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A Catholic priest Rev Fr.Solomom Atongo was yesterday evening shot by hoodlums suspected to be herdsmen. According to a statement by Rev.Joseph Beba, who is the Chairman, Diocesan Priests , Rev. Atongo was shot on Makurdi- Naka road on his way from Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area. Rev .Atongo is the priest…
A family of eight and nine other persons have been reportedly killed in what appeared to be a coordinated attack by armed herdsmen on communities in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. Several people also sustained severe injuries, while many have gone missing. The attack came less than 24 hours after…
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 individuals following a tragic boat mishap on River Benue, which claimed 20 lives in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night when a wooden canoe, carrying traders across the river to Odenyi in Nasarawa State, capsized after…
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The police command in Benue State has announced the release of 20 students of the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos kidnapped by gunmen on August 15. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Sewuese Anene, confirmed the development at 11.15 p.m. on Friday in Makurdi. The police spokesperson refused to reveal further details on…
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Not less than 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Benue State. The students were travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30pm Thursday in the Otukpo area. The victims are reportedly…
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Gunmen suspected to be bandits were reported to have killed a commander of agro ranger of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Benue State. The deceased was identified as Mike Ode. The incident happened at Shaapera community in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state. The deceased uncle, Nicholas Ode, disclosed that…
Not less than 26 persons were killed by bandits in renewed attacks on three communities in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. The attacks, according to locals, occurred between Saturday and Monday, targeting Mbakunwande, Jaora communities, and the Naka-Adoka Road. Among the victims were six personnel of the state security outfits, including the…
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The Benue State government has raised the fine for impounded animals from N2,000 to N50,000, with an additional N20,000 daily quarantine fee in the amended Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law of 2022. Governor Samuel Ortom who disclosed this on Thursday while signing the amended law said failure to claim the animals after seven…
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