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The confrontation ended after an intervention by the Benue State Police Commissioner. [4] Governor Samuel Ortom the next day reiterated statements for civilians to defend themselves against bandits and herdsmen. [6] The Security Adviser to Ortom, Lt. Col. Paul Hemba, stated that the death toll was likely to increase as bodies were still being ...
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According to the Nigerian politician Senator David Mark, over 500 people have been killed. [7] [8] However, this number has been disputed.The Inspector General of Police (IGP) said as reported by Punch Nigeria newspaper that "I was around, I travelled to Benue State, I did not see where 300 people were buried."
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Benue State is a diverse, agriculture-based state in the Middle Belt; although it is nicknamed the "Food Basket of the Nation" and has vast natural resources, Benue has faced challenges in security as inter-ethnic violence and conflict between herders and farmers heavily affect the state. The overproliferation of weaponry and increased pressure ...
In 2017, president Muhammadu Buhari appointed Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as Benue state resident electoral commissioner. To address the prevalence of disenfranchisement of Internally displaced person , Nentawe was involved in the successful management of voting in IDP camp and for people living with disabilities.
The 2019 Benue State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9, 2019. Incumbent PDP Governor Samuel Ortom won re-election for a second term, defeating APC Emmanuel ...
Benson Abounu (born 3 July 1949) is a Nigerian politician who served as the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Nigeria from 29 May 2015 to 29 May 2023. [1] He was elected as the running mate to Governor Samuel L. Ortom in 2015 under the All Progressive Congress (APC).