Three killed as armed attackers strike Benue community again

Again, four killed, 10 injured in fresh Benue herdsmen attack

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four persons and injured 10 others in renewed attacks on communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The attacks, which lasted two days, targeted farmers working on their farmlands in Anyiase, Moon Council Ward, and later passengers attempting to flee the affected communities. […] The post Again, four killed, 10 injured in fresh Benue herdsmen attack appeared f…

Three killed as armed attackers strike Benue community again

At least three persons have lost their lives following renewed attacks by suspected armed assailants in Anyiase community, Moon Council Ward of Kwande Local Government Area in Benue State. Residents said the violence occurred between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, less than 24 hours after another deadly attack was reported in a rural community in Okpokwu Local Government Area. […] Three killed as armed attackers strike Benue community ag…

3 killed in another attack on Benue community

At least three people have been killed in separate attacks by armed invaders in Anyiase community of Moon Council Ward in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said the incident happened between Thursday and Friday morning, barley 24-hour after an attack on another rural community in Okpokwu LGA. A former Supervisory Councillor in the local government, Akerigba Lawrence, said the attackers invaded farms at Anyiase in Moon Council W…

Three k!lled in another attack on Benue community - Newsy People

At least three people have been k!lled in separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Anyiase community of Moon Council Ward in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said the incident happened between Thursday and Friday morning, July 3, 2026 barley 24-hour after an attack on another rural community in Okpokwu Local Government Area. Supervisory Councillor in the local government, Akerigba Lawrence, said the attackers invaded fa…

Tension as gunmen attack community, kill 3 in fresh attack

Gunmen killed three in Anyiase, Benue State, during a fresh attack, following another assault in Okpokwu. A rising wave of violence in rural communities continues.