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Nigerian senator Abah Moro, who represents Odugbeho's area of Benue in the Nigerian Senate, condemned the attack and stated 40 people were killed. [3] The spokesman for the Benue State police stated that the police had knowledge of the attack and would send reinforcements from Operation Whirl Stroke to the area. [ 6 ]
Nigeria has been facing a conflict between Christian farmers and Fulani herdsmen in the center and northern parts of the country since 1999. The fighting has been a cycle, and many attacks are often against innocent herders or farmers as reprisal and retaliation attacks against others.
Afterwards, several small scale attacks continued through Benue State and central Nigeria. [11] Senator Mark later claimed he was fortunate to escape an ambush by suspected assailants, on a condolence visit to the area. [12] President Buhari and members of the Nigerian security apparatus were criticised for their handling of the situation. [13 ...
Benue State, which is located in the North Central region of Nigeria, has a total population of 4,253,641 in the 2006 census, with an average population density of 99 persons per km 2. This makes Benue the 9th most populous state in Nigeria. However, the distribution of the population according to Local government areas shows marked duality. [12]
Naka Benue is a name one of the prominent founders of the town and grandson of Asha (Onmbaasha) Ahsa-Tor In April 2018, Naka town was thrown into mourning when military men allegedly stormed the town and burnt down about 200 houses as reported by several media houses including the BBC.
On May 7, 2024, there was a flooding incident in Makurdi, Benue State, that affected various communities and vacuated many people. The event overwhelmed homes, businesses, and infrastructure. There by causing damages to buildings, social resources and agriculture of the immediate environment.
Benue-Plateau State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 27 May 1967 from parts of the Northern Region and existed until 3 February 1976, when it was divided into two states - Benue and Plateau. Its capital city was Jos, the current capital of standalone Plateau State. [1] [2]
Bus Stand, Abuja, Nigeria 71 Two bombs exploded in a crowded bus station in the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria. [46] 2014 Gamboru Ngala massacre: 2014-05-06 Gamboru, Borno, Nigeria 300+ [47] Militants attacked at night and set houses ablaze. When people tried to escape, they were shot dead. [48] Gwoza massacre: 2014-06-02 Gwoza, Borno, Nigeria 200 ...