11 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue

No fewer than two persons have been killed, while 13 passenger were abducted following an attack by gunmen on a commercial bus belonging to Benue State government. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the fully loaded bus […] The post Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue state Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board.   Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the State on Thursday night.   According […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South

Tribune Online Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South The group has expressed disappointment in the silence of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and Deputy Governor Sam Odeh, particularly as the latter hails from the affected region. Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Residents  of Asa community in Otukpo Local Government, Benue State, yesterday took to the streets to protest the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area allegedly perpetrated by armed herdsmen. From the videos trending on social media, the protesters blocked major roads in Otukpo town, causing […] The post Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has condemned the escalating violence in her constituency, urging President Bola Tinubu to deploy security forces to combat suspected herdsmen attacks. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the two-term lawmaker described the killings as a “national emergency,” citing recent […] The post Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue: Herdsmen invade community, residents flee amid killings, abduction

Suspected herdsmen invaded Olena in Asa community, Otukpo LGA of Benue State on Monday night, forcing residents to flee for their lives. According to online reports, Asa community has been under the control of the herdsmen, who have murdered several villagers and abducted others. One of the residents revealed that the community had been under […] The post Benue: Herdsmen invade community, residents flee amid killings, abduction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Open Our Market, We Don’t Sell Fake, Expired Products” – Proresting Anambra Drug Traders Tell NAFDAC

Some angry traders at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have called on National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control to open their shops. The traders, under the aegis of Concerned and Genuine Members of Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market, protested on Tuesday over continuous closure of the popular market. They lamented that […] The post “Open Our Market, We Don’t Sell Fake, Expired Products” – Proresting Anambra Drug Traders Tell NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspected Fulani Headsmen Invade Benue Communities, Kill Villagers

A yet to be ascertain number of persons have been killed by assailants suspected to be Fulani Headsmen in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the criminal elements on Wednesday, stormed Mgbaigbe and Mbaitye, area in a coordinated assault. Confirming the attacks to newsmen on Thursday, President General of Mdzough […] The post Suspected Fulani Headsmen Invade Benue Communities, Kill Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack

Tribune Online Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have killed five people, including two soldiers, in a renewed attack on two Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Panic In Benue Community As Bandits Threaten To Avenge Death Of Members

Residents of Agwabi community in Tombo council ward of Buruku local government area are fleeing in droves following threats by armed bandits whose members were killed by operatives of Benue State Joint Security Taskforce code named ‘Operation Zenda’ on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that officers of ‘Operation Zenda’ raided a militia hideout in the area and […]

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2 w. ago Police Inspector, 11 Bandits Killed During Gun Battle In Benue

A Unit Commander of the Benue State Joint Security Taskforce, code named ‘Operation Zenda’ has been killed alongside eleven (11) suspected armed bandits terrorising the Sankera axis of the state. Sankera axis is comprised of Katsina/Ala, Ukum and Logo local government areas of Benue State. The police officer was killed when security agents engaged the […]

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2 w. ago No member of Benue civil protection guards killed in Naka attack – Security Adviser

Tribune Online No member of Benue civil protection guards killed in Naka attack – Security Adviser ... which later sparked violent protest leading to the burning of the local government secretariat, the palace of Ter Nagi and other individuals' properties. No member of Benue civil protection guards killed in Naka attack – Security Adviser Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Killing spree: Anger over herders’ deadly attacks in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, 30 killed

•Ondo protesters, regent attack govt over killings, Benue LG secretariat, palace razed Residents of several communities in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa and Edo states are reeling from deadly attacks by suspected armed herders, sparking widespread outrage and protests. A total of 30 people were reportedly killed in the series of attacks across the three states, with Read More

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3 w. ago Benue gov condemns killing of security personnel, calls for calm

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the killing of three personnel of the state security outfit, Civil Protection Guards, in Gwer West Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, triggered violent protests in Naka, the council headquarters, leading to the burning of the local government secretariat, the palace Read More

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3 w. ago Protesters burn Benue monarch’s palace, LG secretariat over killings

Angry youths in Naka, Benue State, on Tuesday, set fire to the palace of Ter Nagi, Chief Daniel Abomtse, and parts of the Gwer West Local Government Secretariat while protesting the killing of three people. The violence erupted after suspected armed herders reportedly killed three operatives of the Benue Civil Protection Guards at Garuwa community Read More

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