The police command in Benue says it repelled a group of armed bandits responsible for criminal activities in Sankera axis of the state. The command Spokesman, DSP Udeme Edet disclosed this, in a statement, on Saturday in Makurdi. He said that the incident took place on Friday afternoon along Kendev/Zaki …
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THE Police Command in Benue, on Friday rescued 14 passengers of Benue Links, kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Thursday evening in Otukpo LGA of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, made this known in a statement, in Makurdi. Anene said that the bus was attacked on …
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THE Police Command in Benue has confirmed the abduction of Dr Emmanuel Barki, the acting Rector, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Sewuese Anene, while confirming the incident, said the Rector was kidnapped with others on their way to Ugbokolo, after an official trip to Makurdi. Also …
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A tragic accident that happened outside Eagle Square in Abuja on Saturday (today) claimed the life of one Aondona Andrew Adure, a native of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State. The younger brother of the deceased, Mathias Adure, spoke to journalists on the telephone lamenting the situation. Adure reportedly told Daily Trust that …
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ARMED bandits have reportedly attacked the Ikobi community in Apa LGA, Benue State, killing four people and injuring more. Trojan News gathered that the event took place at night, according to local eyewitness Ameh Amodu, who made this information public on Thursday. He said that the intruders entered the community but …
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AT least four persons, including two soldiers, were killed in an attack on Okokolo community in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The soldiers were reportedly responding to threats of attacks on several Agatu communities on Thursday when they were ambushed by the assailants. According to witnesses, the …
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THE Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVG) has arrested a 29-year-old artisan for illegal possession of a firearm in the Wadata area of Makurdi, the state capital. The incident occurred on December 26, around 8 pm, as the suspect attempted to evade arrest by BSCVG operatives. According to retired Capt …
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THE newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) in Benue State, George Chuku, has assumed duty as the 40th CP in the Benue State command. Newsextra24 reports that this was disclosed in a statement at the weekend by the Command Spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene. The statement revealed that the Chuku, who hails …
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SUSPECTED armed herdsmen reportedly killed three people at Imatom village in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday. This was disclosed by a community leader, Anawa Joseph, who said the incessant attacks by herders had led to the loss of lives and displacement of people in the …
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A former Chairman of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Iorwashima Erukaa, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Tersoo Kula, made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Makurdi, the state capital. Kula also said the kidnappers invaded …
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