Gunmen Kill Farmer in Benue, Heightening Rural Insecurity

Gunmen attacked and killed a farmer in Benue State, cutting off his hand and causing residents to flee villages due to heightened fear of rural insecurity. The attack occurred in Tse Uyoo village, Ukum Local Government Area, with similar incidents reported in neighboring areas.

Farmers are being chased away from their farmlands across different LGAs, leading to concerns about food scarcity. The situation has prompted residents to abandon communities out of fear of further violence, exacerbating the security challenges in the region.