Terror returned to Benue on Thursday as suspected herdsmen launched a brutal attack on Agan, a community just outside Makurdi, the state capital. Several people are feared dead, with many others reportedly injured
- The attack occurred around 6 p.m. on May 29 in the Agan community, near Makurdi.
- Gunmen shot sporadically and set several houses on fire.
- Locals said no security operatives arrived as the violence unfolded.
- Residents fled en masse to escape the escalating violence.
- Casualty numbers are yet to be confirmed at the time of this report.
This fresh attack underscores ongoing tensions in Benue, where rural communities remain vulnerable to recurring violence. The absence of an immediate security response continues to frustrate locals who feel abandoned despite repeated incidents in the region.As displaced residents count their losses and seek safety, calls are growing for swift government and security intervention. The Benue State government is yet to issue an official statement.
