In a tragic incident of suspected ethnic violence, around 200 people have been killed in Nigeria’s Benue State, sparking international concern and condemnation.
Abuja: Around 200 people have been killed in a brutal attack in Benue State, Nigeria. The massacre is believed to be the result of an ongoing ethnic conflict. Eyewitnesses describe the scene as a humanitarian crisis, with the attacks allegedly taking place during the night and involving armed assailants who raided multiple villages.
According to reports, Christian farming communities were the primary targets of the attackers, suspected to be from nomadic herding groups. The scale and intensity of the assault have left authorities overwhelmed. Many of the victims were women and children, and entire families were wiped out.
Local officials have stated that the attacks appear to be part of a coordinated effort and may have involved foreign mercenaries. The exact number of casualties is yet to be confirmed due to the remoteness of the affected areas, but initial figures point to nearly 200 dead.
The Catholic Mission in the region has reported that many of the deceased were sheltering in church premises at the time of the assault. Despite repeated requests, adequate security support was not provided in time.
The Nigerian government and Benue State administration have yet to issue a detailed official statement on the incident, but investigations are underway, and the international community is calling for accountability and immediate intervention to prevent further escalation.
