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Ukum LGA, Benue state – Suspected armed herdsmen have killed no fewer than 10 worshippers on their way to commemorate the suffering and death of Jesus Christ in Benue state.
The armed men ambushed worshippers on their way to church for Good Friday at Gbagir community in Ukum local government area.

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The assailants also injured several others during the fresh deadly attack on Friday, April 18, 2025.
According to Leadership, a local identified as Tersur Iornenge said:
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“The armed men stormed the community at about 6:am when members of the community were going to the church to commemorate Good Friday, shooting sporadically at anyone in sight,”
Source: Legit.ng