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Breaking: Bandit kill Scores in Benue Community

Scores of people reportedly lost their lives after armed attackers invaded Sai Community in Benue State, according to reports. The latest incident has drawn strong condemnation from Governor Hyacinth Alia, who described the attack as unacceptable and called for immediate security intervention to protect affected communities.

According to reports, the attackers stormed the community and carried out the assault, leaving many residents dead while others fled for safety. The full number of casualties has not been officially confirmed, and security agencies have yet to release a comprehensive assessment of the incident.

In a statement issued after the attack, Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the violence and extended condolences to families who lost loved ones. He urged security agencies to intensify operations in the area, identify those responsible and strengthen the protection of vulnerable communities across the state. The governor also appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel carrying out investigations.

Benue State has witnessed repeated attacks by armed groups in recent years, resulting in loss of lives, displacement of residents and destruction of property. The state government has continued to call on the Federal Government and security agencies to strengthen intelligence gathering and increase security presence in communities considered to be at risk.

The development means security operations in affected parts of Benue are likely to increase as authorities respond to the latest incident. Residents and community leaders are expected to await further updates from security agencies, while officials continue efforts to verify the casualty figures and restore calm in Sai Community. Authorities are expected to provide additional information as investigations progress.