Benue News today: Latest News from Benue today, August 23, 2023

Good morning! Here are Benue latest News from Benue today, August 23, 2023

1. Clashes Between Rival Militia Groups Leave Eight Dead in Benue State: A violent clash erupted between rival militia groups in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, resulting in the reported deaths of at least eight individuals. The clashes occurred between Monday and Tuesday, during which the rival groups engaged in a deadly confrontation in the Chiro and Gbeji villages.

2. Young Woman Found Stranded in Ghana Seeks Assistance: Ngodoo Aondongu, a young woman from the North Bank area of Makurdi, was discovered in a distressing situation in Accra, Ghana. Ngodoo is urgently seeking assistance to reunite with her parents. Reports suggest that she was taken to Ghana under questionable circumstances involving alleged involvement in prostitution, which she vehemently denies.

3. Benue State Governor Absent from Minister’s Swearing-In Ceremony: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia was conspicuously absent from the reception held in honor of the newly sworn-in Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utseve. The event, which took place in Abuja, was attended by various dignitaries, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the immediate past governor of Benue State, and other notable personalities.

4. Health and Living Conditions Worsen in Benue IDP Camp: Inmates of the Agagbe Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue’s Gwer West Local Government Area raised concerns about the outbreak of measles and other illnesses, as well as increasing starvation within the camp. The IDPs also reported inadequate medical care, leading to the distressing practice of delivering babies in toilets due to lack of proper facilities, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of some newborns.

5. EFCC Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Makurdi: The Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) carried out a successful sting operation, arresting 23 individuals suspected of being involved in internet fraud. The operation, which took place in Makurdi, Benue State, resulted in the seizure of various items, including different mobile phones and a Toyota Corolla car.