Sunday, July 5, 2026

Makurdi Magistrates’ Court

April 13, 2026

Benue court remands two for alleged possession of firearm

The prosecutor said the investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Court dock
October 18, 2024

Police arraign Okada rider for motorcycle theft 

The prosecutor said the offences contravened sections 97, 349, 266, 398 and 288 of the Penal Code Law of Benue, 2004.

Police
July 24, 2024

Carpenter jailed 18 months for stealing palm oil in restaurant

Police prosecutor said the convict admitted to committing the act during investigation.

Local Restuarant used to illustrate the story
September 12, 2023

Court remands six suspected cultists, armed robbers, others

She said the offences contravened the Robbery and Firearms Special Prohibition Act 2004.

Magistrates’ Court
August 25, 2023

Court remands farmer for attempted murder

According to the prosecutor, other members of the gang are still at large.

Magistrates’ Court
June 30, 2023

Benue man charged with defilement of 13-year-old; remanded in prison

Mrs Jack did not take the defendant’s plea, but rather ordered that the case file should be sent to the state director of public prosecutions for advice.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
November 8, 2022

Court remands farmer for alleged malicious damage of police post

The police charged Jiir Godwin with malicious damage, abduction, hostage taking, kidnapping and belonging to a secret cult .

Court room used to illustrate the story