Tension as Armed Men From Ebonyi, Kill Six, Injure Many In Benue Community

• The people of the Ezza community in Benue state and their Effium neighbours in Ebonyi state have renewed their communal clash
• At least six person were killed and many injured in the latest clash that occurred on Saturday, April 19, 2025
• It was gathered that armed men from Effium community attacked the Ezza community shooting sporadically at the people

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Benue state - No fewer than six persons have been killed and many injured in Ezza community of Ado local government area of Benue state.

The victims were killed during a renewed clash with people of Effium neighbours in Ebonyi state.

It was gathered that the crisis between the two communities has lingered for decades without solution.

According to Vanguard, a source from the area the fresh crisis erupted on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at about 2:30 pm

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Armed men, suspected to be from neighboring Effium, stormed the Ezza community and started shooting sporadically at the people.

The source said one can explain why the community was attacked, particularly during the Easter season.

He added that the attack was unprovoked.

“As we speak, about six persons have been killed, and several others have also been injured. It is more painful because women and children are fleeing their homes when they are supposed to be at home enjoying Easter.

“The situation is still tensed because as we speak the invaders are still in the attacked community and they are shooting and looting the people’s valuables and food.”

The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Catherine Anene, is yet to comment on the killings as of the time of filling this report.

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Source: Legit.ng