Suspected herdsmen attack Agan, Abagena communities in Benue

Suspected herdsmen have reportedly launched a deadly assault on Agan and Abagena communities in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.

The attack occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and was described by eyewitnesses as sudden and brutal.

Armed assailants, said to be in large numbers, stormed the area, opened fire indiscriminately, and set several homes ablaze.

“They came in suddenly and started shooting everywhere. People were running with their children. Some houses were already on fire before security arrived,” a terrified resident told reporters.

Although the number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed, several residents were reportedly injured, and there are growing fears of fatalities. Many families have fled their homes, seeking refuge in neighbouring communities.

Emergency responders and security personnel have been deployed to the affected areas, while authorities continue to assess the situation and provide relief to displaced residents.