At least 11 people were killed on Wednesday December 25 when suspected herdsmen invaded the communities of Ityuluv, Tse Azege and Innyiev ya in Mkomon district, Kwande local government area of Benue state, Nigeria.
According to residents, the invaders stormed the communities when residents were celebrating the Christmas season.
“The terrorist herders came in the afternoon when the people were celebrating Christmas and invaded our communities, killing and burning houses,” a resident said.
The President-General of the Tiv socio-cultural group known as Mdzough U Tiv Worldwide, Iorbee Ihagh, confirmed the attack.
He called on Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu to beef up security in the state.