Benue Youths Protest Herdsmen Killings: 15 Farmers Slain, Many Abducted
In Benue State, Nigeria, angry youths protested after herdsmen killed 15 farmers and abducted several others in the Agan community of Makurdi. The protesters demanded justice for the slain farmers.
The district head, Zaki Patrick Agbaka, confirmed the brutal killings and abductions by the herdsmen. The police are investigating the incident to determine the exact number of casualties.
Additionally, armed bandits abducted two Nigerian Immigration Service officers in Ukum local government area. The situation remains tense as the community mourns the loss of lives and demands action against the perpetrators.
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