32 m. ago Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarimpa Hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, FCT command, have launched a manhunt and investigation into the death of a lady, from Benue State, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel in Gwarimpa. The police said a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her […]

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77 m. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

… Tinubu directs security heads to hunt killers President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed Kayode Egbetokun, Nigeria’s police chief, and read more Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

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5 h. ago Benue Killings: SGF visits Yelewata, says Tinubu poised to end carnage

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Senator George Akume has condoled the people of Yelewata and the entire Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State over the June 13 killings in their community. Senator Akume also called on them to remain calm and steadfast as […] The post Benue Killings: SGF visits Yelewata, says Tinubu poised to end carnage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Enenche, Wife Visit Benue Community Over Killings, Distribute Relief Materials

The Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche and his wife, Dr (Mrs) Becky Enenche, have paid a heartfelt visit to Yelwata community of Guma local government area of Benue State on Tuesday, following the recent gruesome attacks that claimed several lives and displaced many. Speaking to journalists upon arrival, Dr Enenche […]

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8 h. ago NEF Condemns Benue Massacre, Accuses Gov’t Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the Forum said […]

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11 h. ago ‘This is war, not a clash’: Tor Tiv challenges official narrative on Benue killings

James Ayatse, Tor Tiv of Benue, has dismissed the official framing of violence in his state as farmer-herder clashes, describing read more ‘This is war, not a clash’: Tor Tiv challenges official narrative on Benue killings

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11 h. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu to security chief: How come no one has been arrested for Benue killings?

President Bola Tinubu has directed the country’s security chiefs and Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police, to apprehend those read more Tinubu to security chief: How come no one has been arrested for Benue killings?

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12 h. ago Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention

End bloodshed or be seen as enemy of Nigerians, NEF tells Tinubu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, June 18, condemned the persistent wave of killings and violence engulfing Benue State, describing the situation as a “genocide” and a direct consequence of government inaction, political complicity, and systemic collapse. The […] The post Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. 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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13 h. ago Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for keeping the country safe amid killings of innocent citizens across the country. President Tinubu also mandated the country’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to go after those behind the murder of villagers in Benue State. The former governor of Lagos State led […] The post Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarinpa Hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), FCT Command, have launched an investigation into the death of a lady, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel room in Gwarimpa District of Abuja. The police said following a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind […]

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15 h. ago Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack

President Bola Tinubu on wednesday visited Makurdi, Benue State, on a condolence trip following the deadly herdsmen attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, which left over 200 persons dead. Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base at about 12:58 pm and was received by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […] The post Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Benue killings: Northern CAN demands compensation for victims

Tribune Online Benue killings: Northern CAN demands compensation for victims The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria, has called on the FG to immediately compensate victims of the killings in Benue State Benue killings: Northern CAN demands compensation for victims Tribune Online

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15 h. ago MACBAN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands End To Ethnic Profiling Of Fulani Herders

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent deadly attack on Yelewata community of Guma LGA in Benue State, calling for an end to the cycle of violence and what it described as systemic ethnic profiling of Fulani pastoralists. In a statement released on Wednesday, MACBAN National President, Baba Othman […]

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15 h. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu 

…says Yewalta’s massacre tantamount to ethnic cleansing  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to declare a State of Emergency in Benue State to halt the incessant killings allegedly being perpetrated by suspected killer herdsmen. The student body noted that the coordinated overnight killings […] The post Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Benue killings: Guests gather at banquet hall as Tinubu holds townhall meeting

Tribune Online Benue killings: Guests gather at banquet hall as Tinubu holds townhall meeting Top political gladiators among other stakeholders were spotted waiting for President Bola Tinubu at Benue Government banquet hall on Wednesday as... Benue killings: Guests gather at banquet hall as Tinubu holds townhall meeting Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Benue killings: CORN urges Tinubu to restructure security system

Timipere Allison on Wednesday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government to take decisive and sustained action. read more Benue killings: CORN urges Tinubu to restructure security system

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