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Nigerian Army Establishes New Artillery Formations in Otukpo
Otukpo Local Government Chairman Prince Maxwell Ogiri says three Nigerian Army artillery formations have been established in the area following a second visit by an Army Headquarters implementation committee.
Benue Approves ₦378bn National Food City Project in Otukpo, Begins Major Water Sector Reform
The Benue State Executive Council has approved an agreement for the proposed ₦378 billion National Food City Project in Otukpo and received plans for major reforms to the state’s water supply and sanitation sector.
Benue Ex-Councillor Remanded Over Alleged Assault, Attempt to Push Woman Into Fire
Former Awume-Icho Ward councillor Daniel Ujah has been remanded at the Otukpo Correctional Centre after pleading not guilty to police allegations that he assaulted a woman and pushed her into a fire in Akwutulo, Awume.
Police Rescue 13 More Kidnap Victims on Benue’s Otukpo–Adoka Road
The Benue Police Command says 13 passengers abducted while travelling from Enugu to Abuja have been rescued from Amla-Cho Forest in Otukpo LGA, while one suspected kidnapper was killed and an AK-47 recovered during the operation.
Peter Obi Visits Otukpo-Nobi, Condoles With Victims of Recent Benue Attack
Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi visited Otukpo-Nobi to condole with families affected by the recent attack and stand in solidarity with the community.
Benue Police Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals, Recover 35 Phones
The Benue State Police Command says five Pakistani nationals were arrested in Otukpo and Ugbokolo, with 35 mobile phones recovered during separate intelligence-led operations.
Otukpo Council Supports Ward 1 Youths With ₦400,000 Sanitation Equipment
Otukpo Local Government Council has supported Ward 1 youths with sanitation equipment reportedly valued at ₦400,000 after they participated in a monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the ward.
Abducted Otukpo Seminarian Kelvin Ochai Escapes Captivity, Catholic Diocese Confirms Safe Return
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has announced the safe return of seminarian Kelvin Ochai, who was abducted in Otukpo on July 29, saying he escaped from captivity and reunited with his family without injuries.
Benue Seminarian Kelvin Ochai Regains Freedom After Abduction in Otukpo
There is widespread relief following the safe return of Seminarian Kelvin Ochai, who was abducted from the Bishop's House in Otukpo. Church sources say he escaped from his captors and made his way to Aliade after several hours of trekking through the bush.
Catholic Diocese of Otukpo Announces Kidnap of Seminarian Kelvin Ochai
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo says seminarian Kelvin Ochai was abducted on July 29, 2026, at the Bishop's Residence in Asa III, Otukpo. The Diocese has appealed for prayers as efforts continue to secure his safe release.