A tragic incident occurred in Benue State when secondary school students were mistakenly hit by stray bullets during a gun battle between Nigerian Army troops and armed bandits. The clash reportedly took place as security forces tried to repel an attack in the area, but the crossfire unfortunately affected innocent students nearby.

Eyewitnesses revealed that panic spread quickly within the community as students and teachers ran for safety. Some of the injured students were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while parents expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity in the region. Residents have called for stronger measures to protect schools and vulnerable children during such security operations.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the number of casualties, but community members are urging both the Army and government to ensure tighter control during engagements with criminals. The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for strategies that protect civilians, especially school children, from the dangers of ongoing insecurity in Benue State.