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  • Six Youths Arrested For Booing APC Governor Over Burial Dispute

    Six Youths Arrested For Booing APC Governor Over Burial Dispute

    Culled From Ejesgist

    Angry youths in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA of Benue State, reportedly attacked the convoy of the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday.

    The protest erupted over plans to bury the proprietor of Vaatia College, Engr Michael Vaatia, within the school premises located in their community.

    The youths from Ugondu community pelted the governor’s convoy with stones, expressing their opposition to the burial within the school premises.

    Six of the protesting youths were subsequently arrested by the police for their actions.
    Governor Alia had visited Vaatia College to assess the preparations for the burial of Engr Vaatia, who recently passed on. The deceased, who was the proprietor of the college, was scheduled to be buried within the school premises on Thursday.

    The angry youths reportedly invaded the school and damaged the grave. They disrupted proceedings as security escorts attempted to prevent them from accessing the school. The governor’s entourage was also reportedly trapped outside.

    Responding to the situation, the police special unit, Operation Zenda, was called in, resulting in the arrest of several of the protesting youths.

    The governor, addressed leaders of the Ugondu community, and cautioned against actions that could create chaos and disunity in the state.

    Governor Alia stated, “I have come to correct some misgivings that happened in the rulership of your son as governor. I sent both the Tiv, Idoma, and other tribes overseas for training without discrimination. I want to believe you, the traditional and community leaders, denying involvement in what has happened. Surely, some youths arrested will make confessions, and if they mention your name, be ready to go and answer.”

    He highlighted the peaceful burials of individuals from different tribes in Makurdi town over the past week and called for calm. The governor assured students of safety during and after the burial, directing the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to ensure peace prevails during the wake-keep and burial scheduled for Thursday.

    As of the time of this report, reconstruction of the damaged grave by the irate Ugondu youths was underway ahead of the interment of the deceased proprietor.

     

  • BREAKING: Benue Community Allegedly Bans Married Women From Wearing Trousers, Mini-skirts ••••••

    BREAKING: Benue Community Allegedly Bans Married Women From Wearing Trousers, Mini-skirts ••••••

    Efekwo, community in Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State has allegedly banned married women from wearing trousers, mini-skirts and other see-through-dresses. Idoma Voice reported.

    According to a Facebook user who shared the news on the platform, the community has initiated a law forbidding women from wearing trousers and mini-skirts.

    The Facebook user with the username James Anyebe wrote; “The supreme council has initiated a law forbidding married women from wearing Trousers and Mini-skirts in EFEKWO.”

    The news got mixed reactions. Replying to the post, a Facebook user, Akor John wrote; “Hope the initiators of this law you guys are celebrating understand what fundamental human rights are? The Constitution of Nigeria reign supreme if there are contradictions. I don’t celebrate what will not last. This is my candid shot.”

    Another Facebook user, John O Adoyi wrote; “Is a good development. However, the Council would have allow their consciences to guide and judge them. “Personal opinion”.

    Lending his opinion, Adoyi Gideon wrote; “Even in sharia law immorality & extra marital affairs still abound. Trousers, shorts, mini-wares, wrappers, sexy-dress & corporate/native outfits has nothing wrong on their own. If used with all sense of decency & modesty either privately or publicly according to functions with reverence to God’s law and unlawful seduction . _Personal Opinion.”

    That law looks like Sharia law or have they Islamized Efekwo too?”

    Another Facebook user, Mary Ameh Ocheme wrote: “Let them make sure they buy rappers and share for the married women from time to time, i hate what i dont like.”

    Efekwo is a community in Otukpa, the headquarter of Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. It is the seat of Federal Medical Center, Makurdi, Efekwo outreach center.

    The community leaders are yet to react to the report making rounds on the new media, as at the time of filing this report as efforts to reach the Benue state Commissioner of Culture, Tourism and Chieftaincy Affairs has not yielded any result.