Benue: Court remands ex-councillor for allegedly assaulting woman

Nigerian Tribune | 03-09-2026 02:23pm |

A former councillor of Awume-Icho Ward in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, Daniel Ujah, has been remanded in the Otukpo Correctional Centre. He faces charges of alleged torture, assault, and attempted killing of a woman. The remand order was issued by the presiding magistrate of Upper Area Court 2 in Otukpo, Hasia Garuba. The case highlights ongoing legal actions against public officials accused of misconduct.

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