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30 Killed in Two Attacks Amid Benue Violence

2/8/2026

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Ibi Andrew, a local official, said two attacks in Benue State, Nigeria, left 30 people dead.
On Friday, armed bandits killed 13 traders in Anwase, opening fire randomly in the market.
On Tuesday, a separate attack in Mbaikyor claimed 17 lives, including a police officer.
The incidents underscore ongoing inter-communal violence in the region.

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Ibi Andrew, a local official, said two attacks in Benue State, Nigeria, left 30 people dead.
On Friday, armed bandits killed 13 traders in Anwase, opening fire randomly in the market.
On Tuesday, a separate attack in Mbaikyor claimed 17 lives, including a police officer.
The incidents underscore ongoing inter-communal violence in the region.