| Submit your comments on this article |
| Africa Subsaharan |
| Armed herder bandits attack in Benue leave three dead, one injured |
| 2026-01-24 |
Text: Armed herder attacks in benue leave three dead, one injured By Zagazola Makama At least three people were killed and another injured in separate attacks by armed herder in Buruku, Okokolo, and Naka Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State on Thursday. In Mbakura Mbagen village, Buruku LGA, five gunmen reportedly stormed the community at about 3:30 a.m., killing John Kunde and Sughter Orbunde, both members of the state’s Civil Protection Guards. The assailants also abducted Aondowase Ager and seized a Bajaj motorcycle belonging to one of the victims. The victims’ bodies were later removed to the mortuary at Ugbema, while efforts continue to secure the release of the abducted individual. More at the link Related: Benue State: 2025-11-13 Jihad on Lake Chad: Why Trump is threatening to invade Nigeria Benue State: 2025-11-12 Benue: Army troops raid bandits’ hideout in Ukum, neutralise one, recover rifles Benue State: 2025-07-30 Fulani attacks moving south in Nigeria, impacting food security - Mission Network News |
| Posted by:badanov |