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Gunmen kill 25 in restive central Nigeria state: local authorities

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Published On: 02 Jun 2025, 13:54

JOS, Nigeria, June 2, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Gunmen over the weekend killed 25 people in two attacks across north-central Nigeria's Benue state, local authorities told AFP Monday, in the latest bout of violence in a region known for deadly land disputes and reprisals.

Adam Ochega, chairman of the Apa local government council, said 14 people were killed in the community of Ankpali, while Gwer West chairman Ormin Victor said 11 were killed in a similar attack on Naka village. Both attacks occurred Sunday.

 

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