66 h. ago IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP

Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has said his command is poised to tackle escalating insecurity: “We arrested 27 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists.” He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja recently: “My vision is to focus on proactive initiations designed to deny safe haven to criminal elements. […] The post IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Anglican Diocese of Enugu has raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation across several states in the country, particularly in Enugu, Benue, Imo and Plateau. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese, held at St. […] The post Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Reps Probe Benue Killings, Seek Army Base Establishment In Yelwata

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the worsening insecurity in Benue state which resulted into the killing of scores for over a decade. The Green Chamber also asked the Federal Government to build Forward Operation Base (FOB) for the Army in Yelwata, Guma local government area to […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Group Advocates Demarcation Of Nasarawa, Benue Boundary

The Alago Ikweyi Gbayi Development Union (AIGDU) in Nasarawa State, has called for an urgent delineation of the boundary between Nasarawa and Benue States in order to avert crisis over land ownership between the two neighbouring states. The group’s position was contained in a statement jointly signed by its president, Mohammed Oshafu and publicity secretary, […]

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1 week ago Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias

Tribune Online Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias According to the former governor, doing so will enable the chairmen to effectively mobilise security in their domains and also provide development for their people. Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Despite insecurity in Benue, the rural access and agricultural marketing project is still on’

Steven Numbeve is the current State Project coordinator of Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Projects (RAAMP) in Benue State. He read more ‘Despite insecurity in Benue, the rural access and agricultural marketing project is still on’

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1 week ago How wrong diagnosis of insecurity fuels killings in Benue, Plateau

…Tor Tiv tells truth to power, hits the nail on the head It is purely organised criminality – Mutfwang …Nigerians read more How wrong diagnosis of insecurity fuels killings in Benue, Plateau

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu "NANS condemns the latest attacks in Yewalta in Benue State where no fewer than 200 people, including children were massacred by Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity

Tribune Online Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity The Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative has called on federal government for coordinated action at all levels of government to address the worsening security crisis in Benue State. This was contained in a press statement issued signed by Mr. Ogechukwu Mohanye said the “The […] Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Igbo group urges FG to consider restructuring amidst rising insecurity in Benue

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Igbo Heroes Foundation (IHF) has expressed concern over the continued killings in Benue State and advised the Federal Government to consider restructuring as a solution to ease the insecurity challenge, echoing the calls of most stakeholders in the country. The group’s call comes amidst growing concerns over the persistent violence […] The post Igbo group urges FG to consider restructuring amidst rising insecurity in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on synergy to end insecurity

Tribune Online Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on synergy to end insecurity "As efforts continue to address the root causes and prevent future occurrences, we pray for the peaceful repose of the departed and for strength and comfort for the bereaved families. Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on synergy to end insecurity Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago EU allocates over N900m to tackle rising malnutrition crisis in Northeast Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has committed over N900 million (€500,000) in emergency humanitarian assistance to combat the escalating malnutrition crisis read more EU allocates over N900m to tackle rising malnutrition crisis in Northeast Nigeria

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3 w. ago June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused some religious leaders, whom he described as “religious bandits,” of fueling insecurity in the state. Governor Alia stated this on Thursday while addressing a mammoth crowd who hailed him during the June 12 Solidarity March in Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. He […] The post June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects

Enugu State Police Command has arrested over 288 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, cultists, rapists and child traffickers, rescuing 36 victims. Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, told the Inspector General of Police conference in Abuja: “Our modest operational successes are intended to provide insight into our unwavering efforts to combat crime in Enugu State. “We remain committed to ensuring the state remains […] The post IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago “Don’t Politicize Bloodshed” – PDP Warns Alia Over Comments On Killings In Benue

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has issued a strong response to Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent allegations linking Abuja-based politicians to ongoing killings in the state. Governor Alia, during a live interview on Saturday, had claimed that some political figures from Benue, now holding office in Abuja, were responsible for the insecurity ravaging […] The post “Don’t Politicize Bloodshed” – PDP Warns Alia Over Comments On Killings In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NES Demands Stakeholder Collaboration To Curb Plastic Pollution

The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) called on stakeholders, government agencies, industry players, civil society organisations, and the public to tackle the country’s escalating plastic waste crisis. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of NES, Dr Efegbidiki Okobia also urged them to embrace local innovations and adopt the “5Rs” — rethink, refuse, reuse, reduce, and recycle. […]

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