Gunmen attacked a village in Benue state, central Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 residents. Benue is part of a region in Africa's most populous country frequently plagued by deadly incidents.

Nine people were killed in a new attack by gunmen in Benue State, Nigeria.

The Labour Party in Nigeria's Benue State has formally recognized Chief Philip Agbese, a federal representative, as the undisputed leader of the party within the state, with promises of a strong comeback in 2027.

Governor Alia of Benue State, Nigeria, has approved a one-week Easter holiday for all public and civil servants across the state, commencing from Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Benue State in Nigeria is experiencing a tragic situation where armed miners are launching attacks, seizing farmlands, and causing forced relocation of residents.

Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly taken control of seven communities in Benue State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of four people and several injuries.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured Nigerians at home and abroad that the state is recovering, highlighting progress in security, education, healthcare, and economic revitalization, and inviting investment.

The Council of Christian Elders in Benue State has presented the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Dr. Tor Uja as its preferred governorship candidate in the coming 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Benue Christian Elders present ex-NCPC boss as consensus candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

A group called Kunav Progressive Academics has dismissed a petition submitted by some governorship aspirants from Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State to Catholic Bishops, describing it as politically motivated ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Nigerian Presidency and Benue State Police are intensifying collaboration to tackle banditry and farmer-herder clashes, aiming to restore peace in vulnerable communities in Nigeria's North Central region.

The governor expressed deep sorrow over reports of terrorists ambushing innocent farmers in Asaba and Akpete, Benue State, and assured the affected communities of enhanced security measures.

A mass burial for victims of a bandit attack in Benue State was disrupted when thugs abducted a mortuary attendant, causing widespread outrage.

The planned burial of 13 victims in Benue State has been cancelled after the mortician responsible for the bodies went missing, disrupting the funeral proceedings.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralized two suspected terrorists in Benue State, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and other items, following earlier reports of soldiers foiling cattle rustling and killing terrorists in the region.

Governor Hyacinth Alia has vowed to deal with insecurity and restore lasting peace in Benue State.

Generations of children in Nigeria's Plateau and Benue states are growing up in a cycle of violence, facing a bleak future due to decades of bloodbaths.

Close to 20 people have been reportedly killed and many are missing in a bloody attack by suspected herdsmen on Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities in Benue State, Nigeria.

Armed bandits attacked a Civil Protection Guard checkpoint in Abaji Town, Benue State, resulting in one death and two injuries. Security forces have made arrests.

The trial of nine defendants accused in the June 2025 Yelwata village massacre in Benue State, Nigeria, which reportedly killed 150 people, has been delayed due to a new defence lawyer's request.

New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benue State in Nigeria has begun the resettlement of victims from the June 2025 Yelewata attack, which killed over 100 people, and has enrolled 5,883 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in a health insurance scheme.

Nigerian Air Force airstrikes successfully neutralized several terror commanders in Borno's Sambisa axis, while troops killed two bandits in Benue State in separate operations.

Benue State is grappling with a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 confirmed cases and 10 cumulative deaths recorded out of 250 suspected infections across the state. The post Lassa fever surge claims 10 lives in Benue, 45 cases confirmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

A police witness testified in a Federal High Court that Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men to carry out the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-200-men-wielding-ak-47s-stormed-yelwata-police-witness/

By Peter Duru Makurdi —Two fishermen have been reportedly killed in an ambush by armed herdsmen in Obishu community of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A source in the area disclosed that the victims were waylaid by the killer herdsmen late Monday while at their mud fishing pond to harvest their fish. The […] The post 2 fishermen killed in Benue ambush by armed herders appeared first on Vanguard News.

Benue State in Nigeria has become the first state to formally implement a community policing structure, as outlined in the Police Act 2020, to address lingering security challenges.

The Benue state government has refuted claims of establishing a rehabilitation centre for hardened terrorists, stating that the proposed facility is intended for victims of forced recruitment into criminal gangs.

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Dr Raymond Edoh, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Benue State governorship election, pledging transformative…

Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has dismissed circulating social media claims that he intends to contest the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in 2027, labeling the reports false and misleading.

The Benue state government has evacuated over 600 students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in response to an attack in Plateau state, citing concerns for their safety and welfare.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has ordered its Benue State Command to investigate an incident of schoolgirl abuse at Seat of Wisdom Secondary School in Aliade, Benue State, Nigeria.

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE in Nigeria have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested two suspects during coordinated operations in parts of Benue State.

Tension has gripped parts of Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Nigeria, following the killing of a local woodcutter and farm operator by suspected armed herdsmen. The victim was identified as an indigene of Enungba.

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has advised traditional rulers to avoid partisan politics and called on his kinsmen to unite for the development of their community.

Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, on Tuesday said the number of suspected Lassa fever cases in the state has risen to 383, with 47 confirmed positive.

Stakeholders in Benue State, Nigeria, have called for collective action to address misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech as part of efforts to strengthen peace and social cohesion in the state.

A heavy rainstorm has caused significant damage to homes and businesses in Otukpo, Benue State, prompting the local monarch to appeal for urgent government intervention.

Thugs in Benue State abducted a mortuary attendant, disrupting a planned mass burial for victims of a recent bandit attack in the Kwande Local Government Area.

The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, is working to restore permanent peace in troubled communities in Benue. Dr. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, has met with security agencies in Benue State to address and end the ongoing crises and killings.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has disclosed that his administration requires about N242 billion to construct roads across all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The post Benue seeks N242bn for roads, partners with NCDC for development appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted an AK-47 rifle and several naira notes as exhibits in the ongoing trial of suspects linked to the June 13, 2025 attack on Yelwata village in Benue State.

