Newlywed man, Jonathan Uko Ogah and his close friend, Gabriel Ogoda, were brutally murdered in Benue State.

[Augusta]

A newlywed man, Jonathan Uko Ogah and his close friend, Gabriel Ogoda, were brutally m8rdered in Benue State.


The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 4, 2025 along the Oju Awarji road in the Ullam axis of Gwer East Local Government Area of the state.


It was gathered that the victims were returning from Oju Local Government Area when they were reportedly ambushed by the armed men.


The attack has sent shockwaves through local communities, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for urgent action from government and security agencies.

 

[magnus2022]

The problem in Benue state Nigeria is becoming too complicated. A lot of issues have intermingled and it is very difficult to find what is actually the problem in Benue state. There is fulani herdmen, bandits, community rivalry, political power tussles etc. May God save Benue!

 

[Sanjeev]

That's sad!! Why were they killed? Were they militants or some known person?

 

[eLdavis]

This is really sad honestly, the whole country is in a state of insecurity, no where is actually safe.