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Conflict● ElevatedAug 5 · Aug 5, 2026, 6:37 PM

Panic in Benue community as residents raise alarm over armed herders’ sighting

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By Peter Duru, Makurdi Residents of Borikyo community in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State have raised the alarm over the reported movement of suspected armed herders in parts of the area, calling on security agencies to urgently intervene to prevent a possible attack. The residents alleged that the suspected armed men were […] The post Panic in Benue community as residents raise alarm over armed herders’ sighting appeared first on Vanguard News.

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