|
Identifier |
IBD032615 |
|
Title |
Herdsmen Attack, Benue |
|
Description |
No fewer than 25 people were killed in an attack by suspected herders. Some residents were declared missing, raising fears that the number may rise. Properties were also destroyed and residents were displaced. |
|
Start date |
2025-06-12 |
|
End date |
2025-06-12 |
|
Duration |
1 Day(s) |
|
Place |
Mtswenem and Akondotyough Bawa communities in North Bank |
|
Number of death(s) |
25 |
|
Number of death(s) according to police |
NaN |
|
Number of death(s) according to press |
25 |
|
Protagonists |
armed gangs, community |
|
Relations |
community vs community |
|
Causes of violence |
cattle grazing, land issue |
|
Sources of information |
The Punch
(25 )
, Vanguard
(26 )
, Nigerian Tribune
(25 )
, Other newpapers 1
(25 )
|
|
LGA |
Makurdi |
