Gunmen have attacked several villages in Katsina-Ala and Logo local government areas of Benue State, killing at least 30 people and injuring many others. The attacks, which occurred on Sunday and Monday, have forced many residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in nearby bushes. The Chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA, Justine Shaku, confirmed that six corpses had been recovered from two communities, while the Chairman of Logo LGA, Clement Kav, alleged that the invaders were claiming ownership of his domain.The police have launched an investigation into the attacks, but the perpetrators are still unknown. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Internal Security, Joseph Har, said that homeland security operatives were fully on ground to curb the insecurity in the state.
The attacks have sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for increased security measures to protect the affected communities.The attacks are the latest in a series of violent incidents in Benue State, which has been plagued by communal clashes and militant attacks in recent years. The state government has promised to take decisive action to address the security challenges facing the state, but many residents are skeptical about the government’s ability to protect them. As the investigation into the attacks continues, many are left to wonder when the violence will end and peace will be restored to the troubled state.
