Three killed in separate attacks on Benue communities
At least three people have been killed and two others injured following attacks by suspected armed herders on Elulu and Agadagba communities in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. The attacks reportedly took place between Friday and Saturday night, with residents and local officials confirming the incidents. Gabriel Adole, Chairman of Ohimini Local Government Area, stated that local security and police have been deployed to restore order. The violence comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
What happened
- Suspected armed herders attacked Elulu and Agadagba communities, resulting in three deaths and two injuries.
- Gabriel Adole confirmed that the attackers first struck Elulu on Friday, killing one person and stealing a motorcycle.
- The following day, the attackers returned to Agadagba, where two more people were killed after an attempt to rustle cows was repelled.
- Local security personnel and police have been deployed to the affected areas, and normalcy is gradually returning.
- Recent violence in Ohimini has been linked by some residents to the killing of Risku Mohammed, Benue State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, on June 24, 2026.
