There is fresh tension in Benue state as 100 people were reportedly gunned down following an attack from suspected armed herders in a town bordering Nasarawa state.

Makurdi, Benue state - Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, on Monday, June 16, opened up on a truce-seeking meeting he held with President Bola Tinubu and George Akume, secretary to the government ...

The Nation Newspaper Benue under siege, says Alia. Monday, June 16, 2025 Advertise With Us E-paper. News; ... Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia said yesterday that the state is under security siege.

At least 100 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen on a village in Nigeria's central Benue state, Amnesty International Nigeria said Saturday.

In May, 42 people were killed in a series of attacks across Benue state, according to media reports. In April, 56 were reportedly killed by herders during the Easter period.

Gunmen killed at least 20 people during an attack on a village in Nigeria's north-central Benue state over the weekend, a local official said. Skip to content Menu Today's paper.

This report compiles the five deadliest gunmen attacks in Benue State, highlighting the scale of destruction and human loss in each case. Recommended For You Local 2025-07-17T14:40:50+00:00.

After a scene of horror in which around 200 people were "brutally killed" in Yelwata, in Benue state, Nigeria, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims, calling it a "terrible massacre." ...

Benue State is home to a rich mix of tribes, cultures, and languages. From the Tiv to the Idoma, learn about the unique customs and people that make up the Food Basket of the Nation.

The Gwer West and Apa areas of Benue state have witnessed an uptick in attacks in recent months. Last week, gunmen killed at least 20 people in an attack on the village of Aondona, in Gwer West.

Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia, has distanced himself and his administration from the visit of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state. There have been ...

(Reuters) -At least 100 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen on a village in Nigeria's central Benue state, Amnesty International Nigeria said Saturday. The attack took place from late ...