Again, Gunmen Storm Benue Community, Kill 8

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 “Among those killed is the kindred head of the village” Unknown armed men have again attacked Tse-Ancha community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, killing eight residents. Ekohotblog gathered that the incident occurred at about 11pm on Friday. This is coming barely three weeks after suspected Fulani herders invaded the Abagena IDP … Read more

Buhari Decries Killing Of Eleven Persons In Benue

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“Violence on innocent people by anybody and any group is unacceptable and indefensible” President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 11 people in Gwer west LGA of Benue state. The victims were killed, following an attack by unknown gunmen on some communities in Gwer west LGA on Monday. The president also condemned the recent … Read more

‘It’s Reckless’ – Ortom Blasts Presidency Over Reponse To His Comment On Insecurity

Again, Governor Ortom Slams Presidency

“What Garba Shehu ought to know is that Governor Ortom has no personal grudge against the President” The Benue state government has described as reckless recent statement credited to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, concerning the comments of Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, on insecurity. Following a series of killings in the state, Samuel Ortom, governor … Read more

BREAKING: Abducted Benue Varsity Students Regain Freedom

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The abducted students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, have regained freedom from captivity. The Director, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the University, Mrs. Rosemary Waku, made the disclosure via a statement on Wednesday. The abducted students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, have regained freedom from captivity. … Read more

Another Explosion Rocks Benue — Second In 3 Days

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The Agatu Local Government Secretary, Oteyi Sunday confirmed the incident. Another fuel laden Tanker has exploded in Oshigbudu, Agatu Local Government of Benue State barely three days after similar incident occurred in the community. Ekohotblog gathered that houses were razed in the fresh explosion that occurred around 3am on Tuesday morning. One Otache Gabriel, a … Read more

Benue: Traditional Rulers, LG Officials Arrested Over Killing Of Soldiers

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We also recovered the machine gun that the militia took from the slain soldiers – Ortom Two local government officials of Konshisha and two traditional Rulers in Benue state have been apprehended over their involvement in the killing of eleven soldiers and a captain in Bonta village. Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, disclosed this on … Read more

Fuel Tanker Explosion Leaves Scores Dead

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The number of casualties can’t be ascertained Unspecified number of persons died on Sunday when a fuel laden truck exploded in Oshigbudu, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Ekohotblog gathered that residents of the area became apprehensive on Sunday afternoon when the tanker conveying petroleum product fell on the road side in a densely … Read more

Eleven Killed In Fresh Benue Attack

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A team of officers have been deployed to the area to forestall further attack – police No fewer than eleven persons were killed when suspected herdsmen invaded Mbakyondu, in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State. Many were also injured in the attack that happened at about 4:am on Friday night when the residents were … Read more

Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Kill Mourners, Abduct Others

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Public Relations Officer, DSP Anene Sewuese Catherine, said she’s out of town No fewer than six persons were killed when suspected Fulani herdsmen  attacked the Goh community, Km4 along Naka-Agagbe road in Gwer-West LGA of Benue State. Ekohotblog gathered that the marauding herdsmen invaded the community during a wake keep and opened fire on bereaved … Read more

Benue: Soldiers Killed In Konshisha Laid To Rest

Benue: Soldiers Killed In Konshisha Laid To Rest

The interment was also marked by a 21-gun salute in honour of the deceased soldiers. The Nigerian army has buried the soldiers killed in Konshisha LGA of Benue state. The troops were ambushed while on a routine operational task to the area. The soldiers, who were declared missing, were later found dead after a search … Read more

Groups Dismiss Alleged Killing Of 70 In Benue

“We appeal to the Nigerian Army to sustain the onslaught against these criminal elements.” The Coalition of Benue State Civil Society for Peace and Good Governance has disputed the allegation that over 70 people were killed by Nigerian Army soldiers in the state’s Konshisha Local Government Area. While clearing the Nigerian Army of any wrongdoings … Read more

Gunmen Kill Eleven Soldiers In Benue

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Yerima said the army under the leadership of Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, is determined to ensure that peace is maintained in the state and other parts of the country affected by criminal activities. No fewer than 11 soldiers were killed by rampaging gunmen when troops on a routine operational task were attacked in … Read more

Benue: Weapons, ₦28m Cash Stolen As Bandits Ambush Military Logistics Convoy

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The official, who described the development as “deeply disturbing”, said no collusion was suspected on the part of soldiers In what could be termed a brutal reality check and a huge question mark on the Nigeria army’s capability to deal decisively with the criminal elements terrorising the country, a group of rampaging bandits ambushed and … Read more

Gunmen Assassinate Catholic Priest In Benue

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The attack has sparked palpable apprehension in the area as many fled for dear lives. Some unknown gunmen on Tuesday attacked a catholic church in Aye Twar par, Agu Centre near Sai, Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue state, and shot dead its priest, Rev. Fr Fabian Ngugban. DAILY POST reports that the incident happened at about … Read more

JUST-IN: Fulani Group Reportedly Claims Responsibility Of Attack On Ortom

Again, Governor Ortom Slams Presidency

A Fulani group known as Fulani Nationality Movement, FUNAM, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. The statement entitled: “Why we attacked Ortom” reads: “Our attention has been drawn to media reports today speculating about who attacked the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. A Fulani group known … Read more

Why Miyetti Allah Wanted To Kill Me — Ortom

Again, Governor Ortom Slams Presidency

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has explained why his convoy was attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Saturday. Governor Ortom, who disclosed that the incident occurred around 11 am, said it took the grace of God, his fitness and the bravery of his security personnel to repel the attackers. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has … Read more

Gunmen Attack On Ortom Shocking, Unacceptable – Governors’ Forum

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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says plans and schemes to render Benue state ungovernable will not succeed. Ekohotblog had reported how assailant  suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked Ortom’s convoy while on a visit to a farm at Tyo Mu along Makurdi-Gboko road. Ortom said the armed men, totaling 15 in number, followed his convoy … Read more