Benue killings: Only three LGs under attack, there’s frustration – Gov Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State recently addressed the ongoing violence in the state, stating that only three local government areas are currently under attack. His administration has reportedly reduced the scale of these attacks significantly over time. Initially, 17 local governments faced attacks, but Governor Alia noted that through concerted efforts, this number has […]
Catholic Priests Laments As Herdsmen Kill 50, Shut 15 Churches In Makurdi
In Makurdi Diocese, at least 15 Catholic churches have been forced to close because armed herders have been attacking local communities. The violence has made it impossible for church members and priests to stay in these areas. Rev. Fr. Joseph Beba, who leads the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association in Makurdi, spoke to journalists about […]
Benue killings: Stakeholders lament herdsmen persistent attacks, proffer solution
People in Benue State, Nigeria, are deeply worried as attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen continue to rise. These attacks, along with kidnapping, cult violence, and other crimes, have made life dangerous for many residents—especially farmers. Farming is now difficult because many farmers are scared to return to their land. Bandits and herdsmen have attacked villages, […]