Armed herdsmen kill 11 in fresh attack in north-central Nigeria

Armed herdsmen kill 11 in fresh attack in north-central Nigeria

Region has experienced surge in violence in last few months between farmers and herders - Anadolu Ajansı

BREAKING: Gunman kills four in Benue village attack — Akelicious

Atleast four persons were killed during a deadly attack by an armed militia in Afia, Ukum Local Government Area of the state. Akelicious was informed by intelligence sources that la suspected Tiv militia, popularly known as “Government,” allegedly armed with an AK-47 rifle, stormed his native village and began shooting at residents, moving from one village to another and killing victims at sight. Troops of the Nigerian army in collaboration with…

11 killed as armed herdsmen attack Benue Senator Emmanuel Udende’s Hometown

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Anyiin, the hometown of Senator Emmanuel Udende, who represents Benue North-East in the National Assemby on Tuesday. Governor Hyacinth Alia, who disclosed the incident during a high-level condolence visit led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu on Tuesday, […] The post 11 killed as armed herdsmen attack Benue Senator Emmanuel Udende’s Hometow…

Benue killings: Attackers are Malians speaking Fulani not...

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has said armed Fulani herders who attack the state are Malians and not Nigerians.Alia said the Hausa and Fulani these... #news, #herdsmen, #benue, #alia, #malian, #flyingeze

Benue Killings: It’s A Tragedy, An Evil And We Shall Defeat It – Tinubu – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

…Fresh Attack Claims 11 Lives And Still Counting – Tor Sankera … Assailants Are Foreigners – Alia MAKURDI – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the recent attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen that took place simultaneously in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state as evil and a tragedy. The President, who […]

Cleric condemns Benue killings, says it's ethnic cleansing - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

Our Reporter Worried by what he termed government inaction to stop the unwarranted killings in Benue state, a cleric, Evangelist Shaala Ukaa, yesterday, condemned in strong terms, the “ongoing massacre” in the state, labeling it a deliberate campaign of ethnic cleansing. In a statement made available to newsmen, he said that the wanton killings in Benue state is not a random violence but a calculated attempt to erase a people from the face of th…