Violence Erupts in Benue Village After Murder of Fulani Herder
In Anwul village, Benue State, violence broke out following the murder of a Fulani herder, leading to three deaths. Tensions escalated after a dispute over cattle grazing on farmland.
Suspected villagers allegedly killed the herder, triggering reprisal attacks. The Nigerian Army intervened to restore calm, with local leaders appealing for peace.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and conflicts between farmers and herders in the region.
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