At least five people were killed in an attack on Udeku Maav-Ya community in Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, adding to a series of recent assaults on rural communities amid ongoing security threats.
Armed attackers struck the Udeku Maav-Ya community in Kwande LGA, Benue State, Nigeria, killing at least five residents. This incident, occurring shortly after a similar attack that claimed five lives in Ortese community, Guma LGA, on December 24, 2025, highlights the persistent violence plaguing the region.
Details on the exact timing, perpetrators, or motives remain scarce, but the event has intensified calls for bolstered security. Local authorities and forces are urged to investigate and protect vulnerable areas, as such assaults continue to mount casualties and displace communities.
