[Nigeria] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 17 April 2025, for the first of two consecutive days, suspected armed Fulani pastoralists attacked and killed 5 people and injured 3 others in Tuluv ward, also spelled as Ityuluv (Ukum, Benue). The assailants invaded the community with cattle. The attack recurred on the second day (coded separately). 5 fatalities split across 2 events. 3 fatalities coded to this event.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-17

Country

Nigeria

Event type

violence

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