Benue, Nigeria – Christian communities in Benue state reported a fresh episode of violence, with night-time assaults in rural areas. The attacks were attributed to armed men identified as Fulani militants, who reportedly moved through several villages on motorcycles, resulting in fatalities and missing residents. The strikes affected at least four communities, with Biliji cited as the most severely hit.
Local partners of Open Doors report that eight or more bodies were recovered in the affected areas, and there are numerous people missing, fueling concerns that the death toll could rise as search efforts continue through nearby forests and trails. It was also noted that victims' belongings were taken during the assault. Residents fled to forested areas seeking protection.
The violence comes amid a broader pattern of attacks against Christians in Nigeria and impacts local churches, families, and the livelihoods of farmers in the region who rely on harvests. Authorities and local leaders remain mobilized to coordinate search and relief efforts for those affected.
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