BENUE BLOODSHED: Military Checkpoint Clash Claims Over 20 Lives in Katsina-Ala

BENUE BLOODSHED: Military Checkpoint Clash Claims Over 20 Lives in Katsina-Ala

By Our Reporter A devastating incident occurred at the military checkpoint in Ugba Junction, Amaafu, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, claiming the lives of over 20 people. The tragedy unfolded when a commercial driver was stopped by military personnel and allegedly asked to pay 200 Naira, but offered 100 Naira, leading to an argument. The situation escalated, with the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers […]

November 29, 2025 29

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Benue gov congratulates Uzodimma

The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma, on his re-election. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula in Makurdi. Alia said Uzodimma’s landslide victory showed that he is the true choice of the good people of Imo. He said the outcome of the election was heartwarming, noting that the margin of victory was an indication […]

November 13, 2023 28

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Suspected herdsmen raid Benue communities, kill PPRO’s relatives

A total of seven people were said to have been killed, among them three cousins of the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Catherine Anene, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The onslaught was said to have happened at Tse Gamber in Sengev and Nagi, Mbachohon Council wards, all in the Gwer West local government area of Benue State. Residents reported to our correspondent that communities were targeted by herdsmen in […]

October 30, 2023 65

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