At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured in a suspected herdsmen attack on Sai community in Mbajir Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The assailants, believed to be armed herders, invaded the community around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee into the bush for safety.
Details of the Attack
A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity told journalists that the attackers moved from house to house, firing weapons indiscriminately. “Some armed herders invaded Sai Community around 2 a.m. They moved from house to house, shooting sporadically and forcing people to flee into the bush for safety,” the source said. By daybreak, youths had recovered 10 bodies of the victims, while several others had been taken to a hospital in Katsina-Ala for treatment.
Impact and Response
The attack has left the community in shock, with many residents still missing or hiding. Local authorities have yet to release an official statement, but security forces are reportedly conducting patrols in the area. The injured are receiving medical care at a hospital in Katsina-Ala, though the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed. This incident adds to a long history of clashes between farmers and herders in Benue State, which has seen numerous deadly attacks over land and resources.
