20 h. ago Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens

Tribune Online Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens A prominent legal practitioner and justice advocate, Barrister Aida Nath Ogwuche, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging immediate and decisive action to address the escalating wave of violence and insecurity engulfing Benue. Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies

Tribune Online Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies The philanthropist also facilitated the deployment of some military personnel to Aondona community. Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies Tribune Online

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1 week ago “No Justification For Military Emergency In Benue” – Gov Alia’s Camp

The Benue State Government has rejected a recent petition calling for a declaration of a military emergency in the state, describing it as “hypocritical, politically motivated and intellectually dishonest.” The call, made by Professor Sebastine Hon (SAN), had accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of failing to manage the worsening security situation in Benue. In response, the […] The post “No Justification For Military Emergency In Benue” – Gov Alia’s Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Alia Laments Failure Of Security Agencies As Insecurity Worsens In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep frustration over the persistent insecurity plaguing the state, attributing the situation to the inability of security agencies to apprehend a single terrorist despite several interventions. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Kula Tersoo, on Tuesday, Alia responded to sharp criticisms from a faction of […] The post Gov Alia Laments Failure Of Security Agencies As Insecurity Worsens In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Prof. Hon writes Security Chiefs, calls for overhaul of operations

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Chief Sebastine Hon, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Benue State and called for speedy action to prevent further loss of lives. Hon, in a letter to the Chief of Defence Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, and the […] The post Benue Killings: Prof. Hon writes Security Chiefs, calls for overhaul of operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue records highest food price surge in 5yrs as insecurity worsens

Despite the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebasing, food inflation in Benue, Nigeria’s food basket state, rose to its highest read more Benue records highest food price surge in 5yrs as insecurity worsens

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3 w. ago Tinubu Administration Has Substantially Curbed Insecurity — NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says the Tinubu administration has significantly reduced the widespread insecurity it inherited in 2023, crediting coordinated efforts by security agencies for the progress. Speaking on Thursday at the APC National Summit to mark President Tinubu’s two years in office, Ribadu stated that atrocities such as mass killings, […] The post Tinubu Administration Has Substantially Curbed Insecurity — NSA Ribadu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Group Wants Matawalle’s Return As Zanfara Gov Over Security Achievements

A prominent civil society group in Zamfara State, the Association of Zamfara North Concerned Citizens, has called on former Governor Bello Matawalle to contest for a second term in 2027 elections, praising his achievements in tackling insecurity and empowering security agencies while in office. In a statement issued on Friday, the group’s secretary, Muhammed Usman […]

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4 w. ago Navy launches Makurdi Special Operations Command to tackle banditry

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Navy has established a Special Operations Command in Makurdi, Benue State, to curb banditry and insecurity in the Middle Belt region, complementing efforts of other security agencies. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, Chief of Policy and Plans, announced this during a press briefing in Abuja for the Navy’s 69th Anniversary […] The post Navy launches Makurdi Special Operations Command to tackle banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Bishops Demand Urgent Action On Insecurity In Benue, Plateau

The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has charged President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the worsening security crisis in Benue and Plateau States which they described as “a de facto state of emergency.” The secretary-general of the conference and chairman of the 2025 synod planning committee, Archbishop Chivir Chianson, who led a delegation of […]

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