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11-Year-Old Orphan Allegedly Beaten and Tied Up Over Missing ₦1,000 in Benue
Security & Crime

11-Year-Old Orphan Allegedly Beaten and Tied Up Over Missing ₦1,000 in Benue

An 11-year-old orphan in Benue was allegedly beaten and tied to a bench after being accused of stealing ₦1,000. The claims emerged in a Facebook post, while the child is reportedly receiving care and investigations are ongoing.

Benue Info-pedia
Benue: Another Community in Otukpo Reportedly Attacked as Residents Flee Gunfire
Security & Crime

Benue: Another Community in Otukpo Reportedly Attacked as Residents Flee Gunfire

Residents of Ondo community in Ugboju District, Otukpo LGA, reportedly fled their homes Tuesday morning after gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen invaded the area and opened fire. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement.

News Desk
Kogi Teacher D!es Seven Days After Parent's Assault Over Pupil Discipline; Police Open Homicide Probe
Human Interest

Kogi Teacher D!es Seven Days After Parent's Assault Over Pupil Discipline; Police Open Homicide Probe

A 30-year-old Kogi State teacher is dead after a parent stormed her school and allegedly beat her for disciplining a pupil. Police have opened a culpable homicide investigation. The suspect is at large.

Benue Info-pedia
Police Launch Investigation After Officers Allegedly Assault Young Man in Imo Community
Security & Crime

Police Launch Investigation After Officers Allegedly Assault Young Man in Imo Community

Six police officers have been detained in Imo State after a viral video allegedly showed them assaulting a young man, prompting an official investigation and renewed concerns about police accountability.

News Desk
Five K!lled in Mining Site Att@ck in Plateau Community
Security & Crime

Five K!lled in Mining Site Att@ck in Plateau Community

Gunmen attacked a mining site in Gero Village, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, on Tuesday, killing five youths engaged in mining activities, according to community sources and the Berom Youth Moulders Association.

Benue Info-pedia
Gunmen K!ll Two Soldiers, Police Officer in Attack Near NIPSS Kuru, Institute Confirms Incident
Security & Crime

Gunmen K!ll Two Soldiers, Police Officer in Attack Near NIPSS Kuru, Institute Confirms Incident

Suspected gunmen attacked NIPSS Kuru near Jos late Monday night, killing two soldiers and a police officer before security personnel repelled the assault and secured the facility.

Benue Info-pedia
Mother Reportedly Loses Two Fingers Resisting Alleged Assault as Three Suspects Are Arrested
Security & Crime

Mother Reportedly Loses Two Fingers Resisting Alleged Assault as Three Suspects Are Arrested

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with alleged attempted sexual assault and theft incidents in Tiv communities in Taraba State. Police investigations are ongoing.

Benue Info-pedia
'We Are Under Threat': Benue Community Boils Over as Residents Accuse Soldiers of Attacking Youth Volunteers
Security & Crime

'We Are Under Threat': Benue Community Boils Over as Residents Accuse Soldiers of Attacking Youth Volunteers

Tension has risen in Benue State's Apa LGA after soldiers allegedly assaulted and disarmed youth volunteers mobilising to protect communities from recurring attacks by suspected armed herders.

Benue Info-pedia
Benue Girl Allegedly Sold to Edo Resident, Brutalized Over Theft Accusation
Security & Crime

Benue Girl Allegedly Sold to Edo Resident, Brutalized Over Theft Accusation

A young girl said to be from Benue State was allegedly sold to an individual in Edo State and later beaten by residents after being accused of stealing ₦200,000. Calls are growing for authorities to investigate and ensure her protection.

Benue Info-pedia
ALLEGED ASSAULT OF TRADER AT ZAKI-BIAM MARKET RAISES CONCERNS IN BENUE
Security & Crime

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.

Benue Info-pedia