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At least 11 people have been killed, with several others injured, following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Mbagena community in Mchihe Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, News360 Nigeria reports.

According to local sources, the attackers also set houses ablaze and looted food barns, leaving the community in distress.

A resident explained that the armed assailants first invaded the community on Friday night, then returned on Saturday around 7 p.m. in larger numbers, unleashing terror.

“They came back, shooting and killing anyone in sight. They also burnt homes and destroyed farm produce stored in food barns,” the source said.

As of Sunday morning, 11 bodies had been recovered, while several others remain missing. Many injured victims have been taken to hospitals in Katsina-Ala Town for treatment.

Confirming the incident, Chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA, Mr. Justin Shaku, described it as an unprovoked attack.

“The killings occurred between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday. About 11 people lost their lives, while seven others with serious injuries are receiving treatment in undisclosed hospitals,” he said.

He further disclosed that he was at the scene alongside a member of the House of Representatives representing Sankera axis, working with the locals to arrange burials and assist affected families.

President General of Mzough U Tiv (MUT) Worldwide, Chief Iorbee Ihagh, condemned the attack and urged authorities to deploy more security personnel to the affected area to prevent further bloodshed.

Reacting to the incident, Governor Hyacinth Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, expressed deep condolences to the affected families and condemned the loss of innocent lives and destruction of homes.

“This level of cruelty is deeply offensive and will not be tolerated,” the Governor said.

He assured the public that those responsible would be brought to justice, stating that security forces had already been deployed to the troubled area.

“We are working closely with local law enforcement and community leaders to ensure our people can live peacefully, free from fear and violence,” he added.

Governor Alia also urged Benue residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, emphasizing that security remains a top priority for his administration.

“Together, we will overcome this challenge and strengthen our resolve to protect our homes and loved ones.”

As of press time, efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Catherine Anene, for official comments were unsuccessful.

MAR2012:
Again, 70 views and only 1 reaction from Nairalanders.

What is the crime of Benue people against Nigeria?

These people are being wiped out,.and it seems Nigerians are happy about it or perhaps they don't care.

Is Nigerian Army giving tactical support to these Jihardists.

They won't do anything now, but if the people of Benue decided to defend themselves, then the Army start one "Operation Nonsense"..

I am.ashamed.thr be called a Nigerian.

Meti99:
Because Nigerians are tired of same news pattern where Benue people are always the victims..
When will Benue people wise up.
Do something and see how Nigerians will que behind you

Rekyz:
At this point, the Benue people should take up arms and defend themselves. If the government can't protect them against these marauding herders, they should protect themselves

MAR2012:
Again, 70 views and only 1 reaction from Nairalanders.

What is the crime of Benue people against Nigeria?

These people are being wiped out,.and it seems Nigerians are happy about it or perhaps they don't care.

Is Nigerian Army giving tactical support to these Jihardists.

They won't do anything now, but if the people of Benue decided to defend themselves, then the Army start one "Operation Nonsense"..

I am.ashamed.thr be called a Nigerian.

MAR2012:
Again, 70 views and only 1 reaction from Nairalanders.

What is the crime of Benue people against Nigeria?

These people are being wiped out,.and it seems Nigerians are happy about it or perhaps they don't care.

Is Nigerian Army giving tactical support to these Jihardists.

They won't do anything now, but if the people of Benue decided to defend themselves, then the Army start one "Operation Nonsense"..

I am.ashamed.thr be called a Nigerian.

MAR2012:
Again, 70 views and only 1 reaction from Nairalanders.

What is the crime of Benue people against Nigeria?

These people are being wiped out,.and it seems Nigerians are happy about it or perhaps they don't care.

Is Nigerian Army giving tactical support to these Jihardists.

They won't do anything now, but if the people of Benue decided to defend themselves, then the Army start one "Operation Nonsense"..

