Armed assailants attacked the family of Iorwa Tersen Lawrence in Benue State shortly after a burial ceremony, injuring victims and demanding all money collected from mourners.
The brazen assault targeted the grieving household amid rising insecurity, leaving family members stranded and traumatized as gunmen ransacked the premises for cash contributions typically raised during funerals.
Local reports highlight this as part of escalating violence in Benue, where communities face farm attacks, herder clashes, and opportunistic crimes, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security patrols.
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