Suspected Militia Kill Resident, Burn Homes in Benue’s Mbasa Community

Suspected militia attacked Mbasa community in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State at about 8:30 a.m. on June 4. They killed one person and set several houses ablaze before fleeing the scene. Troops from Sector 1 and officers of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards rushed to the area but found the assailants had already escaped. Security personnel recovered two empty 7.62mm cartridges, confirming gunfire was used. Family members evacuated the body of the deceased for burial according to local customs. Military authorities say the manhunt is ongoing and security presence has been reinforced to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.

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