Deadly Herder Attacks Claim 16 Lives in Benue State

In Benue State, Nigeria, 16 people were killed in coordinated attacks by heavily armed herders in Makurdi and Katsina Ala local government areas. The attacks targeted villages near IDP camps, leading to protests and road blockades.

The assailants, suspected to be Fulani militia, engaged security personnel in deadly clashes, resulting in the loss of 10 security operatives. The incidents have raised concerns about the security of peasant farmers and the need for enhanced protection measures in the region.