In Nigeria’s Benue State, ongoing violence has left many displaced farmers living in fear and despair. Despite being moved from overcrowded camps near Makurdi, the state capital, these vulnerable communities continue to face attacks by suspected herders as they try to rebuild their lives.
Residents and local experts warn that insecurity is worsening, threatening not just food production but also social stability in this key agricultural region.
WADR correspondent Abdullahi Hassan reports from Makurdi, sharing a grim reality where families receive news of lost loved ones within hours — a stark reminder of the urgent need for lasting peace.