Kpila Elijah, 22, has heard gunshots at least five times since moving to Markudi—the capital of Benue State, Nigeria—two years ago. Benue State has seen three other attacks in the past month—on May 25, June 1, and June 12. So, news of the June 13 attack on Yelwata, a Christian farming community two hours north of Markudi, did not surprise Elijah.
“These attacks have been happening in Benue State,” he said. “We have become used to it.”
But last Friday’s onslaught resulted in the highest death count from attacks in Benue so far. Armed Fulani herders descended on the Yelwata around 10 p.m.
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