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The region known as Benue State was inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the Tiv, Idoma, and Igede people before it came under British colonial rule in 1904 as part of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. Benue-Plateau State was created in 1967, comprising present-day Benue and Plateau States. In 1976, Benue State was carved out from the former Benue-Plateau State. The city of Makurdi became the capital of Benue State in 1976, replacing the former capital, Gboko.