The Military troops deployed to Yelwata under the ongoing Exercise Ayem Akpatuma (Cat Race) have arrested 10 herdsmen destroying farmland at Tse-Tigir and Tse-Ndugh villages of Benue. Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu,…
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Nigerian Army To Tackle Herdsmen Killings Across Nigeria With “Ayem Akpatuma’’ – `Cat Race’
by Damilare Salami February 7, 2018The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it would conduct a special exercise tagged: “Ayem Akpatuma’’ – `Cat Race’ to tackle recurring herdsmen/farmers clashes and criminal activities in Benue, Taraba,…
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OPC Warns FG to find a last solution to Herdsmen killings or risk counter attacks
by Damilare Salami January 23, 2018The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently find lasting solution to the alleged attacks and wanton killings by herdsmen in the country. A statement…
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Two weeks after the Fulani herdsmen attack in Benue, locals say both affected LGAs are still being occupied by the perpetrators of the deadly attacks. “The herdsmen are still there,…
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Herdsmen Killing: AttackViolent protest erupts in Benue, Gov. Ortom reportedly stoned
by Reporter January 3, 2018Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, was reportedly stoned while trying to calm protesters at Wurukum in Makurdi, capital of the state, on Wednesday. The protesters, who were aggrieved…
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President Buhari Commiserates With Benue Governor Over Deadly Attacks; Directs Halt To Killings
by Reporter January 3, 2018President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State over the reported killings, injury of several persons and wanton destruction of property in Guma and Logo Local…
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The Nigerian Air Force has sentenced to death by hanging Airman Kalu Bernard, for killing his lover, Solape Oladipupo, aka Shomzy Shomzy, on March 12, 2017. The judgment, which started…
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‘No groom should spend more than N100, 000 on traditional marriage’, Benue community monarch warns
by Reporter July 24, 2017The traditional ruler of Otukpa, the headquarters of Ogbadibo LGA of Benue, Chief Sir Sunday Ekele JP on a live programme on Thursday monitored by Joy FM, disclosed that prospective…
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Benue lawmaker asked to kneel, apologizes to governor over herdsmen attacks (Photo)
by Reporter April 5, 2017Hon. James Gbande, member representing Kwande East State Constituency, was asked to kneel down and apologize to Governor Samuel Ortom after he accused the governor of not doing enough to…