27 June 2026 · Otukpo
Assassination in Benue
OpenWatch has recorded 34 reported assassination incidents in Benue State, 8 of them in the last 12 months. That is 3% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 5 of 10 among the states where assassination is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
8
Fatalities · 12 mo
24
Incidents · all-time
34
Fatalities · all-time
51
Latest reported assassination in Benue
26 June 2026 · Ohimini
The MACBAN chairman and another individual were killed in an armed ambush near Okudu community in Benue State on June 26, 2026, while returning from a peace meeting held in Ohimini LGA. Police subsequently arrested four chiefs and other suspects in connection with the killings.
21 April 2026 · Agatu
Gunmen attacked the residence of a traditional ruler in Olegabulu community, killing five people including the ruler, his wife, and son. One other person sustained injuries during the attack.
21 March 2026 · Makurdi
A police inspector was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while operating an unauthorized checkpoint near the Mega IDP Camp in Makurdi, Benue State. The assailants fled the scene with the officer's firearm.
11 March 2026 · Katsina-Ala
A traditional ruler in Mbajiir, Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State was abducted and subsequently killed by armed men, causing widespread outrage in the area.
11 March 2026 · Makurdi
Political thugs attacked a PDP media consultant in Makurdi, setting his car ablaze. The assailants, armed with axes, blocked his path and fled the scene after the attack.
6 March 2026 · Kwande
On March 6, 2026, armed herdsmen attacked Mbaav village in Kwande Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of 12 local residents. The attack has caused widespread panic and displacement among the community members.
6 March 2026 · Otukpo
A former caretaker chairman of Otukpo LGA was shot dead by suspected gunmen in front of Okabido Hotel, causing panic among residents. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.
2 September 2024 · Ado
A Labour Party ward chairman was killed by armed herders while working on his cassava farm in Igumale, Ado Local Government Area, Benue State. Five others sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.
4 April 2024 · Ado
Hon. Philip Agbese escaped an assassination attempt during a constituency outreach in Igumale, Benue State, thanks to a military operation that intervened and arrested several suspects.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as assassination in Benue State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 27 June 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Benue risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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