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NDC Ward Chairman Reportedly Killed in Makurdi
Igbu Job Terhemen, Chairman of the NDC in Fiidi Council Ward, Makurdi, has reportedly been killed after he was allegedly attacked and abandoned near his residence. Police say the incident has not yet been formally reported.
Victoria Travels Confirms Akwanga Bus Crash, One Staff Member Dead
Victoria Travels has confirmed that Bus24 was involved in a crash at Akwanga on September 21, leaving a Transport Officer dead and four passengers hospitalised. Police and FRSC investigations are ongoing.
Police Say Makurdi Doctor Was Arrested, Not Abducted
The Benue Police Command says medical doctor Dr. Jonah Ogbaji was arrested by Special Tactical Squad operatives in Makurdi, not abducted as earlier reported. Police say the arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation.
Elderly Man, 80+, Allegedly Beaten to Death Over Witchcraft Accusation in Benue
An elderly man, Ordue Ikye, reportedly above 80, was allegedly beaten to death in Gwer LGA, Benue State, following a witchcraft accusation. AfAW has petitioned police, seeking an investigation and prosecution of anyone found responsible.
Benue Governor Alia Confirms Killing of Four Police Officers, Civilians in Ayilamo, Says Three Suspects Arrested
Governor Hyacinth Alia has confirmed the killing of four police officers and several civilians in Ayilamo, Logo LGA, and disclosed that three suspects were arrested by the DSS in connection with the attack.
Ayilamo Attack: Four Police Officers, Seven Civilians Killed in Logo
Four police officers and seven civilians were killed in an attack on Ayilamo community in Logo LGA, Benue State. Police confirmed 11 deaths as residents provided further accounts of the incident.
Ortom Accuses Alia Over Peter Obi’s Benue Blockade, Demands Accountability
Former Governor Samuel Ortom has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of involvement in the blockade of Peter Obi’s planned visit to Yelwata. The state government denies the allegation as police investigate the incident.
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.
Taraba Gets New Commissioner of Police as CP Edwin Ogbegbagha Assumes Command
The Police Service Commission has deployed CP Edwin Ogbegbagha as the new Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, succeeding his retired predecessor.
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.