Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has condemned in strong term the unprovoked attacks on Anwase Community in Kwande Local Government Area that led to the death of many innocent residents. This was contained in a press statement on Friday in Markurdi signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that unidentified … Read more
Tragedy struck the Azege settlement in Mbaya, Tombo Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, as suspected herdsmen launched a deadly early morning attack on Sunday, claiming 13 lives and leaving many injured. The assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community around 7 a.m., targeting residents as they prepared for church service. Witnesses … Read more
Buhari has condemned the incessant killings ongoing in Benue State. The President has urged for concerted efforts to halt the “extreme violence” that has plagued the state. The President conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly … Read more
Benue State Governor-elect, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called on security agencies to find the perpetrators and end the recurring killings in the state. In a statement released to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, Fr Alia expressed his sympathies to the families of those who died in affected community in the State over the incessant … Read more
At least fifteen people were killed on Monday evening when suspected herdsmen attacked four villages in Ebonyi State Lawmakers in the Senate have condemned the recent killings by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in Ebonyi State. They also called on the Federal Government and authorities in the state to put appropriate measures in place to … Read more