Residents raise alarm over movement of armed herders in Benue
Tension has gripped parts of Guma and Logo Local Government Areas (LGA) of Benue State following reports of armed herders allegedly roaming communities and farmlands, raising fears of a possible attack.
Herdsmen, bandits kill 3 in Benue
By Peter Duru Makurdi—Benue State is under siege as armed herdsmen and bandits continue to terrorize communities, leaving at least 53 people dead and residents living in fear. In Kwande Local Government Area, two traders were ambushed on Saturday while returning from the Jato-Aka Market to Nzaav community in Yaav Council Ward. Eyewitnesses said the […]
Benue community records 50 deaths in 10 months — Leaders
Community leaders in Benue State have disclosed that no fewer than 50 lives have been lost in Tombo community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, in 10 months.
Benue: Zaki Biam residents pay kidnap gangs N100,000 protection fees
“People are scared because these callers sound serious and very coordinated. We need urgent help before things get out of hand”
Benue: Where attacks, killings by armed herders have become a way of life
Widespread outrage continues to trail the incessant killings in Nigeria, particularly in Benue State, where armed marauders have intensified violent attacks on rural communities.
Shock over cases of unwanted pregnancies, abortions in Benue IDP camp
“They must be sensitised on a regular basis on the dangers of unprotected sex and the use of abortion pills without medical guidance”
