A former councillor representing Awume-Icho Ward in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, Daniel Ujah, has been remanded at the Otukpo Correctional Centre over allegations of assault and attempted culpable homicide.

Ujah, 43, was arraigned before the Upper Area Court 2 in Otukpo by the Nigeria Police over charges including criminal trespass, intimidation, use of criminal force, assault causing grievous harm and attempted culpable homicide.

The case, filed under First Information Report (FIR) number CR33/2026, reportedly followed a petition submitted by Rebecca Adole to the Area Commander’s Office of the Nigeria Police in Otukpo.

According to the police allegations, the incident occurred on August 28, 2026, at Akwutulo in Awume, where Ujah allegedly entered the compound of Adole’s mother, Amina Iduh, and attacked her.

The FIR stated that Iduh had returned from the farm when she was allegedly confronted by Ujah, who reportedly beat her several times before pushing her into a fire.

The incident allegedly left the woman with injuries, while parts of her clothing were burnt. She was subsequently taken to a hospital in Onyagede, Ohimini Local Government Area, where she was receiving treatment.

The police further alleged that Ujah threatened to kill the woman and claimed that nobody would be able to stop him.

When the matter came up for mention before Magistrate Hasia Garuba on Wednesday, Ujah pleaded not guilty to the allegations.

His lawyer, Rev. O. Simon, who appeared on behalf of P.O. Ella, applied for bail for the defendant.

However, the prosecution, represented by Inspector Nancy Alechenu, opposed the bail application.

After considering the matter, the court ordered that Ujah be remanded at the Otukpo Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.

The case was subsequently adjourned until September 22, 2026, for further mention.

Ujah remains presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty by a competent court.