A Catholic priest sustained gunshot injuries during the attack,Two other priests were kidnapped by the assailants. The attack is believed to be linked to ongoing tensions between herders and farming communities in the region.
This latest assault highlights the deteriorating security situation in parts of Benue State, where religious leaders and civilians continue to face growing threats. Community leaders and human rights advocates are urging the federal government to step up security efforts and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Benue State, often referred to as Nigeria’s “food basket,” has been at the center of violent clashes over land and grazing routes, with scores of lives lost and many communities displaced in recent years.
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