16 Benue Villagers Killed by Attackers Buried Amid Tears
Sixteen people killed by armed invaders in Efeyi community of Ugboju district in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State were on Saturday buried in a mass funeral amid tears and grief. The victims were killed on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, when the armed attackers invaded the community at about 5am and opened fire on […]
A mass funeral was held on Saturday for sixteen villagers who were killed by attackers in the Efeyi community of Ugboju district in Benue State. The victims were gunned down on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, when armed invaders ambushed the community around 5am. The grieving community gathered for the funeral on Saturday, with family members, leaders, traditional rulers, politicians, and religious figures in attendance.
They struggled to control their emotions as the bodies were laid to rest in graves lined up side by side. The mourners described the ceremony as one of the most sorrowful moments in the history of the community, with tears flowing freely. A Catholic priest delivered prayers for the deceased before their bodies were interred in white caskets.
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