|
Identifier |
IBD035647 |
|
Title |
Gunmen Attack, Benue |
|
Description |
10 people were killed, and several others were injured following attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on several communities. Hundreds of residents fled their homes to neighbouring communities for safety. |
|
Start date |
2026-08-16 |
|
End date |
2026-08-16 |
|
Duration |
1 Day(s) |
|
Place |
Mbazun Mbaterem, including Tse Yawe, Ikpuu (Kpuu), Ter Ukum Orkaa Kaave and Tse Kyaave communities |
|
Number of death(s) |
10 |
|
Number of death(s) according to police |
NaN |
|
Number of death(s) according to press |
10 |
|
Protagonists |
armed gangs, community |
|
Relations |
community vs community |
|
Causes of violence |
cattle grazing, land issue |
|
Sources of information |
Daily Trust
(10 )
, Vanguard
(10 )
, Leadership
(10 )
|
|
LGA |
Ukum |
