Tag: Benue
Gunmen kidnap wife of Benue commissioner
Unknown persons have kidnapped Ann Unenge wife of Benue commissioner for lands and survey in Makurdi, the state capital.
Mrs Unenge was taken captive around...
Suspected herdsmen kill 19 in Benue
Suspected herdsmen have attacked some communities in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State and killed 19 people.
A resident Terna Abende, who escaped...
Abducted Benue university students regain freedom
Abducted students of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State have regained their freedom.
A statement by the institution’s spokesperson Rosemary Waku on Wednesday...
Gunmen abduct Benue varsity students six days after Greenfield University attack
The Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State capital has confirmed that “unknown persons” abducted some of its students.
“The University has reported the incident...
Army buries 11 slain soldiers in Benue
The Nigerian Army on Monday buried 11 personnel killed in the bloody communal clash between Konshishi and Oju local government areas of Benue.
The victims...
11 soldiers found dead in Benue
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of one officer and 10 soldiers who were on stabilisation operation in Benue State.
Army spokesman Brig.-Gen. Mohammed...
Catholic priest, three parishioners killed in Benue
Gunmen on Tuesday killed a Catholic priest Rev. Fr Fanem Nguban and three parishioners in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
It was gathered...
Benue government places N5m bounty on killers of Suswam’s brother
The Benue state government has placed a N5m bounty on any useful information that would lead to the arrest of the killers of late...
Gunmen kill Suswam’s brother, aide
Dr Terkula Suswam, elder brother of former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam has been killed by unknown gunmen, the police have confirmed.
An aide...
Teacher accused of killing three policemen in Benue
A teacher Mernyi Christopher accused of killing three policemen in Benue State has been remanded in a correctional centre.
A Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on...