Attack — Abaushwa, Ndzorov Council Ward (near Gbajimba), Guma, Benue
3 August 2026 · Attack
⬛⬛⬛⬛ Confirmed by a leading outlet
Verified conservative figures — "at least" numbers. Where reports claim more, the higher claim is shown but not counted until verified.
Suspected armed herdsmen attacked Abaushwa community in Ndzorov Council Ward of Guma LGA, Benue State, at about 11:30pm, shooting at residents. At least three people — reported to be a father, his son and daughter — were killed and several others injured.
Death toll (3) attributed to an unnamed security source and confirmed in substance by the Guma LGA chairman's statement; police had not issued an official account. Number of injured given only as 'several/many' — recorded as null. Incident date inferred as Monday 3 August 2026 from 'late Monday night' relative to the 4 August publication; confirm calendar alignment.
Abaushwa, Ndzorov Council Ward (near Gbajimba), Guma, Benue — exact coordinates not recorded; marker placed at the centre of the state.
- Daily Post Nigeria2026-08-04This source reported: 3 killed
- Vanguard2026-08-04This source reported: 4 killed
Where sources disagree, the published figure above is the most conservative well-supported count.
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