Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Tension has gripped communities in Mnashisha, Tongov area of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, following wave of fresh violent attacks by suspected armed bandits over the weekend.
The armed bandits were allegedly led by a notorious gang
leader known as Jugu.
Sources said the armed hoodlums stormed the community
earlier in the week and seized several people from their homes.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the
heavily armed attackers arrived at about 4pm on Friday from the Kam axis.
“The gang led by a notorious leader known as Jugu came with
his boys around 4pm on Friday. This time, among those they took away is a young
man, Ayange Ikpa,” he said.
The source added that the abductors had yet to make any
ransom demand, raising anxiety among affected families.
“So far, they have not requested any ransom, but family
members are making frantic efforts to secure the release of those taken away,”
he added.
Fear has enveloped the community over repeated attacks and
most residents have fled to neighbouring communities.
“People are living in fear. Many are scared of staying in
their houses after dark because no one knows when the attackers may return,”
another resident lamented.
Residents have appealed to the government and security
agencies to intervene and restore peace to the area.
The spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP
Udeme Edet could not be reached to confirm the incident as calls to her mobile
telephone were not returned.
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