Benue State Violence Escalates with 23 Killed in New Attacks
posted 12th May 2025
Benue State Violence Escalates with 23 Killed in New Attacks
Benue State, Nigeria – May 12, 2025
At least 23 people have been killed in a fresh wave of attacks across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Benue State, Nigeria, according to reports from Africa Independent Television (AIT). The violence, part of an ongoing crisis in the region, has heightened fears among residents and renewed calls for urgent intervention by security forces.
The attacks, which occurred within the past 48 hours, targeted communities in the affected LGAs. Sources indicate that the killers are believed to be Fulani herdsmen, many of whom are reportedly not Nigerian nationals. The motive behind the attacks is suspected to be land grabbing and the displacement of indigenous populations, exacerbating tensions in the region. Benue State has long been plagued by conflicts involving armed groups, often linked to disputes over land, resources, and ethnic rivalries.
Local authorities have yet to release an official statement, but the rising death toll underscores the persistent security challenges in the state. Community leaders and residents are urging the federal government to deploy additional security personnel and implement lasting measures to curb the violence.
