NIGERIA: THE GATHERING STORM
Johan Viljoen, Reabetswe Tloubatla
2 November 2023

 

Benue State
Below is an unedited version of the latest report from the Diocese of Makurdi Foundation for Justice, Development and Peace:

UPDATE ON THE HERDERS ATTACK ON CHRISTIAN FARMERS

Incident Report: In Udayagba, Daudu, Guma Local GovernmentPhoto of people in distress
Dates of Attack: 26th & 27th October, 2023
Time of Attack: Approximately 5PM and 10AM
Number of Victims: 3
Year of Attacks: October 2023 – Till Date
Location of Attack: Udayagba, Daudu, Guma LGA, Benue State

 

Overview:

This report is based on the incident that led to the speculated roadblock along Makurdi/Lafia Road on the 26th and 27th of October, 2023 respectively. It was confirmed that there was no roadblock by the herdsmen but that the armed herdsmen were positioned on the highway and shooting at anyone on sight. The military personnel along the area created the roadblock to prevent indigenes from getting into the shots being fired.

Read more here: Nigeria Report

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