Suspected herders kill five in fresh Benue attack

News Suspected herders kill five in fresh Benue attack Published on April 20, 2026 By Winner James Five people have been confirmed dead following a renewed attack in Benue State. Suspected armed herders reportedly stormed Tse Ameen community in Mbapa Council Ward, Gwer West Local Government Area, late Saturday night, launching a violent assault on residents. Eyewitnesses said the attackers struck while the community was asleep, leaving several casualties and others unaccounted for. A resident, who spoke anonymously during a phone interview on Monday, revealed that five bodies were discovered the following day, while many individuals remain missing. The source said, “Five corpses, which included three males and two females, were recovered yesterday (Sunday).” Police authorities also acknowledged the incident but gave a slightly different casualty figure. The spokesperson of the state command, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed that four bodies had been recovered. She said, “The incident is confirmed, four dead bodies were recovered.” Meanwhile, Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, expressed sympathy with residents of the affected area. Speaking while receiving recently freed abducted passengers at the Government House on Sunday, he called on security agencies to track down those responsible for the attack and bring them to justice. Don't Miss Nine terror informants arrested as troops raid Taraba hideouts You may like Police arrest seven suspected herdsmen over abduction of JAMB candidates in Benue Insecurity may disrupt 2027 elections in Benue — Lawmaker warns Gov Alia receives rescued Benue Links passengers, vows security crackdown Four feared dead, many missing as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community Ex-militant calls for return of fleeing Benue monarchs 2027: Amaechi, David Mark can’t deliver Rivers, Benue to ADC – Wike

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