Armed men kill nine in Benue Easter Sunday attack
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New violence in Benue State, Nigeria, resulted in four deaths linked to witchcraft accusations, prompting the local government chairman to order an investigation. This follows earlier attacks that killed up to 17 people, involving herders and suspected terrorists, highlighting ongoing security failures. The situation raises concerns about community safety and the effectiveness of government protection in the region.
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- •On April 7, 2026, four people were killed in Benue State over witchcraft allegations.
- •The Local Government Chairman in Benue has ordered a probe into the recent killings.
- •On April 6, 2026, Amnesty International criticized Nigerian authorities for failing to protect residents after 17 people were killed in an Easter attack in Benue.
- •The Easter Sunday attacks in Benue involved armed herders and suspected terrorists, resulting in at least 16 deaths.
- •The violence in Benue State has included multiple deadly incidents within days, worsening the security situation.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Benue local government completes a thorough investigation into the witchcraft-related killings then community tensions may ease, potentially reducing further violence and improving local trust in authorities.
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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Four killed in Benue over witchcraft allegation as LG Chairman orders probeAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Amnesty International faults authorities after 17 killed in Benue attackAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Amnesty condemns Benue Easter day attack, says authorities failed residentsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)