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20th December, 2025
The police in Benue State have commenced investigation into the death of a woman, Miss Usange Janet, whose body was recovered from River Agbuu in Gwer East Local Government Area.
The deceased was reported missing on Dec. 11 after she left home for farm work in Mbabur community, where she was living with her elder sister and brother-in-law.
Residents told Benue Info-pedia that efforts to locate her after she failed to return led to the discovery of her slippers, a wheelbarrow and farm tools at the farm site, raising concerns about her safety.
Her body was later found in the river on Sunday by a local resident, who alerted members of the community.
The incident has reportedly triggered tension in the area, following allegations surrounding the circumstances of her death. Benue Info-pedia, gathered that a house belonging to a community member was later set ablaze by suspected relatives of the deceased, forcing the occupants to flee.
Community leaders and concerned residents have appealed to security agencies and the Gwer East Local Government authorities to intervene and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
They called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the death, urging that all those found culpable be brought to justice.
When contacted, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the area confirmed the incident and said investigation was ongoing.
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