Tag: Benue State

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, Suspends Elaborate 64th Birthday Activities in Solidarity with Attack Victims

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, Suspends Elaborate 64th Birthday Activities in Solidarity with Attack Victims Makurdi, Benue State (Nigeria) – In a show of empathy amid escalating violence in the region, former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has announced the cancellation of all elaborate celebrations planned for his 64th birthday. The decision comes as a direct response to the ongoing attacks that have claimed numerous lives and displaced thousands in the state. Ortom, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was set to mark…

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Benue State Security Council Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Herdsmen Amidst Rising Attacks

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In response to escalating security challenges, the Benue State Security Council has declared a 14-day ultimatum for individuals engaged in open grazing within the state to cease such activities immediately. Additionally, the Council has mandated all armed herdsmen operating in Benue State to vacate the area in their own interest. The decision was reached during a meeting held in Makurdi and chaired by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including heads of military and para-military formations, traditional and religious leaders, as well as top government officials…

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