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Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed calls for self-defence in response to ongoing violence in the state, favouring community policing instead. Speaking on AIT’s Kakaaki on Tuesday, Alia warned that arming civilians could worsen insecurity, urging grassroots-based policing as the safer...

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says President Tinubu has called for reconciliation and dialogue in addressing the state’s deadly violence, not just military action. The advice came during a private meeting involving SGF George Akume. Tinubu met Alia and Akume to confirm there’s no rift...

Benue youths are furious over Governor Hyacinth Alia’s delayed response to the brutal killings in Yelewata, accusing him of offering hollow sympathy without real action. As locals mourn, critics demand urgency, protection, and a shift from “copy-paste” condolences to concrete solutions...

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says some serving National Assembly members are behind the recent attacks on communities. He claimed during a Channels TV interview, citing findings from a judicial panel. Alia says top politicians are funding and sheltering attackers. He made the allegation...