Tag: Benue

Church Vigil Turns Tragic as Gunmen Abduct 9 Worshippers in Benue Community

9 worshippers abducted during night vigil in Benue church Ojije community in Utonkon thrown into fear and panic Benue insecurity worsens as residents demand action Security agencies begin rescue operation…

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Gunmen abduct nine worshippers from Catholic church in Benue

Gunmen storm Catholic church during vigil in Benue State Nine worshippers abducted in Ado Local Government Area Police deploy tactical teams to rescue victims Gunmen have abducted nine worshippers from…

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Five Farmers Killed as Armed Herders Launch Fresh Attack in Benue

Five farmers were killed during a fresh armed herders attack in Benue The incident occurred in Udeku Maav-Ya community, Kwande LGA Victims were attacked while harvesting yams and bambara nuts…

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Troops Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue State

Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader, has been arrested in Vaase Community, Ukum LGA, Benue State. Gayama is linked to kidnappings and armed robbery along the Benue–Taraba axis, and associates…

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Teacher Shot Dead in Benue After Clash With Civil Protection Guard Commander

Teacher killed during dispute with BSCPG commander in Benue Incident happened in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area Struggle over service rifle led to fatal gunshot Police launch investigation, place commander in…

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Over 600,000 Christians in Benue Living in IDP Camps — US Congressman Raises Alarm After Visit

Over 600,000 Christians displaced in Benue IDP camps Congressman claims. Riley Moore recounts heartbreaking testimonies from survivors. Victims narrate killings of families, unborn children, and brutal attacks. Moore calls crisis…

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Alia Denies Claims of Religious Genocide in Benue Amid U.S. Pressure on Nigeria

Benue governor says reports of religious genocide and ethnic cleansing are false. Alia insists security issues in Benue do not meet UN genocide standards. Rebuffs claims of jihadist operations despite…

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Soldiers Stop 73 Nasarawa Youths Going To Imo

Nigeria army, troops of 72 Special Force Brigade, Makurdi, have stopped 73 young males headed to Imo from Nasarawa stated. They were being transported inside five trucks with 47 motorcycles…

Six Bodies Burnt as Fire Engulfs Benue Morgue

Another tragedy for the death occurred when a mysterious fire destroyed some corpses kept in the morgue at the Agagbe community in Benue State's Gwer West Local Government Area. The…

Benue: 15 Suspected Arms Manufacturers Arrested

The Benue state Police Command, has disclosed its operatives arrested no fewer than 20 suspected criminals in the state. SP Sewuese Anene, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), made this…