Benue news sahara reporters

Here are some recent news updates from Benue State, Nigeria, as reported by Sahara Reporters:

1. Benue Killings: 73 Killed, 50 Houses Burnt in Fresh Attack (February 2020)

Sahara Reporters reported that 73 people were killed and 50 houses burnt in a fresh attack by suspected herdsmen in Benue State. The attack occurred in the early hours of February 11, 2020, in the Guma Local Government Area of the state.

2. Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, Accuses FG of Complicity in Herdsmen Attacks (January 2020)

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State accused the Federal Government of complicity in the herdsmen attacks in the state. He made the accusation during a press conference in Makurdi, the state capital, where he also called for the prosecution of those responsible for the attacks.

3. Benue Farmers Protest Over Insecurity, Loss of Crops (December 2019)

Farmers in Benue State protested over the insecurity in the state, which has led to the loss of their crops. The protesters, who were mainly farmers from the Guma and Gwer West Local Government Areas, demanded that the government take immediate action to address the security challenges in the state.

4. Benue State Government to Establish Ranches for Herdsmen (November 2019)

The Benue State Government announced plans to establish ranches for herdsmen in the state. The move was aimed at addressing the perennial conflict between farmers and herdsmen in the state. The government also promised to provide compensation to farmers whose crops were destroyed by the herdsmen.

5. Benue Killings: 20 Killed, 10 Injured in Fresh Attack (October 2019)

Sahara Reporters reported that 20 people were killed and 10 injured in a fresh attack by suspected herdsmen in Benue State. The attack occurred in the early hours of October 14, 2019, in the Logo Local Government Area of the state.

These are just a few examples of the news updates from Benue State, Nigeria, as reported by Sahara Reporters. The state has been plagued by insecurity and conflicts between farmers and herdsmen, which has led to the loss of lives and property.