At least 11 people were killed as gunmen attacked Dikpo, Imande Gberihwa, and Utange council ward in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State, between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Residents reported that the assailants raided Tse-Ajo and Mbagena-Kpav villages, killing multiple people, including five members of the same family. Several houses were also set ablaze, and food supplies were destroyed.
Confirming the incident, Katsina-Ala LGA Chairman, Justine Shaku, said seven people sustained serious injuries, while many remain unaccounted for.
Reacting to the tragedy, Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the attacks and assured residents that security forces have been deployed to restore order and track down the perpetrators.
