BREAKING: Herdsmen launch fresh attack in North Bank axis of Makurdi, kill scores

Tragedy struck in the early hours of the morning as suspected herdsmen launched a brutal attack on Mtsewnem, Akondutyough village, located in the North Bank axis of Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

According to local sources, the assailants invaded the community around 3:00 a.m. while residents were asleep, leading to multiple fatalities and numerous injuries.

Although the exact number of casualties is yet to be confirmed, several people are feared dead.

Humanitarian advocate and rights campaigner, Ukan Kurugh, reacted to the violent assault, describing it as “deeply disturbing.”

The attack has once again raised concerns about the persistent insecurity and recurring clashes affecting rural communities in Benue State.

Authorities are expected to issue an official statement as investigations and emergency responses continue.

He wrote, “At 3:00 a.m. today, I received a heartbreaking distress call, accompanied by chilling video footage and photographs of yet another suspected herdsmen attack.

“This time, the horror unfolded in North Bank, less than a 40-minute drive from Makurdi town.

“These brazen attackers continue to strike with impunity, undeterred by the presence of state and federal authorities. They have defied the President, the Governor, and our entire security apparatus.

“To the wounded and to the families who lost loved ones, my heart grieves with you. Your pain is our pain. We will not turn away. We will not be silent. We are wide awake and we will continue to speak, to mourn, and to demand action.”

Meanwhile, efforts to reach the Benue State Police Command PRO, Edet Udeme were not successful as of the time of this report.