Late-Night Herdsmen Raid Leaves 10 Dead in Ankpali, Benue State
At least ten residents were killed when armed men believed to be Fulani militia attacked Ankpali community in Apa Local Government Area on the night of Sunday, April 12, 2026. Witnesses say the assailants stormed the village under cover of darkness and opened fire, sending families fleeing for their lives. Some homes were reportedly abandoned in the chaos. Local search teams are still tracing villagers who remain unaccounted for. Many displaced families have taken refuge in neighboring towns. Community leaders condemn the violence and urge state authorities to step up security in the area.
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