This is land grabbing’ - Governor Alia raises alarm over killings in Benue

This is land grabbing’ - Governor Alia raises alarm over killings in Benue

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has raised alarm over attacks on Otobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area, describing them as acts of land grabbing disguised as random violence. Speaking in an interview with AIT on Thursday, Governor Alia confirmed that 11 people were killed, several others injured, and many homes were burned down during the attack. The attackers, described as “horrible, terrible fighters,” reportedly…

Fresh attacks in Benue communities  - Daily Trust

At least three communities in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State are currently under attacks by armed invaders. The attacks are happening simultaneously in Emichi, Okpomaju and Odudaje communities, forcing residents to flee. At least 13 corpses were recovered from Otobi village, according to sources. A resident said those who sustained gunshots were taken to the hospital for medical attention while people in the affected communiti…

Many feared killed as herders renew attacks on Benue community

Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced. A resident of the area, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault in a distressed phone call to journalists. “We

Easter: Suspected herders kills 17 in 2 LGAs in Benue-Police

The Police Command in Benue says suspected armed herders attacked and killed 17 persons and injured many in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas of the state. By Emmanuel Antswen The Police Command in Benue says suspected armed herders attacked and killed 17 persons and injured many in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas of the state. This was contained in press statement on Friday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene…

17 killed in fresh attack on Benue communities

At least 17 people have been killed in a fresh attack on several rural communities in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the attacks were simultaneously carried out in Gbagir of Ukum LGA and other villages in Logo LGA between Thursday night and early hours of Friday. Confirming the []

Breaking: Black Good Friday as herdsmen kill 10 worshippers in Benue

Suspected armed herdsmen have killed 10 worshippers on their way to commemorate the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in Benue state.