Tag: Benue State Government
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Benue gov’t to arm state security agencies with AK – 47 rifles
Benue State Government has promised to arm its locally formed security agencies with AK-47 rifles. The State Governor, Samuel Ortom made the revelation on Thursday during the unveiling of the state’s security outfit known as Community Volunteer Guards. He pledged that his administration would legally procure AK-47, AK-49 and other sophisticated weapons for the group.…
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Benue restricts Okada operations in Benue over security concerns
The Benue State Government has announced the restriction of the activities of motorcyclists popularly known as Okada across the state from 6 am to 8 pm. This was part of the resolutions of the State Security Council meeting in Government House, Makurdi on Wednesday. Briefing journalists about the outcome, the State Governor, Samuel Ortom said…
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Alleged misappropriation of funds: EFCC denies investigating Ortom, Benue State Govt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied investigating the accounts, appropriation and administration of funds of the government of Benue State. It faulted insinuations that it was working to cripple the government. The commission said it was only investigating some officials of the state government against who some citizens made allegations of diversion…