There was heightened tension in Ancha Village, near the Agan Toll Gate in Agan Council Ward, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, on Friday, as suspected armed herdsmen reportedly ambushed security operatives responding to distress calls from residents.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the unrest began after villagers spotted herders grazing cattle on cultivated farmland behind the community and alerted security agencies to the encroachment.
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However, upon arriving at the scene, the operatives were suddenly attacked with heavy gunfire, sparking a fierce exchange of bullets. The shootout triggered widespread panic, forcing many villagers to flee into nearby bushes for safety.
As of the time of filing this report, details regarding casualties or arrests remain unknown. However, security reinforcements have reportedly been deployed to the area to restore calm and prevent further escalation.
Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Leave One Dead, Another Missing
In a related development, Tse-Anundu, a community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, is in mourning following a deadly raid by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen on Friday night.
- Local sources confirmed that the attackers stormed the village, killing one person on the spot and abducting a woman, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
- While the identity of the slain victim has yet to be officially released, eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as residents fled for their lives. Several homes were abandoned overnight amid fears of further violence.
The community has been thrown into a state of grief and fear, with community leaders calling for immediate government intervention and the deployment of additional security forces to protect vulnerable rural populations.
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As of the time of this report, Benue State Police Command and other authorities have yet to issue an official statement concerning the attacks.
Background
Benue State continues to face frequent clashes between farmers and suspected Fulani herdsmen, leading to loss of lives, displacement, and destruction of farmlands. Local communities are demanding stronger security presence and enforcement of laws protecting indigenous land rights.
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