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Death toll of suspected herders attacks in Nigeria rises to 72

On: April 22, 2025

The death toll of recent attacks by suspected armed herders in Nigeria’s central state of Benue has risen to 72, local authorities said on Monday. The deadly attacks happened in communities in the Ukum local government area of the state between Thursday and Friday night. Local authorities saidContinue Reading

Death toll of attacks by suspected herders rises to 56 in central Nigeria: official

By: ghanaeyereport

On: April 20, 2025

In: World

Coordinated attacks by suspected armed herders in Nigeria’s central state of Benue have left at least 56 people dead so far, as local security agencies and volunteers continue to comb nearby bushes for more bodies, a senior official has said. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Hyacinth Alia, governor ofContinue Reading