Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court

March 13, 2026

Two jailed for attempting to steal CBN cables

Messrs Ogwuche and Alfa cut and damaged intrusion alarm cables valued at N520,000 at the perimeter fence of the CBN office in Makurdi.

PRISON INMATES
March 10, 2026

Two farmers remanded over alleged murder, robbery

The prosecutor said the suspects were arrested during police investigation and they confessed to committing the crime.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
October 22, 2025

Six farmers arrested, remanded for murder of Benue woman

The chief magistrate, Kevin Mbanongun, did not take their pleas due to a lack of jurisdiction over the matter.

Policemen
September 10, 2025

Cleric, 34, remanded for allegedly raping church member during prayer session

The magistrate adjourned the matter until October 8, for further mention.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
September 10, 2025

Court remands two minors for alleged attempted extortion

The magistrate did not take their pleas for want of jurisdiction.

Court room
August 21, 2025

Court remands two farmers for alleged terrorism in Benue community

The magistrate adjourned the matter until October 16, 2025, for further mention.

Benue State emblem
November 21, 2024

Court remands three farmers over alleged murder

The prosecutor said the complainant alleged that he received a phone call from an unknown person on August 15.

Court room
October 30, 2024

Court remands man for calling Benue’s Gov Alia ‘chronic womaniser’ in social media post

Mr Ingyatu reported that the suspect posted on a Facebook account bearing Terna Sunday Tyo that “the governor is a chronic womaniser’.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
July 9, 2024

Court remands six for alleged cow theft in Benue

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges against them when the case was mentioned.

Cows
May 2, 2024

Police arrest activist for alleged defamation of Governor Alia’s aide on Facebook

Mr Mojekwu is charged with criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking and defamation of character.