Mourners ambushed in Benue, three Killed, two abducted

Armed men ambushed mourners returning from a burial in Sati‑Ikov, Benue State, killing three and abducting two. The attack heightens insecurity in the region, threatening the safety of residents attending community events.

Armed men on Saturday night attacked a group of mourners in Sati-Ikov Council Ward of Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State, killing three people and abducting two others. Sources said the victims were returning from a burial when they were ambushed near the community. “Some mourners returning from a burial were attacked close to […] Mourners ambushed in Benue, three Killed, two abducted