Suspected Armed Herders Attack Sai Community in Benue: Homes Torched, Several Feared Dead
Suspected armed herders attacked Sai Community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area on Tuesday. They opened fire on residents and set multiple homes ablaze, forcing many villagers to flee into nearby bushes. Security forces were mobilised after distress calls. Wounded victims were evacuated to nearby clinics while operatives began search operations to account for missing residents. The assault left residential buildings destroyed and many families displaced. Troops and other agencies have since intensified patrols around Sai and neighbouring communities to prevent further violence. This incident highlights the persistent security challenges in parts of Benue State, where recurrent clashes between armed groups continue to claim lives and disrupt livelihoods.
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