NSUK Student and Mother Killed in Suspected Herdsmen Attack

A devastating attack was reported in Yelewata, Benue State, where a 300-level Accounting student of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Miss Mary, and her mother lost their lives. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. and is believed to be a result of a Fulani herdsmen attack.

According to reports, the attackers stormed the community, setting houses ablaze and shooting sporadically, which led to multiple fatalities and injuries. The victims were trapped in their homes, with some burnt alive, while others were shot trying to escape.

This incident is part of a larger pattern of violence in the region, with Yelewata community having been previously affected by similar attacks. The attack on Miss Mary and her mother brings to light the growing concerns over security in the area, with many residents now living in fear.

Details about the incident are still emerging, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the attack. The university community and the general public have been left in shock by this tragic event .