One killed, homes razed in suspected militia attack on Benue community

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

One killed, homes razed in suspected militia attack on Benue community

A suspected militia attack targeted the Mbasa community in Utange Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The attack left one person dead and several homes razed. Local authorities are investigating the incident amid rising insecurity in the region.

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