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  1. Article · Aug 8, 2026 · By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi

    Benue Police arrest 5 Pakistani nationals, recover 35 smartphones in intelligence-led raids (opens the original)

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    Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals and recovered 35 mobile phones during separate intelligence-led operations carried out in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, disclosed the development in a statement, saying the arrests followed actionable intelligence received by security operatives. According to the statement, the first operation took place at Adoka Motor Park in Otukpo Local Government Area, where polic

  2. Article · Jul 29, 2026 · By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi

    Benue attack: 13 killed as gunmen invade Otukpo community (opens the original)

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    Benue State has been plagued by recurring violent attacks, kidnappings, and killings, often attributed to armed herdsmen, leaving residents in a state of fear and insecurity. No fewer than 13 people have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack on Efeyi Community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue State Police Command confirmed that the attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering the deployment of tactical police units and other security agencies to

  3. Article · Jul 26, 2026 · By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi

    Benue dismisses Monkey pox outbreak rumours, says no case confirmed after lab investigation (opens the original)

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    Benue State has been plagued by recurring violent attacks, kidnappings, and killings, often attributed to armed herdsmen, leaving residents in a state of fear and insecurity. Benue State Government has assured residents that there is no confirmed case of Monkey Pox (Mpox) in the state, urging the public to remain calm despite reports circulating on social media about a suspected outbreak in Konshisha Local Government Area. The clarification followed claims of a possible Mpox infection at Tyokula

  4. Article · Jul 15, 2026 · By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi

    Benue attacks: Alia vows to protect lives, secure communities after Otukpo killings (opens the original)

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    Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia during a condolence visit to the paramount ruler, His Royal Majesty Agaba’Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has assured the people of the state of his determination to ensure the people of Benue State are safe and their lands protected. The Governor stated this today at Otukpo where he visited to commiserate with the people, following recent attacks by suspected armed herders at Akpachi and Otukpo-Nobi communities. He charged

  5. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi

    2027: We'll ensure Benue returns to its past glory — Akume (opens the original)

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    As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has expressed optimism that Benue State is on course to reclaim its former prominence, assuring residents that renewed efforts are underway to restore the state’s lost glory. This comes as political heavyweights from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state pledged loyalty to Akume’s leadership. Speaking when he hosted political bigwigs including erstwhile loyali

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