Nigeria: Armed herdsmen raid Umogidi, Benue State, kill 12

  1. Nigeria: Armed herdsmen raid Umogidi, Benue State, kill 12
Location:
Umogidi, Benue State, Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date: February 9, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0: 3.00
Deaths: 12
Fatalities type:
  • Civilian
Wounded: 15
DESCRIPTION::

Armed herdsmen launched an attack in Umogidi community, Benue State, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and several injuries. This incident occurred shortly after a previous attack where 10 people lost their lives. The assailants arrived on Thursday evening, shooting at victims indiscriminately. The victims included the informant's uncle and cousin. Alfred Omakwu, the Caretaker Chairman of Otukpo, confirmed the attack, stating that the herdsmen also clashed with deployed military and security personnel. Although calm has returned to the area, threats of further attacks persist. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, stated she had not yet received information regarding the incident.

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