…including a clergyman, have reportedly been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed herders on Abeda Shitile community in Gaambe-Tiev Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Eight others were also reportedly injured in the attack, which occurred on Tuesday. A resident of the community, who identified himse…

…gunshots echoed across the community. “The attack was suspected to be carried out by armed herders and started around 5pm when traders and other residents were preparing to leave the market. Suddenly, we heard heavy gunshots, and people began running in different directions to escape,” the community leader said. He exp…

…as of Friday. In Early July, at least 16 people were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders in Nobi. Later that month, suspected armed herders invaded Efeyi community and killed 15 people. PUNCH Metro reported that the suspects were reported to have stormed the community around 5am, shooting sporadically. Obi pra…

…action to end the activities of armed herdsmen in this country. For as long as we allow armed herders to keep tormenting Nigerians, there will be no end to the mass killing of Nigerians by the criminal gangs. This is just the saddest day for the people of Efeyi community,” he added. Prayers were offered for the repose…

…during a visit to Otukpo-Nobi, one of the communities recently attacked by suspected armed herders. The visit came weeks after gunmen attacked the community on July 12, 2026, killing at least 10 residents and leaving several others injured. Sharing a video from the visit on his Instagram page, 2Baba said the pain of Be…

…Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herders, occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 throwing residents into panic as they fled for safety. Those reported k!lled include Mr. Ermberga Akombu, his son, Ter Upool, and his daughter. One other person was…

…continued till past 9am. 14 people were k!lled mercilessly in Efeyi-Ugboju, while the armed herders responsible for the attacks k!lled another person at Ipom-Ugboju on Monday morning," the resident said. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, told journalists in Makurdi t…

…attacks on farmers, kidnappings, and violent confrontations allegedly perpetrated by armed herders. In some instances, lives have been lost, while many others have sustained injuries. Months ago, Fulani herdsmen destroyed farmland and crops belonging to Prof. Patrick Muoboghare in Edjekota Community. An agitated Muobog…

…then called on the government to take decisive action against open grazing and prevent armed herders and strangers from penetrating forests and farmlands in rural communities. Mrs Ekechukwu also commended the youths of Ohuhu land for their uncommon courage and determination in confronting criminal elements, saying thei…