Parts of Katsina-Ala, Benue State, are gripped by renewed violence, as a local militia led by “Heavy” (Oraernyi) and armed herders are accused of attacking Mbajir community, destroying farmlands, and displacing residents. The latest assault occurred on October 26, 2025 when armed men torched crops in Tse Akoso forcing families to flee.
are protected by the militia, operating from a deserted area near *Ukum boundary
“We urge traditional rulers, local governments, and the Benue State authorities to act before more lives are lost Remove the herders now a resident begged anonymously.
(Guma LGA) by suspected herders.
Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the massacre, deploying security forces.
Survivors face malnutrition in overcrowded camps
