Nigeria: Deadly armed attacks reported in Benue and Plateau states

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Multiple deadly attacks by armed groups have been reported in Nigeria’s Benue and Plateau states. In Benue State, suspected attackers targeted several communities in the Ukum Local Government Area, including Mbaterem, Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina, Aboajio, and Ukpen. Reports indicate that many residents were killed and others injured during the early hours of Sunday. Local officials and lawmakers noted that the attacks appeared coordinated, with some reports citing at least 22 recovered bodies.

In Plateau State, violence has also escalated in the Mangu Local Government Area. An attack on the Bin-Per village, described by survivors as involving gunmen and machetes, reportedly left at least 24 people dead. Additionally, in the Jwak Maitumbi community, militia attacks resulted in several deaths and the destruction of approximately 45 residential structures, alongside the looting of valuables and destruction of crops.

Authorities in both states have responded to the violence. Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia commended security agencies for their prompt intervention and vowed continued support to protect residents. In Plateau, security forces have deployed to affected areas to prevent further escalation and investigate the incidents, which are often linked to long-standing communal tensions over land and resources.

Entities

Benue State · Benue State Police Command · Hyacinth Alia · Jonathan Modi · Mangu Local Government Area · Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria · Plateau State · Ukum Local Government Area

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] An attack in the Jwak Maitumbi community of Plateau State resulted in the destruction of approximately 45 houses. chronicle.ng · www.ghanamma.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Survivors reported that 24 people were killed during an attack on Bin-Per village in Plateau State. sahel-intelligence.com · newscentraltv.com · sapo.pt
[● 7 SOURCES] Armed attackers invaded several communities in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, on Sunday morning. www.premiumtimesng.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · blueprint.ng · www.gistmania.com · dailytrust.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] At least 22 bodies had been recovered following the attacks in Benue State as of Sunday. www.premiumtimesng.com
[DISPUTED] Armed attackers killed at least 20 people in the Amper community of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. tgnews.com.ng
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 45 houses were destroyed during an attack in the Jwak Maitumbi community of Plateau State. chronicle.ng · www.ghanamma.com
[DISPUTED] The Plateau State Police Command initially reported 18 casualties in an attack on the Amper community, though figures were expected to rise. tgnews.com.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] At least 24 people were killed during an attack on Bin-Per village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. sahel-intelligence.com · newscentraltv.com · sapo.pt
[● 7 SOURCES] Armed attackers killed and injured residents in several communities in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. www.premiumtimesng.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com · blueprint.ng · www.gistmania.com · dailytrust.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] As of Sunday, 22 corpses had been recovered following the attacks in Benue State. www.premiumtimesng.com