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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.
Abba Moro claims Benue State governance mirrors church management
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of running Benue State like a church, alleging that the governor holds all decision-making power and strips his appointees of their duties.
Two Women Detained in Benue for Orchestrating Phony Kidnapping Scheme
Benue State police have arrested two women for staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from one of the suspect's mothers.
Amnesty International Urges Investigation into Benue South Murders
Amnesty International demands a formal investigation into the murder of 15 residents in Benue State, citing a systemic failure to protect vulnerable communities from armed groups.