Benue State Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/benue-state/ Reporting Nigeria security Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png Benue State Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/benue-state/ 32 32 OPWS troops neutralise terrorist, arrest another in Benue https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/30/opws-troops-neutralise-terrorist-arrest-another-in-benue/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:22 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24454 OPWS troops neutralise terrorist, arrest another in Benue By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have neutralised a suspected terrorist and arrested another during an offensive operation in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation was conducted at about 8:32 a.m. on Sept. 28 at Kyado, where the troops […]

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]]> Operation Whirl Stroke troops neutralise suspected bandit, recover weapons in Benue https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/03/operation-whirl-stroke-troops-neutralise-suspected-bandit-recover-weapons-in-benue/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:10:19 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24304 Operation Whirl Stroke troops neutralise suspected bandit, recover weapons in Benue By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, have neutralised one suspected bandit and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during a fighting patrol along the Gbise–Igyudu Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation took place on […]

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]]> How 23 Pakistanis Entered Nigeria Through Cameroon’s Illegal Land Borders Without Documentation in May 2026 https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/08/how-23-pakistanis-entered-nigeria-through-cameroons-illegal-land-borders-without-documentation-in-may-2026/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:17:21 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24205 How 23 Pakistanis Entered Nigeria Through Cameroon’s Illegal Land Borders Without Documentation in May 2026 By Zagazola Makama The reported arrest of five Pakistani nationals in Benue State has raised serious security questions over how foreign nationals may be entering Nigeria through the country’s porous land borders without proper documentation. The development is particularly concerning […]

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]]> BENUE POLICE ARRESTS FIVE PAKISTANIS, RECOVERS 35 MOBILE PHONES https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/08/benue-police-arrests-five-pakistanis-recovers-35-mobile-phones/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:07:18 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24202 BENUE POLICE ARRESTS FIVE PAKISTANIS, RECOVERS 35 MOBILE PHONES The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistan nationals and recovered thirty-five (35) mobile phones in separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas. A Statement by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, indicates, that operatives of the Command, acting on credible […]

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]]> Troops Arrest Two Suspected Human Organ Traffickers in Benue https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/14/troops-arrest-two-suspected-human-organ-traffickers-in-benue/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:33:05 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23934 Troops Arrest Two Suspected Human Organ Traffickers in Benue By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested two suspected human organ traffickers during an operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 6:36 p.m. on July 13 […]

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]]> MACBAN Denies Link to Otukpo Killings, Urges Public to Await Police Investigation https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/13/macban-denies-link-to-otukpo-killings-urges-public-to-await-police-investigation/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:06:46 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23925 MACBAN Denies Link to Otukpo Killings, Urges Public to Await Police Investigation By Zagazola Makama The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent killings in Otukpo-Nobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, while urging the public to refrain from attributing the attack to Fulani […]

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]]> Benue Deputy Gov Visit family Slain MACBAN Leader, Urges Calm as Police Probe Killing https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/01/benue-deputy-gov-visit-family-slain-macban-leader-urges-calm-as-police-probe-killing/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23778 Benue Deputy Gov Visit family Slain MACBAN Leader, Urges Calm as Police Probe Killing By: Zagazola Makama The Benue State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Fulani community leader, Alhaji Risku Muhammad, in Ohimini Local Government Area, urging residents to remain calm […]

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]]> Cattle Rustling, Local Militia Activities Behind Community Attack in Benue https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/01/cattle-rustling-local-militia-activities-behind-community-attack-in-benue/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:10:15 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23756 Cattle Rustling, Local Militia Activities Behind Community Attack in Benue By Zagazola Makama Emerging security intelligence has identified persistent cattle rustling and the activities of armed local militias as the major factors that culminated in the recent attack on Sai Community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which occurred on June […]

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]]> Several Feared Dead as Armed Herders Attack Sai Community in Benue https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/01/several-feared-dead-as-armed-herders-attack-sai-community-in-benue/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:04:24 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23754 Several Feared Dead as Armed Herders Attack Sai Community in Benue By Zagazola Makama Several persons were feared killed while many others sustained injuries after suspected armed herders attacked Sai Community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attackers stormed the community in large numbers, […]

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]]> How Troops Rescued 36 Benue Indigenes Held in Cross River Community https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/28/how-troops-rescued-36-benue-indigenes-held-in-cross-river-community/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:48:32 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23697 How Troops Rescued 36 Benue Indigenes Held in Cross River Community By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 36 civilians from Benue State who were allegedly held by members of Imaje Community in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State following a reprisal attack linked to a livestock theft dispute. Security […]

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