Tag: Benue

  • 16 Feared Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

    16 Feared Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

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    By Paul Joseph No fewer than 16 people are feared to have been killed after suspected armed herdsmen launched a deadly overnight attack on Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, sparking protests by residents demanding urgent government intervention to end the persistent violence. The attackers reportedly stormed the community between 3:00…

  • 11 Feared Dead as Boat Carrying Mourners Capsizes in Benue

    11 Feared Dead as Boat Carrying Mourners Capsizes in Benue

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun At least 11 persons, including a pregnant woman and several children, are feared dead after a boat carrying mourners capsized on the River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were said to be returning to Daududawadawa, a riverine community located behind the Nigerian Army School of Military…