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Attacks reported in Kwara, Benue, and Borno

Recent attacks in Nigeria have resulted in the deaths of at least 34 people. The attacks occurred in three states: Kwara, Benue, and Borno. In Kwara, a terror group identified as Mahmuda, also known as the Mallam Group, killed 15 vigilantes and villagers. In Benue, 17 farmers were killed by suspected herders who invaded their communities in the Sankera axis of the state. Meanwhile, in Borno, two soldiers and an unknown number of civilians were killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Yamtake, Gwoza LGA. These attacks have raised concerns about the growing number of terror cells and extremist groups in Nigeria. This event took place on 04/19/2025 at the following location: Kwara, Nigeria.

Incident Type: Terrorism

Event Type: Assault

Total Fatalities: 34

Total Wounded: 0

Police/Military Fatalities: 0

Police/Military Wounded: 0

Civilian Fatalities: 34

Civilian Wounded: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0

Number Arrested: 0

Source: Punch

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