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At least 42 killed in weekend attacks in Nigeria's Benue state, local official says
- At least 42 people were killed in a series of coordinated attacks across three villages in Benue state, Nigeria, between May 23 and May 26, 2025.
- The violence stems from longstanding clashes between Muslim Fulani nomadic herders and predominantly Christian settled farmers competing for land and resources in the region.
- Victims included pregnant women and young children, with bodies showing signs of shooting and stabbing, while a Catholic priest was also critically wounded by gunfire during the unrest.
- Local authorities and residents described the attacks as "systematic" and confirmed at least 32 bodies were recovered from Ahume and Aondona villages alone, with some corpses still missing.
- Despite increased security deployments and logistical support, including 300 motorcycles provided to forces, no arrests have been made, and the political response has involved criticism and calls for federal intervention.
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