Four killed in Benue community attack as reprisal claims 20 cattle

Four radical person been killed aft suspected equipped herders attacked a assemblage successful Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

The incidental besides triggered a reprisal successful which astir 20 cattle were killed.

According to information sources who spoke with Zagazola Makama, the onslaught occurred astir 2 americium connected April 7, 2026, erstwhile equipped men stormed Agber-Chicha colony successful the Imadi Dem community.

The attackers reportedly opened occurrence connected residents, sidesplitting 4 radical connected the spot.
One different idiosyncratic was injured during the assault.

After receiving a distress call, information operatives were deployed to the area. The bodies of the victims were taken to a hospital, portion the injured idiosyncratic was rushed to the General Hospital successful Gbajimba for treatment.

Sources said the concern escalated soon aft the attack. Relatives of the victims reportedly carried retired a reprisal by targeting a herders’ colony successful Imande.

During the retaliatory action, astir 20 cattle were killed. One herder was besides reported missing.

Security authorities said they are moving to place and apprehension those liable for some t...