At Least 30 Killed in Two Separate Attacks in Nigeria's Benue State
Summary
At least 30 people were killed in two separate attacks on markets in Nigeria's Benue State, highlighting ongoing communal violence and tensions over land and resources.
Key Points
- At least 30 people have been killed in two separate attacks in Benue State, Nigeria.
- Armed bandits killed at least 13 traders in Anwase village market in the Kwande area.
- An additional 17 people, including a police officer, were killed in an attack in Mbakyior market.
- The violence stems from communal clashes mainly between Muslim ethnic groups and Christian farmers over land control.
- The unrest is exacerbated by factors like climate change, weapon proliferation, and inadequate state response.