The Benue State Assembly has condemned the abduction and killing of a traditional ruler by unknown gunmen in Kam Village, Tongov, Katsina-Ala LGA.

Gunmen have fatally shot a former local government chairman in Otukpo and killed 12 other individuals in Kwande, Benue State, prompting Governor Alia to condemn the barbaric killings.

Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the killing of 12 people in Kwande and a former council chairperson in Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria, calling the acts barbaric and unacceptable.

Residents and security disclosures in Nasarawa and Kogi states have revealed a widening network of forest corridors, transit routes, and temporary camps allegedly used by terrorists in the region, extending to Benue.

The governors of Taraba and Benue states met in Wukari and established a joint committee to address border insecurity, emphasizing the urgent need for synergy to restore peace and safeguard lives and property.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has pledged to enhance security in the troubled communities of Benue state, Nigeria.

Two pregnant internally displaced women have tragically died in a Benue State community in Nigeria, reportedly due to severe poverty and inadequate access to essential healthcare services, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis.

The Benue State Government has announced the commencement of resettlement efforts for victims of the June 2025 Yelewata attacks.

The trial of nine suspects in the Yelwata, Benue State attack has been stalled, partly pending a federal pathology report on the massacre victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/yelwata-suspects-trial-stalled-as-benue-awaits-pathology-report/

A witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja that over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists attacked villages in Benue State, resulting in the burning of houses, grievous bodily harm, and the deaths of over 150 people in the Yelwata community.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to resolve their differences for the peace and development of the state.

The Benue State Government clarified that its planned rehabilitation center is for youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, distinguishing them from hardened terrorists.

The All Progressives Congress in Benue State praises the peaceful and orderly conduct of its local government congresses, affirming the results’ legitimacy Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-hails-or

At least nine people are dead after suspected armed herders launched an attack on communities in Gwer East, Benue State, during a busy market day. Read More:…

The Inspector-General of Police has deployed tactical teams and 14 Police Mobile Force units, totaling 250 personnel, to reinforce security in Benue State ahead of Easter celebrations.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has publicly stated that he has not endorsed any candidate for elective positions in the 2027 elections, cautioning aspirants against using his name to seek support.

The chairman of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State, Nigeria, revealed that the armed gang responsible for abducting nine worshippers at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, originated from a neighboring state.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have launched an intensified pre-wet season farming offensive in Benue State, successfully dismantling criminal networks. The operations led to the neutralization of a suspected bandit and the arrest of several others.

Benue State University has been shut down hours after students staged a protest, blocking the main gate and demanding clarity over the handling of NELFUND payments.

A Nigerian lawmaker suggests strategies to secure Benue State and resolve the humanitarian crisis in its IDP camps, a region severely affected by violent attacks for over a decade.

The Benue State Government has commenced training for 300 personnel of its Civil Protection Guards and has expressed support for the establishment of state police.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi A two-hour rainstorm has caused widespread destruction in the ancient town of Otukpo in Benue state, leaving homes ruined, electricity installations destroyed, and large parts of the town in darkness. The heavy rainfall, which many residents initially welcomed as the first rain of the year late Friday night, quickly turned into […] The post Benue: Mayor appeals for urgent aid as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Otukpo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia condemns a recent deadly attack on farmers, tasking security operatives to rescue an abducted girl and find missing vill Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-calls-for-rescue-of-abducted-girl-missing-villagers/

At least 15 people were reportedly killed and several injured in an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on the Ojantele community in Nigeria's Benue State.

Nigeria's Senate has called upon the Federal Government to establish a military base in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State to enhance security and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents to their communities.

Anger and grief have swept through parts of Benue State, Nigeria, following the reported abduction and murder of Zaki Sughter Agamber, the traditional ruler of Mbajiir in Tongov, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, by armed men.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has pledged to eradicate insecurity and re-establish lasting peace across communities in the state, following a briefing on the deployment of security personnel.

Troops from Operation Whirl Stroke successfully rescued two bank workers who had been abducted in Zaki-Biam, Benue State, and were held in Taraba State.

The Nigeria Police Force presents N22.3 million to 16 families of fallen officers in Benue State from its Group Life Assurance and Accident benefits. Read More:…

Nigerian newspapers report on terror gripping Nasarawa, Kogi, and Benue states, with residents revealing routes and transit camps. Additionally, the African Democratic Congress accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritizing his 2027 re-election over governance, citing budget failures and rising insecurity.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, announced the deployment of a new battalion to Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State to enhance security operations and restore order.

Residents of Naka and surrounding communities in Benue State, Nigeria, are in shock following the alleged killing of 29-year-old Comfort Hajia Anura.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State is facing a deepening crisis as factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume have elected parallel state executives.

The Benue State government has commenced the resettlement of victims from the Yelewata attack, utilizing N1.25 billion in donations for housing, healthcare, education, and security.

The Benue state government has provided fresh details on how it deployed the N1.275billion donated for victims of the June 13, 2025 Yelewata attack, highlighting progress in relief delivery, rehabilitation and phased resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The post Yelewata tragedy: Benue channels N1.275b into relief, rehabilitation, resettlement appeared first on Vanguard News.

A witness testified in court about a coordinated attack by over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists on Yelwata community in Benue State, Nigeria, which resulted in the massacre of more than 150 people and the razing of houses.

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi, Nigeria, has successfully fitted its first body-powered transhumeral prosthesis on a herdsmen attack survivor, Mrs. Blessing Agidi, marking a medical milestone.

Two fishermen have been reportedly killed in an ambush by armed herdsmen in Obishu community of Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. The post Benue: Again, armed herders kill two fishermen n Agatu ambush appeared first on Vanguard News.

A pastor and at least one other person were reportedly killed following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in the Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.