Security & Crime
This category covers incidents and developments related to public safety, law enforcement, and criminal activity across Benue State and surrounding areas. It reports on security operations, crime trends, emergencies, and responses from authorities and communities. It aims to provide clear, factual, and responsible coverage that helps the public understand risks, ongoing situations, and broader security dynamics affecting everyday life.
CALM RETURNS TO AWE STREET AFTER DEADLY CLASH IN MAKURDI
After a deadly clash reportedly linked to cult groups in Makurdi, calm has returned to Awe Street. Security forces are maintaining control, while residents gradually reopen businesses. Official casualty figures are yet to be confirmed.
ALLEGED ASSAULT OF TRADER AT ZAKI-BIAM MARKET RAISES CONCERNS IN BENUE
A young trader from Borikyo has accused a market official in Zaki-Biam, Benue State, of assault following a disagreement over a 25kg groundnut transaction. He also alleges he was made to pay ₦10,000 and lost his goods.
GUNMEN ATTACK PLATEAU MINING SITE, KILL PREGNANT WOMAN, 3 OTHERS
Suspected bandits attacked a mining site in Plateau State, killing four people, including a pregnant woman, and injuring four others. Community leaders have condemned the incident and called for urgent security intervention.
KADUNA TEENAGER REPORTED MISSING AS FAMILY ALLEGES POSSIBLE ABDUCTION & IDENTITY CHANGE
A 17-year-old SS1 student, Jinkai Yusuf Simon, has been reported missing in Zaria, Kaduna State. Her family alleges possible abduction and claims of identity alteration, while authorities and community leaders have reportedly been notified.
POLICE ARREST SUSPECT, RECOVER HUMAN SKULL, ILLEGAL FIREARM IN PLATEAU
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old suspect in Jos, recovering a human skull and an illegal firearm. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat cultism, arms trafficking, and banditry.
ARRESTED, TRANSFERRED, MISSING: FAMILY IN ANGUISH OVER MISSING BENUE MAN IN POLICE CUSTODY
A Benue family is in distress as Terkura Msonga, arrested in August 2024 and reportedly transferred to Operation Zenda, has not been seen since. His whereabouts remain unknown.
BENUE TEEN’S PREGNANCY RAISES QUESTIONS AS FAMILY ALLEGES ABUSE INVOLVING CLERIC
A Benue family has raised concerns over alleged sexual abuse involving their 19-year-old daughter and a cleric. A pregnancy report has surfaced, but authorities are yet to confirm the claims.
BENUE LG CHAIRMEN INTERVENE AS OJU–OBI COMMUNAL CLASH LEADS TO ABDUCTIONS
Local government chairmen in Benue intervene in a communal clash between Oju and Obi communities after a violent incident led to abductions. Security deployment restored calm and secured the release of 19 victims.
FINAL-YEAR NURSING STUDENT ALLEGEDLY KILLED BY VIGILANTES IN KOGI
A final-year nursing student in Kogi State has reportedly been beaten to death by vigilante members after being accused of attempting to enter school premises through an unfinished fence. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement.
POLICE ORDER DISMISSAL, PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS OVER EFFURUN SHOOTING
The Nigeria Police Force has approved the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the April 26 fatal shooting of Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, following internal disciplinary findings.