...in attacks on farming communities in Benue State in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Nine Christians were killed in Tse-Biliji, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA), on October 9, after three others were killed in Omulonye, Otukpo LGA on October -
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Summarized
At least 12 Christian residents, including a young child, were killed in October 2026 during separate attacks by suspected Fulani militia members in Benue State, Nigeria.
Summary of Attacks
• Omulonye Village (Otukpo LGA): On October 7, 2026, more than 15 armed men on foot and using guns and machetes attacked the community, killing three people—including the young son of a local security guard (identified as Mr. Friday) and leaving others injured.
• Tse-Biliji Village (Ukum LGA): On October 9, 2026, roughly 30 armed attackers on motorcycles invaded the village between 7:01 p.m. and 7:41 p.m., killing nine residents and seriously injuring seven others.
• Details and Witness Reports: Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants spoke Fulfulde and chanted religious slogans during the house-to-house assaults on the farming communities.
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