Archive · 28 Jul 2026
14 Killed in Benue State Attack
In Nigeria's Benue state, a village called Efeyi was attacked early on Tuesday.
At least 14 people were killed, and several others were hurt.
The local leader, Maxwell Ogiri, said that the attackers were Fulani militia.
The Fulani people are nomadic herders from the north of Nigeria, while the farmers are mostly from Christian communities.
The Fulani groups have said before that they are not responsible for such attacks.
The police are investigating what happened.
At least 14 villagers killed and several injured in an attack in Benue state's Efeyi village.
Local officials blame Fulani militia for the attack, which occurred early on Tuesday.
Benue state is a hotspot for violence between farmers and herders over land and resource disputes.
Fulani associations have rejected accusations of attacks in the past.
Benue police have deployed officers to the area and are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Villagers in Efeyi village, Otukpo area, Benue state, Nigeria
- What
- Attack resulting in at least 14 deaths and several injuries
- When
- Early on Tuesday, July 28
- Where
- Efeyi village, Otukpo area, Benue state, Nigeria
- Why
- Cycle of violence linked to land and resource disputes between farmers and herders
Local Officials
Fulani Associations
Responsibility for the Attack
Local Officials
Local officials blame Fulani militia for the attack.
Fulani Associations
Fulani associations have rejected such accusations in the past.
- Location
- Efeyi village, Otukpo area, Benue state, Nigeria
- Date
- Tuesday, July 28
- Victims
- At least 14 killed, several injured
- Suspected Group
- Fulani militia (accused by local officials)
- Investigation Status
- Underway by Benue police