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2 clusters · 14 sources · 1 days · First seen about 20 hours ago · Last updated about 15 hours ago

Armed attacks in Benue State, Nigeria

Overview

An armed group of approximately 200 individuals attacked the Ayilamo community in Benue State’s Logo Local Government Area, resulting in 12 deaths. The casualties included eight local residents and four mobile police officers. The assailants reportedly entered from neighboring Taraba State, engaging in a firefight with tactical units and setting fire to residential properties.

Local residents noted that the community has faced threats from armed groups for over two years, with some attributing the violence to rumors of mineral deposits in the region. Following the attack, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the incident. Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the DSS for the arrests and described the event as a “despicable attack on the peace-loving people of Ayilamo.”

Entities

Benue State · Ayilamo · Logo Local Government Area · Hyacinth Alia · Department of State Services

Timeline

about 15 hours ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Benue State Governor commends DSS over Ayilamo attack arrests
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the DSS for arresting three suspects linked to a deadly attack in Ayilamo that killed several civilians and four police officers.
about 20 hours ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Ayilamo attack kills 12, including four police officers in Benue State
Twelve people, including four mobile police officers and eight residents, were killed during an armed bandit invasion of Ayilamo in Benue State, Nigeria.

Sources

authorityngr.com · blueprint.ng · dailyreport.ng · dailytrust.com.ng · gistmania.com · idomavoice.com · kanyidaily.com · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · newscentral.africa · newtelegraphng.com · punchng.com · reportersatlarge.com · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com