Herdsmen Launch Attack on Former Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom’s Village

Two killed in communal clash, ex-federal lawmaker denies involvement

The victims were believed to have been attacked while working on their farms. The post Two killed in communal clash, ex-federal lawmaker denies involvement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Herdsmen launch attack on former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom’s village

Two farmers, Nensha Adeor and Kator Gbenge, have sustained serious injuries following an attack by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen in Adeor settlement, Ndzorov Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred in the hometown of former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. According to local sources, the incident happened when the victims attempted to stop the herders from allowing their cattle to graze on and destroy th…

Group Demands Action from Governor Ododo as 72-year-old Farmer Ajayi Bello Spends 2 Weeks in Kidnappers Den - The Nigerian Post

By Ralph Omololu Agbana   Group Demands Action from Governor Ododo as 72-year-old Farmer Ajayi Bello Spends 2 Weeks in Kidnappers Den Yagba Action Group (YAG), a non-profit, non-partisan organisation based in Kogi State has lamented government’s inaction following the kidnapping of prominent livestock farmer, Chief Ajayi Bello, about two weeks ago. Ajayi Bello, aged 72, is Chairman, Kogi State Poultry Association, by extension Poultry Associatio…

Ortom Rejected N75bn To Allow Open Grazing In Benue – Aondoakaa

June 30, (THEWILL) — Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, has revealed that the then governor of Benue state, Chief Samuel Ortom had turned down N75 billion offer to allow for open grazing in Benue State. Aondoakaa, who made the disclosure at his 63rd birthday Thanksgiving mass […] The post Ortom Rejected N75bn To Allow Open Grazing In Benue – Aondoakaa appeared first on THEWILL NEWS M…

Four Policemen Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

Four police officers were reportedly killed on Sunday during an attack by suspected herdsmen in Udei, a community in Benue State. A local resident who spoke with Channels Television, said the officers had arrived in response to a distress call from the community. When they got there, the policemen reportedly told local youths to stand […]

Four Policemen Feared D3ad in Fresh Herdsmen Attack in Benue

At least four Mobile Policemen are feared d3ad after a fresh attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Udei community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in a community less than 15 minutes' drive from Yelewata, which was invaded by armed bandits over two weeks ago, resulting in over 200 d3aths.The attack began around 11 am at Asha community, where the marauders shot sporadically, chasing peo…