At least 15 individuals were killed in a brutal attack by armed bandits in Benue State, Nigeria, local media reported on Thursday. The assailants invaded the town of Anyiin in the Logo Local Government Area, where several others sustained injuries during the violent encounter.
This latest incident highlights the ongoing violence that Nigeria has been grappling with, as armed gangs continue to pose significant threats to communities across the country. In addition to the bandit attacks, the region faces persistent insurgent activity from Boko Haram, which has further exacerbated the security crisis.
Despite the enforcement of the death penalty for kidnapping offenses, abductions for ransom remain alarmingly prevalent in Nigeria. Armed groups often target vulnerable rural communities, schools, and travelers in northern regions, using these attacks as a means to extort substantial ransom payments from families and authorities.