I am.ashamed.thr be called a Nigerian.

eagleu:
Very sad indeed.
Nigeria is like the Savannah where 3 or 4 lions lay ambush and attack a large herd of buffaloes numbering 100s. Note each buffalo weighs 3x more than 1 lion. These lions figured out a way to terrorize the buffaloes, scatter them, and them pick them out one by one for dinner.
The Fulani plan in Nigeria didn't start today, 50 years ago they figured out a way to turn Nigeria, especially the Benue Plateau people into killers of Igbo people, for no good reason--- really. The mostly Christian Igbos were the only obstacle to their dream of conquering Nigeria. Fulanis recruited the Gowons, the Danjumas, and the Usenis to decimate Igbos, and they surely did.
Today, Gowon "prays" while Danjuma is busy enjoying the loot of the war with very productive oil field. His kinsmen? Well, they're now mostly in IDP camps while their villages have taken over by Fulanis from foreign countries, and of course their villages have been since renamed with befitting Fulani names.
When you tolerate or participate in evil on your neighbors, don't forget that you are next in line.

MAR2012:
I don't think so.

Once they rise up to defend themselves, Nigerian Army will.tise up against them
That's the pattern.

MAR2012:
I don't think so.

Once they rise up to defend themselves, Nigerian Army will.tise up against them
That's the pattern.

Bendeco02:
Are you not ashamed of saying this?

Is fulani people still ruling?

Are you now saying that they are the one still controlling our government?

Stop saying rubbish

Most Nigeria tribe especially northern tribes are timid. They kill them and they aleasy move on like nothing happened.

omoredia:
These are terrorists and not herdsmen. Pls we can't solve a problem by tagging it with the wrong name. They are the same as hamas, boko haram, isis etc.

eagleu:
Very sad indeed.
Nigeria is like the Savannah where 3 or 4 lions lay ambush and attack a large herd of buffaloes numbering 100s. Note each buffalo weighs 3x more than 1 lion. These lions figured out a way to terrorize the buffaloes, scatter them, and them pick them out one by one for dinner.
The Fulani plan in Nigeria didn't start today, 50 years ago they figured out a way to turn Nigeria, especially the Benue Plateau people into killers of Igbo people, for no good reason--- really. The mostly Christian Igbos were the only obstacle to their dream of conquering Nigeria. Fulanis recruited the Gowons, the Danjumas, and the Usenis to decimate Igbos, and they surely did.
Today, Gowon "prays" while Danjuma is busy enjoying the loot of the war with very productive oil field. His kinsmen? Well, they're now mostly in IDP camps while their villages have taken over by Fulanis from foreign countries, and of course their villages have been since renamed with befitting Fulani names.
When you tolerate or participate in evil on your neighbors, don't forget that you are next in line.

Gandollar:
Yes Nigerian army will rise against them if they defend themselves.

Where's the rubbish?

Ttipsy:
Shame on federal government

Highways:
Where Are The Cows? Is Evans A Herdsman?'


When Funke Olakurin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti was murdered instead of Bola Tinubu to make sure that the perpetrators were brought to book, he ended up making fun of the death of the young lady by turning everything into tribalism by showing his hates for Igbos.


Tinubu has never spoken against the deadly activities of Fulani herdsmen across the country

The same stand Adeyinka Grandson gave on the death of Fasoranti's daughter is where Tinubu, the leader of the Yoruba Conservatives stands. Please see Tinubu's video below. pic.twitter.com/COhiSvabqW

— Adeyinka Grandson (@deyinkagrandson) July 14, 2019

Mrs Olakunrin died of gunshot wounds in July 2019 after her vehicle was attacked by armed men, suspected to be marauding Fulani bandits whose violent activities had reached a frightening level across the southwest states.


Those arrested suspects include Lawal Mazaje, 40, from Felele area of Kogi State; Adamu Adamu, 50, from Jada area of Adamawa State; Mohammed Usman, 26, from Illela area of Sokoto State and Auwal Abubakar, 25, from Shinkafi area of Zamfara State....

However, the leader of the team, identified only as Tambaya, and three others are yet to be found.

Tambaya has been declared wanted by the police and he is said to be capable of communicating in Hausa, Fulfude and Pidgin English.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/388382-afenifere-police-speak-on-arrest-of-alleged-killers-of-fasorantis-daughter.html

Bendeco02:
Stop involving Nigeria Army

Fulani man is not the president or chief of army staff.

Keep repeating the rubbish as excuse while fulani keep killing. Also tell us that army are the ones leading them to the attack.