Summary
At least 13 people were killed in an attack on Anwase Market in Mbaikyor, a village in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The gunmen targeted the community market during its busiest period, firing into the air before setting stalls and parts of the site ablaze. This occurred two days after at least 17 people died in another attack on Abande community. The attacks are part of a growing trend of violence across rural areas of the northwest and north-central regions of Nigeria, where armed groups have repeatedly attacked villages, burned homes, and shops, forcing residents to flee into bushland. This has led to increased displacement and heightened hunger and malnutrition in the affected areas. Police and security forces have been urged by local residents to step up protection efforts for rural communities. Earlier this month, attacks on two villages in Kwara State resulted in multiple deaths and burning of homes.
Key Topics
Benue State, Anwase Market, Kwande Local Government Area
