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
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the silence of President Muhammadu Buhari over the attempt on the life of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State calls for serious concern. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement on Sunday, alleged that there is a plot by the ruling All … Read more
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
Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has directed Benue state police command to launch a diligent and meticulous investigation into the attack on the convoy of the state governor, Samuel Ortom. Ekohotblog had reported how gunmen attacked the governor’s Convoy on Saturday while on a visit to a farm. The incident was said to have … Read more
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
The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has confirmed the attack on him by suspected herdsmen on his farm at Tyo-mu, along Makurdi – Gboko Road, on Saturday. The governor added that it took the swift response of his security aides to repel the attack, while he ran for a long distance to escape unhurt. … Read more
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday morning, narrowly escaped death after gunmen suspected to be armed herders reportedly opened fire on his convoy at Tyo-Mu community in the outskirts of Makurdi town, along Makurdi-Gboko road. The governor, who is still in shock, is being expected to address the media on the development as of … Read more
Adams Oshiomhole, the Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that he accords respect to the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, adding that he is sorry for the weighty allegations he made against him in 2018. The former APC Chairman said, “On July 27, 2018, at the National Headquarters of … Read more
 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Saturday, said his administration will no longer grant amnesty to criminals in the state. Governor Ortom said during the Burial of Dr. Terkura Suswam and his aide, Solomon Tarnor who were assassinated recently by yet to be identified gunmen. The burial took place in the deceased hometown, … Read more
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, and Bala Mohammed, his Bauchi counterpart, have settled their differences after attacking one another over the legality or otherwise of herdsmen who bear arms. The face-off cast the searchlight of the media on both governors. Mohammed had on February 12 justified the possession of weapon by herdermen, saying they … Read more
Benue governor Samuel Ortom has alleged that Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed is colluding with Fulani herdsmen to get rid of him. Ortom levelled the accusation while addressing a press conference in Makurdi. Ortom allegation is coming against the backdrop of death threat he received from aggrieved bandits. Ortom accused Mohammed of being part of a … Read more
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, says herders who are not ready to abide by the laws of the state on possession of arms should relocate to Bauchi state. Ortom and Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, have engaged in hot exchanges over the legality of arm possession by Fulani herdsmen. Mohammed had said herdsmen are right to … Read more
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, has chastised his Bauchi counterpart, Bala Mohammed, over the latter’s justification of herdsmen’s possession of weapon On Thursday, Mohammed said herders carry weapons because they need to protect themselves. The Bauchi governor also criticised Ortom, whom he accused of instigating the criminal profiling of the Fulani tribe. In a … Read more
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has berated President Muhammadu Buhari for purportedly stifling dissenting voices who decried the activities of herdsmen in the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Markurdi, the state capital on Wednesday, Ortom said people are scared of criticising the current administration over the troubling state of the nation because they … Read more
 The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, says his comment asking Nigerians to get themselves armed due to the security challenges in the country was misconstrued. In statement by his spokesman, Tever Akase, Ortom said he only suggested that responsible citizens be given licence to own weapons. Ekohotblog reports that the governor was reacting to … Read more
 Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, has urged the military to change strategy in its fight against Boko Haram insurgents and devise new ways to address the issue of insecurity ravaging the country. Ortom issued the admonition on Thursday while reacting to the abduction abduction of Government Science Secondary School in Kankara Local Government. According … Read more
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom, almost lost his life during his time at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Wike, who spoke at the commissioning of road projects completed by Ortom’s administration in Makurdi and Guma Local Government Areas, said, for the above reason, the governor won’t be … Read more
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, says the ban placed on rice importation by President Muhammadu Buhari has had huge positive impact on local farmers. Speaking in Makurdi, the state capital, on Monday, the appeal appeal to the president not to reverse the embargo. He implored Buhari not to succumb to pressure of lifting the … Read more
Security agencies are aware of the state amnesty programme – Ortom Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, says Terwase Akwaza, better known as Gana, was on his way to an amnesty programme organised by the state to surrender when he was killed by army. Gana is alleged to be the most wanted criminal in the state. Speaking … Read more
Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has issued a Stern warning to Fulani herdsmen over plans by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to set up vigilante group across the country. In July, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore had announced that it will establish a vigilante security outfit across the country to protect herdsmen from cattle rustlers. In … Read more