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The Inspector-General of Police has given directives for a comprehensive fight against banditry in Benue State to be completed by the end of 2026. This announcement was made by the state's Commissioner of Police during an event to commemorate Police Week.
A recent report from a multi-stakeholder monitoring committee highlights serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system in Benue State, uncovering more than 90 inmates held without trial in violation of established laws.
Disturbing images of a young girl compelled to hold heavy stones above her head have sparked widespread condemnation on social media. The incident occurred in Makurdi, Benue State, as the girl was reportedly punished for an undisclosed reason.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially commenced its campaign efforts for the 2027 senatorial race in Benue South by inaugurating an advisory council and a campaign headquarters for its candidate, Dr. David Olofu.
A military operation in Benue State led to the arrest of three individuals suspected of terrorism along with the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and munitions. This was part of a proactive measure ahead of the wet season.
Three members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Benue State lost their lives in a road accident while heading to a zonal congress in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Several others sustained injuries and are currently hospitalized.
Nigerian Army personnel successfully rescued a woman who had been abducted and apprehended two suspects during a focused operation in Benue State.
Maria Adoga has filed for divorce from her husband, Moses, citing his alcoholism and abusive behavior. She detailed experiences of physical violence and neglect following his salary payments in a case presented in Makurdi, Benue State.
In Benue State, a police inspector named Otor Ejiga was shot and killed by gunmen while stationed at a makeshift roadblock. Authorities have initiated measures to locate the suspects and recover the officer's stolen firearm.
Female internally displaced persons in Benue State recount harrowing experiences of maternal mortality linked to inadequate healthcare and extreme poverty. Two women lost their lives under tragic circumstances, highlighting a pressing health crisis in IDP camps.
Benue State health authorities have confirmed a spike in suspected Lassa fever cases, now totaling 383, with 47 cases verified. Efforts continue to manage and contain the outbreak effectively.
Dr. Mathias Byuan, an All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Benue governorship, has explained his participation in a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) meeting, stating it was organized by a group supporting the Tinubu administration's agenda.
Troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE successfully apprehended a high-profile suspect following a targeted operation in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, prompted by an attack on a local resident.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Father Adasu University, Makurdi, has issued a strike threat over unresolved welfare concerns impacting its members. A communique revealed ongoing issues such as unpaid salary arrears and promotion benefits.
In Benue State, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was assaulted by suspected thugs who subsequently set his vehicle on fire. The attack occurred in the capital city, Makurdi, during the evening.
