2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences The Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Charles Hammawa, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against the killers of over 100 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate and take decisive action against the killers of defenceless people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Arrest Killers Of Benue People

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to immediately go after those responsible for the brutal killings in Benue State. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the President’s visit to the state, following renewed attacks that have claimed over 200 lives and displaced thousands, particularly in the Yelwata community of Guma Local Government […]

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3 w. ago Hashim commiserates with Benue, Plateau on killings, death of CAN chairman

Frontline politician and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commiserated with the government and people of Benue State on the killings which seem to have defied logic and solutions. Media reports indicate that at least 100 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen in a village in the State, according to Amnesty […] The post Hashim commiserates with Benue, Plateau on killings, death of CAN chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly

Demand immediate release of detained protesters Urge Gov Alia to implement anti-open grazing law From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that they have failed the Benue people by not protecting them from the attacks of killer herdsmen. The lawmaker representing Kwande West State Constituency, Thomas Dugeri, stated on […] The post Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s response to the killing of over 200 people in Benue State. Reports indicate that more than 200 people were allegedly burnt alive in one of the latest herdsmen attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which has received […] The post “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Massacre: MUTUK demands end to genocidal slaughter of Tiv people

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Executive Committee and members of Mzough U Tiv UK (MUTUK) has expressed deep sorrow, outrage, and unreserved condemnation of the continued mass killings of Tiv people across Benue State demanding an immediate end to the killings. The peaceful community of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area was once again subjected […] The post Benue Massacre: MUTUK demands end to genocidal slaughter of Tiv people appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Killings: Human Rights Advocate Blames FG Inaction, Seeks UN Help

Human Rights and Peace advocates, Dr Raymond Edoh, has issued a passionate plea to the federal government and the international community to take immediate action to stop the wave of killings in Benue State, following the killing of around 200 people in Yelwata. Edoh, in a statement on Monday, said the crisis has reached a […]

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3 w. ago IG Condemns Benue Killings, Says Attacks Threat To National Sovereignty

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire nation. IGP Egbetokun who made this known during his […]

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3 w. ago Killings: Benue People May Defend Themselves, David Mark Warns

Former Senate President, David Mark, has expressed concerns over the continuous brutal killings in Benue State, warning that residents may resort to defending themselves if the government does not adequately protect lives and property. Mark disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, on Sunday in Abuja, describing the wave of […]

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3 w. ago Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate President David Mark has raised alarm over the continued killings in Benue State, warning that residents may resort to self-defence if the government fails to protect them. Reacting to the recent spate of violence that has claimed over 200 lives and destroyed property in several communities, in a statement […] The post Benue killings: People may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Our people may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark tells FG

Tribune Online Benue killings: Our people may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark tells FG He also called on the state government, under the leadership of Governor Hyacinth Alia, to intensify its efforts in ensuring the safety of the people. Benue killings: Our people may be forced to defend themselves, David Mark tells FG Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Killings: Protest rocks Benue as IGP takes over state security

Tribune Online Killings: Protest rocks Benue as IGP takes over state security Some young men thronged the streets of Makurdi, Benue State capital to protest the killings of people by suspected armed herders. Killings: Protest rocks Benue as IGP takes over state security Tribune Online

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