Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Ukum LGA

April 22, 2025

‘No tolerance for rascality in Niger,’ Gov Bago orders arrest of people with dreadlocks

“No tolerance for rascality in Minna,” Mr Bago said in a viral video on X on Tuesday, “Anybody you find with dreadlocks, arrest him, shave his hair and fine him.”

Governor Umar Bago and dreadlocks used to illustrate this story
July 3, 2024

Governor Alia imposes 24-hour curfew in Ukum LGA due to security breaches

He said that the curfew was to ensure the safety and protection of the lives and property of the residents.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
April 9, 2024

Benue woman arrested with 317 live ammunition: Police

Two hundred live ammunition of a general purpose machine gun (GPMG) and 117 rounds of 7.6mm ammunition were recovered from the suspect, the police claimed.

LIVE AMMUNITION
October 5, 2023

Gov Alia says no ransom was paid for release of Benue commissioner

Kidnappers continue to hold former Chairman, Ukum LGA, Washima Erukaa and his cousin, kidnapped when he went to negotiate the release of Mr Erukaa.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
September 25, 2023
Matthew Aboh
May 9, 2022

Police arraign Benue man for wearing military T-shirt

The police said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 135 of the Penal code of Benue 2004.

Nigerian Military Attire