17 July 2026 · Gwer East
Armed robbery in Benue
OpenWatch has recorded 125 reported armed robbery incidents in Benue State, 11 of them in the last 12 months. That is 9% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 11 of 37 among the states where armed robbery is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
11
Fatalities · 12 mo
15
Incidents · all-time
125
Fatalities · all-time
154
Latest reported armed robbery in Benue
3 July 2026
Gunmen ambushed and killed a former Benue State Secretary to the State Government and his driver while they were returning from Federal University Wukari to Benue State. A former aide confirmed the incident.
12 June 2026 · Ukum
Police killed three suspected armed robbers during a gun battle along the Vaase-Chito Road in Ukum LGA, recovering firearms and ammunition in the process.
10 June 2026 · Agatu
A public health worker was ambushed, killed, and beheaded by suspected armed herders in Benue South, raising concerns about the security situation in the area.
8 June 2026 · Ukum
Police thwarted an armed robbery attempt along the Vaase–Chito Road, resulting in the death of three suspected robbers during a gunfight. The suspects were reportedly attacking travelers when security operatives intervened.
9 March 2026 · Gboko
A point-of-sale operator was shot dead by suspected armed robbers during a robbery in Gboko, Benue State. The attackers fled with cash from the POS stand after the incident.
4 March 2026 · Katsina-Ala
Armed bandits attacked a Civil Protection Guard checkpoint in Abaji Town, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. Security forces responded quickly, securing the area and arresting two suspects.
18 February 2026 · Logo
Two farmers were remanded for allegedly robbing and killing another farmer in Ugba, Benue State. They reportedly used an iron rod to kill the victim and stole his motorcycle and cash.
1 November 2025 · Logo
Gunmen killed a former councillor and robbed several passengers along the Ayilamo–Anyiin road in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The assailants blocked the road and physically assaulted some victims before fleeing.
24 October 2025 · Otukpo
Police in Benue State arrested four suspects in Otukpo for allegedly snatching a Mercedes-Benz SUV at gunpoint in Owerri, Imo State. The vehicle was intercepted on October 24, 2025, and items related to the crime were recovered.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as armed robbery in Benue State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 17 July 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Benue risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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