The death toll in attacks in Benue state in central Nigeria has risen to 56.
Benue state Governor Hyacinth Alia cited the figure Saturday while visiting two villages that were attacked by gunmen on Thursday night 17 April, 2025, into Friday.

The death toll in attacks in Benue state in central Nigeria has risen to 56.
Benue state Governor Hyacinth Alia cited the figure Saturday while visiting two villages that were attacked by gunmen on Thursday night 17 April, 2025, into Friday.

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