswam over comments they described as “derogatory and insulting” to the Ukum people. In a statement… Benue elders demand apology from Suswam over “derogatory” remarks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, alongside the member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on National Inland Waterways, Ojotu Ojema, on Friday, paid a joint… Moro, Ojema vow action as herdsmen wreck havoc in Benue communties …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Benue State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young woman, Emmanuella Ahenjir, following a shooting incident in Makurdi. CSP Anene Sewuese Catherine, Police Public Relations Officer, Benue State Police Command, in a… ‘They shot at our officers first’ – Police confirm killing of final-year student in … Read more
The House of Representatives has distanced itself from claims that it summoned the Honourable Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly over ongoing political disputes in the two states. In a letter dated Thursday, May 8, 2025, and signed by Professor Jake… House of Reps denies summoning Benue, Zamfara Speakers …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has adjourned its hearing on a petition calling for the National Assembly to take over the legislative functions of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. The new hearing date is set for May 28,… Court case stalls Reps hearing on Benue, Zamfara Assembly takeover …C0NTINUE … Read more
A Member of the House of Representatives, Ojema Ojotu has confirmed the death of the district head of Odugbeho identified simply as chief Adejo. The lawmaker, representing the Apa/Agatu constituency of Benue state, who was featured on a TVC news program on Wednesday, said the… Benue: District head who fled community over herdsmen attacks killed … Read more
Several houses has been destroyed as residents fled from their homes following a communal clash between communities in Gwer East and Konshisha GAs of Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred over the weekend between the two communities that has engaged in… Houses burnt as residents flee from communal clash in Benue …C0NTINUE … Read more