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Benue Catholic priests oppose federal government ranching initiative
Catholic priests in Makurdi have rejected the federal government's inclusion of Benue State in its pilot ranching policy, citing threats to ancestral land and resident safety.
Police Inspector Slain in Attack on Benue Security Post
A police inspector was killed when suspected armed herders attacked a joint security checkpoint in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, prompting an intense security response.
Eleven Apprehended Following Newborn Abduction in Benue
Benue State police have arrested 11 individuals and rescued a newborn baby abducted shortly after birth from a Gboko healthcare facility.
Police in Benue rescue stolen infant, detain suspects
Benue State police have rescued a newborn baby stolen from a Gboko hospital and arrested several suspects involved in the incident.
Gboko Traditional Leaders Demand Enhanced Security Response to Abductions
Traditional rulers in Gboko have requested that security agencies increase operations to halt a surge in child abductions, pledging local support for community policing efforts.
Mass burial held for 15 victims of Otukpo community massacre
Fifteen residents of Efeyi-Utikpi in Benue State were laid to rest in a mass grave following a deadly assault by suspected armed herders.
Benue Farmer Forced to Desert Crops After Bandits Demand Heavy Ransom
A farmer in Benue State has abandoned his crops after local bandits demanded a N500,000 ransom, holding his harvest hostage despite a partial payment.
Efeyi Community Buries 16 Victims Following Deadly Attack
Residents of Efeyi in Benue State held a mass burial for 16 community members killed in an early morning raid attributed to armed herdsmen.
Benue Governor Alia Outlines Strategy for Shutting Down IDP Camps
Governor Hyacinth Alia plans to close several IDP camps in Benue State, citing improved security and the voluntary return of displaced residents to their farms and ancestral homes.
Samuel Ortom Rejects Claims of Substituting Aondoakaa as Benue PDP 2027 Candidate
Former Governor Samuel Ortom has refuted reports suggesting a plan to replace PDP governorship candidate Michael Aondoakaa for the 2027 Benue State election.