A Benue monarch, the Tor Sankera, HRH, Chief David Sevav has brought leaders of Kendev and Tyuluv Council Wards in Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State together in a bid to avert an emerging conflict between the two neighbouring communities. The meeting was convened as reports emerged that some youths from the Tyuluv axis had allegedly been terrorising residents of Kendev, creating tension and threatening the longstanding peace between both communities. DAILY POS gathered that the meeting, which took place at the palace of the Tor Sankera, had in attendance two District Heads, 10 Kindred Heads from both Wards, as well as elders, family heads and youth representatives. In his remarks, Chief Sevav said the meeting became imperative to address pertinent issues to forestall breakdown of law and order between the two communities. He wondered why Kendev and Tyuluv communities that have lived together peacefully over the years are dissenting into anarchy. The District Head of Tyuluv, Chief Deuti Azande, acknowledged the concerns raised by the Kendev community. He, alongside Kindred Heads and leaders from Tyuluv, openly apologized and pledged to curb the activities of errant youths. On his part, the District Head of Kendev, Chief Terfa Atondo, commended the Tor Sankera for what he described as a timely and impactful intervention. He urged his people to remain calm and support all efforts to strengthen peace with their neighbours.

Two members of the Epe community, 63-year-old Musbau Oloruntoyin Amsdau and 45-year-old Fuad Adebayo Amuni, have been arrested and brought before a magistrates’ court for allegedly vandalising and stealing assets belonging to the late Lagos political figure, Lanre Razak.

Their arrest followed a petition lodged by the Razak family, prompting operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command to launch an investigation.

Police reports indicate that on 7 September 2025, the duo allegedly broke into Kim Block Industry located in Ebute Afuye, Epe, a property owned by the late politician, where they reportedly destroyed the facility’s main gate and carted away iron rods and other items valued at about N5 million.

After the Oracle Unit of the Command concluded its inquiries, the two suspects were arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, malicious damage and stealing.

According to the police prosecutor, ASP Jimoh Joseph, the incident occurred on Ogunude Street, near Oluwa Market in Epe, and was carried out without any lawful justification.

He noted that the defendants were charged under Sections 411, 350 and 287 of the Lagos State Criminal Law of 2015.

Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Magistrate A.O. Alogba granted each defendant bail in the sum of N500,000, with two sureties in the same amount, and ordered their remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre until they meet the bail conditions.

The matter was adjourned to 16 December 2025 for mention.