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Benue Crisis: Police Arrest 28 Masterminds of Yelewata Massacre

Bola Tinubu · Benue

Benue Crisis: Police Arrest 28 Masterminds of Yelewata Massacre

Coverage: 4 sources

Less than one week after President Bola Tinubu’s directive, 28 suspected masterminds of the killings in Yelewata, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, have been arrested. Their arrest was disclosed by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Addressing a news conference on Tuesday, Egbetokun said the police are pursuing others involved in the killings in Yelewata. The police chief insisted that his officers are not overwhe…See the Story

Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Seeks Justice Over Killings of 2 Kano Indigenes in Benue

Bola Tinubu · Makurdi

Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Seeks Justice Over Killings of 2 Kano Indigenes in Benue

Coverage: 4 sources

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the killing of two Kano indigenes in Makurdi, Benue State.See the Story

Nigeria: 12 Travellers Abducted By Armed Men in Benue Community

Bola Tinubu · Makurdi

Nigeria: 12 Travellers Abducted By Armed Men in Benue Community

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

·Transport coy describes incident as unfortunate; says efforts on to rescue victims See the Story

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Fulani Militia Massacre Leaves 200 Christians Dead in Yelewata Village

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Fulani Militia Massacre Leaves 200 Christians Dead in Yelewata Village

Nigeria: Bloodbath As Tiv, Fulani Clash in Benue

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly launched a series of coordinated attacks on Yogbo, the administrative headquarters of Mbagwen in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving residents in fear and uncertainty. The attacks began five days ago, coinciding with the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the community, firing sporadically. A swift response from security personnel for…Cattle · Benue See the Story

Report Benue Crisis, Human Rights Violations to ICC - SERAP to President Tinubu

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently refer the situation in Benue and other states to the International Criminal Court, ICC, for the court to exercise its jurisdiction over the violeence and unlawful killings and other serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the state. SERAP says referring the Benue situation to the International Criminal Court, ICC, …Bola Tinubu · Makurdi See the Story

Benue Court Orders JEDC To Pay N700m Damages To Nine Customers

June 25, (THEWILL) – A High Court sitting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has ordered the Jos Electricity Distribution Company Plc (JEDC) to pay N700 million to nine of its customers at Wadata area as General damages and Compensation. Justice Tertsea Kume, who gave the order while delivering judgement on the case before him, […] The post Benue Court Orders JEDC To Pay N700m Damages To Nine Customers appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

NDLEA arrests 325 drug suspects in Benue

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Benue has arrested 325 drug suspects at different locations in the state in 12 months. By Dorathy Aninge The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Benue has arrested 325 drug suspects at different locations in the state in 12 months. The State Commander of NDLEA, Mrs Esther Musa, made the disclosure at a press conference on Wednesday in Makurdi as part of activities to commemorate the…Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

We Didn’t Receive Any Intelligence Before Benue Massacre—Army

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday dismissed reports alleging it received prior intelligence on the June 13, 2025, attacks in Benue State but failed to act. Major General Moses Gara, the force commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), described the report as false, misleading, and a dangerous form of cyberbullying aimed at discrediting the military and undermining public trust in its operations. The report, not THE WHISTLER referenced a purported …Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

Benue Cries, Tinubu Promises, Killings Continue

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu landed in Benue on June 18, 2025, he was not welcomed with cheers or celebration. He was met by a landscape soaked in blood The post Benue Cries, Tinubu Promises, Killings Continue appeared first on PRNigeria News.Bola Tinubu · Makurdi See the Story

Tug-of-war: Benue govt may face legal action over alleged breach of Cargopolis concession agreement -EXCLUSIVE

By Danlami Nmodu The lingering plan to construct a cargo airport in Makurdi Benue State has continued generated twists and turns. Documents sighted by Newsdiaryonline show that there is a tug-of-war and the companies involved are threatening to sue Benue State Governor for breach of Concession agreement Newsdiaryonline reports that the Makurdi Cargopolis project was flagged off by former Governor Samuel Ortom. In a letter addressed to the Managi…Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

Kidnapped, But Fearless: Young Woman Helped Nab Her Own Kidnappers - Truth Nigeria

By Segun Onibiyo (Otukpo, Nigeria) – “It started with a scream”, Amirh Paula told TruthNigeria. “At Ihotu Motor Park in Otukpo, the midday bustle was pierced by the shrill cry of a young woman who had just spotted her one-time kidnappers. The three men were boarding a vehicle for hire to Makurdi. She ran toward […]Otukpo · Otukpo Read Article

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