Latest Benue News today, Saturday, August 13 2022

Good morning! Here are latest Benue News today, Saturday August 13, 2022

Youths threaten protest as Och’Idoma moves to change Idoma cultural attire
Idoma youths, under the aegis of Idoma Cultural and Progressives Movement, have vowed to stage a protest against the proposal by the new paramount ruler of Idoma land, HRM Elaigwu Odogbo to change the Idoma traditional colours.

Why I’m yet to inaugurate my cabinet members – Ogbadibo LG Chair, Umoru
The Executive Chairman of Ogbadibo LGA, Hon. David Abah Umoru has explained why he is yet to inaugurate the members of his cabinet after weeks of his swearing-in.

In a statement, Mark Akogwu, Head Media Team, the chairman promised an all-inclusive government and in line with that, “it is no big deal to inaugurate his cabinet.”

Herdsmen: 463 Persons rendered homeless in Benue
The attack by herdsmen on Tse Ngojov and Tse Valem Yaweh of Mbagum community in Tombo council ward of Logo Local Gov­ernment Area (LGA) of Benue State on Wednesday has left an­other 463 persons displaced.

Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Emmanuel Shior disclosed this during the flag-off of the monthly distribu­tion of food and non-food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Makurdi on Friday.

BVG: Miyetti Allah drags Ortom to ICC
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, also known as Miyetti Allah, has said Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, will face justice for “violating the rights of Fulani herders” in his state.

The National Secretary-General of the Fulani socio-cultural group, Mr Saleh Alhassan, also said Miyetti Allah had approached the International Criminal Court of Justice, Hague, to file a suit against Ortom for seizing over 25,000 cows belonging to members of the group and detaining over 4,000 herders.

Victims of fresh Benue attacked buried in Ukum
It was a combined moment of grief Friday as the Member of Governing Council, Federal University of Calabar, Hon. Ashaver Benjamin PhD, buries 3 relatives whom were gruesomely murdered buy unknown gunmen, Lates Teryem Uba; Desmond Ishimanyian; and Aondoyima Clement, in Chito, Torov, Azendeshi, the Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, amidst tears.

Onjeh condoles with Bongos Ikwue family on wife’s death
The APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Donald Onjeh, has expressed his condolences to Benue-born music legend, community leader and entrepreneur, Chief Bongos Ikwue, over the untimely passing of his wife, Mrs. Josephine Ifeyinwa Ikwue.

Two 2 kidnappers arrested in Benue
Operation Zenda — a combined team of Police, Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps — says it has arrested two kidnappers on Tuesday in Makurdi.

The Special Adviser to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, Lt. Col. Paul Hemba, told newsmen on Friday in Makurdi that the kidnappers were arrested on Aug. 9 in Makurdi.

Gunmen open fire on markets at Ukum market, kill scores
Unknown gunmen Friday evening opened fire on buyers and sellers in a popular market, Ayati, Ukum Local Government area of Benue State at around 6:pm killing scores and injuring many.