An early morning raid on Sai Community in Mbajir Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State left scores of residents dead and many others injured.
Witnesses said the assailants struck around 2 a.m., moving from house to house while shooting indiscriminately.
Survivors fled into the bush, and by daybreak, youths recovered at least 10 bodies. Several injured victims were rushed to hospitals in Katsina-Ala.
The Benue Police Command has yet to issue an official statement, as calls to the Police Public Relations Officer went unanswered.Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the attack, describing it as a “senseless assault on innocent citizens.”
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia directed security agencies to deploy additional personnel to Sai and surrounding communities to prevent further incursions.
He urged a manhunt for the perpetrators, stressing the need to safeguard farmers during the critical planting season.
“These enemies of progress have chosen to disrupt peace and food security by targeting our hardworking farmers,” Alia said.
The governor extended condolences to bereaved families and assured residents of his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
Katsina-Ala remains one of the flashpoints of violent attacks in Benue, often linked to armed herders and local bandits.
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