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Seminarian Reported Missing in Benue Catholic Diocese Abduction Allegations
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo reports the disappearance of a seminarian, while police suggest the incident is currently being handled as a missing person case.
Benue Police Dismantle Illicit Arms Factory, Apprehend Three Suspects
Benue police have arrested three people and seized several locally-made AK-47 rifles and pistols after raiding an illegal arms factory in Kwande LGA.
Seminarian seized by armed men at Otukpo Bishop’s house
Armed individuals have kidnapped a seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, from the Bishop’s residence in the Otukpo Diocese of Benue State.
Seminarian seized by armed men at Otukpo Bishop’s home
Armed attackers kidnapped Kelvin Ochai, a seminarian, from the Bishop’s residence in Otukpo, Benue State, prompting an official investigation by local authorities.
Family in Gboko requests public assistance in search for missing four-year-old
A Benue family is asking for public assistance to locate four-year-old Yuadoo Shima Kange, who disappeared from her Gboko home on June 8, 2026.
MACBAN Reports Escalating Violence and Livestock Theft in Benue South
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has warned that escalating violence in Benue South has shifted from farmer-herder clashes into organized criminal activity, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
MACBAN Reports Rising Criminality in Benue South
MACBAN asserts that violence in Benue South has shifted from traditional farmer-herder conflicts to organized criminality, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
MACBAN Denounces Benue South Violence and Requests Peace Committee from Governor Alia
MACBAN has condemned the recent violence in Benue South and called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to form a joint peace committee involving local ethnic groups to improve security.
Governor Alia Praises President Tinubu Over New Army Division in Makurdi
Governor Hyacinth Alia commended President Tinubu for approving a new Nigerian Army 5 Division headquarters in Makurdi, aiming to improve regional security and operational efficiency.
Benue Political Tensions Rise Following Fatal Attacks in Otukpo
A surge of violence in Benue State has led to a political rift between the PDP, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, and Governor Hyacinth Alia as they trade accusations over the state's security crisis.