From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
At least 7 persons have been reportedly killed and four others critically injured as armed bandits attacked “Channel One”, a border settlement in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward, Logo LGA of Benue State, located along Arufu-Wukari road, Taraba State.
The Chairman, Logo local government area Clement Kav, who confirmed this to newsmen on Monday said, the attackers invaded the area late Saturday/Sunday.
Said he, “They killed seven persons and injured four others. And like you are aware, what they do is that they come, attack and run back to where they came from.
“I have briefed the Commissioner of Police and the Adviser, Homeland Security on the development”.
A local witness who pleaded anonymity said, “on Sunday 27/4/2026, at about 13:00 hours, suspected Fulani marauders invaded the area and reportedly killed 6 persons namely: Mr. Akor Gwakyaa, Mr. Msooter Gwakyaa, Aondoungwa Michael, Vershima Michael, Terna Michael, Msughter Terzungwe
“It is also confirmed that some people whose names are not immediately mentioned, sustained life-threatening injuries and have been hospitalized at different medical facilities in Anyiin town.
“Those in critical health condition, numbering about seven (7), have been taken to Ugba town, Logo LGA for medical treatment.
According to the eye witness, the suspected herders came in large numbers armed with firearms, and were on motorcycles.
He alleged that the marauders are those camped at Shaor, one of the deserted villages that several intelligence reports have identified as a Fulani marauders’ camp in Logo LGA.
“It is also reported that residents of the area under attack and neighboring communities are relocating to other villages for fear of further attacks.
“So, the followings are immediate solutions to prevent further attack on innocent people of Logo LGA;
“There is need to intensify border coordinated clearance operations to dislodge the suspected marauders camped at Shaor and other deserted villages identified in previous intelligence reports.
“There is also a need for joint inter-state security task forces with Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States to monitor cross-border movements of suspected Fulani mecenaries and, possibly, block all routes used by attackers to attack border communities in Logo LGA.
“Given the recurrence of attacks traced to camps in deserted villages and the cross-border nature of the threat, urgent and sustained action is needed to secure volutile Council Wards in Logo LGA to restore confidence among residents”, he suggested.
