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Benue News Update: Latest News from Benue Today, Thursday, November 7, 2024

Good morning, here is Benue News Summary today, Thursday, November 7, 2024

  1. State Spending on Honorarium: A review of the Benue State budget performance document by SaharaReporters reveals that N706 million was spent on honorarium and sitting allowances from January to September 2024. This amount matches the budget for constructing 529 boreholes, with each borehole projected at N1.33 million.

  2. Family Demands Justice for Alleged Extra-Judicial Killing: The family of Peter Onminyi, reportedly killed by the Operation Zenda Squad in Makurdi, demands justice. They are seeking his body for a traditional burial, the return of seized belongings, and access to their sealed residence.

  3. Mob Kills Suspected Thief in Makurdi: Near Modern Market in Makurdi, a suspected thief was mobbed to death on Wednesday after allegedly attempting to rob a church. While one suspect was caught by locals, two others managed to escape.

  4. Cult Clashes Result in Multiple Deaths: At least four people were killed and houses burned in renewed cult clashes between rival groups in North Bank, Makurdi. The conflict, reportedly between Black Axe and Supreme Vikings confraternities, occurred on Sunday and Monday.

  5. Senator Abba Moro Provides Electricity to Agatu Community: Residents of Engila in Agatu Local Government celebrated as Senator Abba Moro delivered a 500KVA transformer to their community, addressing a power shortage raised to his office.

  6. Governor Alia Mourns Late Chief of Army Staff: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia expressed sorrow over the passing of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff. Alia conveyed condolences to President Tinubu and lauded Lagbaja’s efforts in strengthening national security.

  7. Federal Road Rehabilitation Projects in Benue: The Federal Controller of Works in Benue, Mr. Olumide Alabi, disclosed that the government is rehabilitating nine highways in the state to improve mobility, including the Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu dualization and works on the Otukpo/Ogobia/Ankpa and Oju/Adu/Okoko roads.

Agbenu James

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