Benue
Angry Students Set Principal’s House Ablaze Over Alleged NECO Fraud
A fresh wave of unrest has swept through Benue State—this time not from armed conflict, but from a crisis rooted in alleged educational fraud. In a shocking incident that unfolded in Saghev Ward of Guma Local Government Area, final-year students of Gyutiev Model College reportedly set their principal’s house ablaze after accusing him of defrauding […]
Gunmen Hijack Bus, Abduct Passengers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that a Benue Links commercial bus was intercepted by unknown gunmen, who subsequently kidnapped all the passengers on board The incident reportedly took place on Sunday evening along the Eke–Ugbokolo Road in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the attack occurred around 7:00 […]
Terrorists Penetrate Benue, Plateau – North-Central Group Warns
The North-Central Peace Advocates have voiced serious alarm over what they perceive as a growing invasion of terrorists and criminal groups into Benue and Plateau States. According to the group, this disturbing trend poses a grave threat to the peace, security, and socio-economic progress of the North-Central region. During a Peace and Development Rally held […]
CDS Musa Alleges Benue Villagers Sheltered Massacre Suspects
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has made a startling revelation, alleging that residents of Yelwata in Benue State harboured the perpetrators of a recent massacre that claimed the lives of over 100 people. According to him, members of the community not only shielded the assailants but also provided them with food, accommodation, […]
Photos: President Tinubu Visits Benue Attack Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to Benue State in the wake of recent deadly attacks that have claimed over a hundred lives and left several communities devastated, particularly in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area. Arriving at exactly 12:58 p.m. at the Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Air Force Base […]
Obi Applauds Tinubu for Planning Benue Visit After Massacre
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to visit Benue State in the aftermath of a deadly attack that claimed over 200 lives. President Tinubu, while commissioning the Greater Abuja Water Supply Project on Monday, expressed sympathy for the victims and people of Benue. In a statement […]
SGF Akume Decries Benue Massacre,Calls for United Action Against Terror
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of over 200 people in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The tragic incident, which occurred over the weekend and largely affected women and children, has been described by the SGF as […]
Benue Crisis: IGP Orders More Troops
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has stepped up efforts to end the growing violence in Benue State by ordering the deployment of additional tactical teams. His move follows the tragic loss of lives in recent attacks that have left communities devastated. On Monday, the police chief visited the state to see the situation firsthand. […]
Tinubu Set to Visit Benue on Wednesday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to visit Benue State on Wednesday, following a series of renewed attacks and killings allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The President made this known on Monday during the commissioning ceremony of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6, at the Federal […]
Tinubu Orders Action, Seeks Peace in Benue
Benue crisis: President Tinubu directs security chiefs to implement earlier directive, tasks Governor Alia on reconciliation President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. According to the statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on […]