US EditionBenue LG chairman imposes curfew amid renewed killings
- A coordinated series of assaults by armed herdsmen across four Local Government Areas in Benue State on May 9 and 10, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 23 individuals.
- The attacks came amid recurring conflicts involving Fulani herders and farming communities, with armed groups taking advantage of the unrest to carry out assaults and intimidate local residents.
- Attackers set several homes on fire, looted food supplies, injured many including children and a motorcycle rider, and displaced residents in communities such as Turan and Jato-Acka.
- Local officials confirmed fatalities included nine in Logo LGA, eight in Ukum, three in Guma, and three in Kwande, and the Gwer West council imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew starting 6:30 p.m. To curb insecurity.
- The renewed violence highlights ongoing instability driven by conflicts between herders and farmers, with persistent threats to safety in Benue communities.
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Benue LG chairman imposes curfew amid renewed killings
The Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State, Ormin Torsar Victor, has ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew to curb rising insecurity in the area. In a statement issued on Sunday, Victor said the curfew, which begins at 6:30 p.m. daily, takes immediate effect and applies to all movement into and out of the local government. “This directive takes immediate effect,” the chairman stated. “With this Executive directive, people coming into…
23 killed in renewed attacks on Benue LGAs - Daily Trust
At least 23 persons have reportedly been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. Daily Trust reports that the affected LGAs include: Guma, Logo, Ukum, and Kwande. Residents told our correspondent that the latest wave of attacks has forced many to flee their communities, as the attacks had become to frequent. The witnesses said that nine people were killed in Logo LGA, eight in Ukum, whi…
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