In a series of fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen, at least seven people are feared dead in the Arufu, Mchia, and Chembe communities of Logo Local Government Area in Benue State, Nigeria. The attackers also left several individuals injured, while others are reported as missing.
The marauders reportedly set an ambush on commuters along the Arufu-Chembe road on Sunday evening, firing indiscriminately at unsuspecting travelers. Subsequently, they invaded the Mchia community at night, resulting in the killing of seven passengers.
Confirming the incident, Chief Joseph Anawah, a community leader in the area, described the attack as unprovoked. He stated, “Armed herdsmen in collaboration with some militia on Sunday shot at a commercial vehicle heading to Iorza where some passengers suffered injury. They also invaded Mchia where they murdered eight people.”
Rev. Jonathan Adagbe, Chairman of the Local Government Area (LGA), also verified the attack, reporting that seven corpses had been recovered, with several individuals still missing. He said, “It’s true that armed herders in collaboration with Jukun militias attacked my people yesterday (Sunday) at about 9 pm. With the help of policemen, we were able to recover five corpses Sunday night while two corpses were recovered this morning (Monday morning). They also shot at a commercial vehicle where two people were injured.”
The injured individuals have been taken to the hospital, while the search continues for missing persons. The attacks add to the ongoing security challenges in the region, raising concerns about the safety of residents and commuters in these vulnerable areas.
