At least seven people have reportedly lost their lives following an attack on Channel One, a border settlement in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area (LGA), Benue State.
The assault was said to have occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 27, 2026, according to sources within the community.
A local leader, Elder Joseph Anawa, confirmed the incident to journalists in Makurdi.
Anawa in a message said “I have gathered that today, 27/4/2026, at about 13:00 hours reveals that suspected Fulani marauders have attacked “Channel One”, a border settlement in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward, Logo LGA of Benue State, located along Arufu-Wukari road, Taraba State.
“Six people were reportedly killed, including Mr. Akor Gwakyaa, Mr. Msooter Gwakyaa, Aondoungwa Michael, Vershima Michael, Terna Michael, Msughter Terzungwe and another whose name was not given.”
He further disclosed that seven other residents sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Anyiin town.
Providing details of the incident, Anawa said a witness reported that “the attackers came in large numbers, armed with firearms, and were on motorcycles. It is alleged that the marauders are those camped at Shaor, one of the deserted villages that several intelligence reports have identified as a Fulani marauders’ camp in Logo LGA.
“It is also reported that residents of the area under attack and neighbouring communities are relocating to other villages for fear of further attacks.”
The community leader called on authorities to take urgent steps to prevent a recurrence, stressing the need for stronger security measures in the area.
Anawa who urged the government and relevant authorities to immediately find solutions to prevent further attack on innocent people of Logo LGA said “There is need to intensify border coordinated clearance operations to dislodge the suspected marauders camped at Shaor and other deserted villages identified in previous intelligence reports.
“There is also a need for joint inter-state security task forces with Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States to monitor cross-border movements of suspected Fulani mercenaries and, possibly, block all routes used by attackers to attack border communities in Logo LGA.”
He warned that the persistent nature of such attacks, often linked to camps in abandoned settlements and cross-border movements, requires swift and sustained intervention to restore safety and confidence among residents in affected council wards.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Logo LGA, Clement Kav, also confirmed the incident, stating that seven persons were killed while four others were injured.
Kave said, “They killed seven persons and injured four others. And like you are aware, what they do is that they come, attack and run back to where they came from.
He said “They carried out the attack late on Saturday/Sunday night. I have briefed the Commissioner of Police and the Adviser, Homeland Security on the development.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet, said she had yet to receive details of the incident.
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