13 Killed As Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

Thirteen victims have been killed as suspected herdsmen with sophisticated weapons invaded Azege settlement, Mbaya, Tombo Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.

The attack occurred around 7 a.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

The attacks have led to numerous deaths, arson, and the destruction of farmlands and crops.

Azege is the hometown of Hon. Benjamin Uzenda, the immediate past Caretaker Chairman of Logo Local Government.

Uzenda confirmed the attack to The Nation, stating that herdsmen had previously attempted to overrun Azege in the past two months.

“They were armed with sophisticated weapons, and immediately open fire on residents who were preparing to attend morning church service," Hon.Uzenda said.

“It’s looks like coordinated planned attacks as they opened fire on the harmless villages, butchered some bodies after shooting them and gunned down women and children.

“The Invaders operated from houses and fled before security personnel arrived at the scene of the incident."

Many residents have deserted the area for fear of the unknown.

Azege settlement is a 30 minutes drive away from Ayilamo, the headquarters of Tombo ward ,which has also been under several bloody attacks and killings.

It was gathered that at the Ayilamo PHC, some of the wounded from gun shot were conveyed in for treatment.

Chairman of the Council, Hon Clement was said to have made arrangements to visit the scene of the incident.