Pastor Paul Adefarasin Granted Bail as Police Recover Stun Gun
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin was granted bail after being questioned over a viral video showing him with a gun-like object, later identified as a prohibited stun gun. Investigations into the matter are still ongoing.
Benue Assembly Demands Full Enforcement of Anti-Grazing Law
The Benue State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to fully enforce the 2017 anti-open grazing law following the recent massacre in Yelewata, Guma LGA, where armed herdsmen killed scores of villagers and destroyed homes.
Benue Killings: Governor Alia’s Aide Suspends Chief of Staff, CPS for Participating in Protest
The Principal Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor has indefinitely suspended his Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary for defying directives by joining a protest against the recent killings in the state.
Police Fire Teargas to Disperse Protesters in Benue as Military Begins Aerial Surveillance
Police in Benue State fired teargas to disperse protesters in Makurdi demonstrating against recent mass killings, as the military deployed aerial surveillance over affected communities following deadly attacks in Guma Local Government Area.
Benue Youths Protest Killings, Block Abuja-Makurdi Highway
Youths in Benue State staged a protest on Sunday, blocking the Abuja-Makurdi highway to demand an end to the recent wave of killings, following the deadly attack on Yelewata community where over 200 people were reportedly killed.
