Seven killed in fresh attack on Benue border community

At slightest 7 radical person reportedly mislaid their lives pursuing an onslaught connected Channel One, a borderline colony successful Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area (LGA), Benue State.

The battle was said to person occurred successful the aboriginal hours of Monday, April 27, 2026, according to sources wrong the community.

A section leader, Elder Joseph Anawa, confirmed the incidental to journalists successful Makurdi.

Anawa successful a connection said “I person gathered that today, 27/4/2026, astatine astir 13:00 hours reveals that suspected Fulani marauders person attacked “Channel One”, a borderline colony successful Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward, Logo LGA of Benue State, located on Arufu-Wukari road, Taraba State.

“Six radical were reportedly killed, including Mr. Akor Gwakyaa, Mr. Msooter Gwakyaa, Aondoungwa Michael, Vershima Michael, Terna Michael, Msughter Terzungwe and different whose sanction was not given.”

He further disclosed that 7 different residents sustained terrible injuries and are presently receiving attraction successful assorted hospitals successful Anyiin town.

Providing details of the incident, Anawa said a witnesser reported that “the attackers came successful ample numbers, equipped with firearms, and were connected motorcycles. It is alleged that the marauders are those camped astatine Shaor, 1 of the deserted villages that respective quality reports person identifi...