The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency, CESJET, has raised a passionate appeal to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over the alarming state of insecurity in Otukpo and its surrounding communities in Benue State. In a letter signed by its… Centre alerts IGP on deadly wave of violence in Otukpo …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected members of a notorious five-man kidnapping gang that has been terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area and its environs. DAILY POST reports that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Salleh, Abuh Umaru… Benue: Police confirm arrest of gang members terrorising Otukpo communities …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Three members of a notorious five-man kidnapper gang allegedly terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been arrested in the early hours of Sunday at Ogoli Ugboju. DAILY POST gathered that the arrests were made possible through the combined efforts of the… BREAKING: Suspected notorious gang members terrorising Otukpo community arrested …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, Benue State Chapter, has issued a stern warning to the state government over the alarming rate of killings and kidnappings in Otukpo, Gwer West and other parts of Benue. In a statement on Sunday, through its Benue State Coordinator, Daniel… Benue: Northern group issues stern warning to Gov Alia … Read more
The Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, House in Abuja has reserved judgment in the petitions challenging the outcomes of the local government elections in Ukum, Katsina-Ala, Logo and Otukpo Local Government… Benue LG election: Tribunal reserves judgrment in Ukum, Katsina-Ala, Logo, Otukpo petitions …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling the growing security concerns across the state, particularly in the Zone C axis. This follows strategic engagement with traditional rulers and community stakeholders in… Benue: Gov Alia meets Och’Idoma, stakeholders, vows to end killings in Otukpo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Tragedy struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all passengers on board. The gunmen, however, left a toddler behind. Sources toldf DAILY POST that the… BREAKING: Gunmen hijack fully loaded bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers … Read more
Benue State Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Akatu Onche, a retired comptroller of Immigration who was brutally murdered by unknown gunmen in his home in Asa II, Otukpo Local Government Area. The tragic incident occurred in the… Benue Deputy Governor visits Otukpo, condoles with family … Read more
Youths in Otukpo, Benue State, clashed with security agencies on Tuesday during a protest against the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area. DAILY POST reports that angry residents took to the streets, chanting “We no go gree!” as they blocked major roads,… Benue: Police threaten to open fire as defiant youths occupy … Read more
Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity in Otukpo. He strongly condemned the recent wave of killings and kidnappings in the town, calling them a grave threat to peace… Senator Moro laments rising insecurity in Otukpo, urges urgent action from govt, security … Read more