The Army has successfully rescued 27 passengers who were kidnapped by armed individuals in the Amoda community, located in the Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. This rescue operation was carried out by the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, who raided the kidnappers’ hideout and managed to overpower them, ensuring the safe return of … Read more
A total of eleven individuals who were kidnapped have been successfully freed and returned to Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. The rescued individuals were presented to Gov. Alia at the Old Banquet Hall, located in the Government House, Makurdi. These victims, originating from five different states—Benue (3), Enugu (1), Taraba (3), Cross River … Read more
Thirteen hostage-taking passengers on the Benue Links were freed by security forces. The abduction of the passengers occurred at Eke in Benue State’s Okpokwu Local Government Area, according to furucinovel. On Sunday, the abductees’ rescue was announced by the chairman of the local government area, Adah Inalegwu. Inalegwu stated that two of the kidnapped individuals … Read more
An attempted attack by suspected herdsmen in Benue State’s Guma Local Government Area sent the Udei village into terror on Sunday. Three police officers were presumed dead in the incident. According to witnesses, the assailants ambushed the police officers and reportedly stole their firearms. No official comment has been released by the Benue State Police … Read more
Jude Abaga, better known by his stage name MI, is a music executive and rapper from Nigeria. He has spoken out about his sadness over the recent deaths in Benue State, offered support to the towns hit hard, and demanded an end to the bloodshed. “My heart is heavy,” MI wrote on Monday, taking to … Read more
On Wednesday, the district head of the Odugbeho village in Benue State was killed when gunmen who were believed to be Fulani herdsmen raided the area. According to Mr. Edo Seidu, who was in the know, Fulani herdsmen brutally killed Chief Tony Adejo, the district head, on Wednesday at his farm. The Fulani marauders, he … Read more