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The confrontation ended after an intervention by the Benue State Police Commissioner. [4] Governor Samuel Ortom the next day reiterated statements for civilians to defend themselves against bandits and herdsmen. [6] The Security Adviser to Ortom, Lt. Col. Paul Hemba, stated that the death toll was likely to increase as bodies were still being ...
Benue State is a diverse, agriculture-based state in the Middle Belt; although it is nicknamed the "Food Basket of the Nation" and has vast natural resources, Benue has faced challenges in security as inter-ethnic violence and conflict between herders and farmers heavily affect the state. The overproliferation of weaponry and increased pressure ...
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According to the Nigerian politician Senator David Mark, over 500 people have been killed. [7] [8] However, this number has been disputed.The Inspector General of Police (IGP) said as reported by Punch Nigeria newspaper that "I was around, I travelled to Benue State, I did not see where 300 people were buried."
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In 2017, president Muhammadu Buhari appointed Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as Benue state resident electoral commissioner. To address the prevalence of disenfranchisement of Internally displaced person , Nentawe was involved in the successful management of voting in IDP camp and for people living with disabilities.
Benue valley, Northern region, now Benue State: Unknown number of victims Occurred during protests for the creation of Benue state from the Northern region [1] 1966 Anti-Igbo pogrom: July and August 1966 Northern Nigeria: 8000-30,000 [2] Targeted killings of Igbo people in Northern Nigeria in revenge for the coup of January 15, 1966. [3] Asaba ...
A woman has been arrested after police say they caught her on camera throwing a "first date" brick through the window of her ex-husband's Florida home. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Lee County Sheriff ...