Police in Benue State arrest 11 suspected cultists in connection with a deadly attack in Makurdi that leaves eight people dead. Multiple reports say the incident occurs in the early hours of Monday, when armed assailants storm a residential compound in Makurdi and carry out killings believed to be tied to cult violence. One account places the attack along Aliade Street, while others describe it as a targeted overnight assault on residents in the city.
After the killings, Benue State police launch investigations and make arrests linked to the incident. Authorities describe the suspects as suspected cultists, and the arrests are presented as part of efforts to identify those responsible for the deaths and prevent further attacks.
All sources agree on the key outcomes: eight people die in Makurdi in what is widely described as a suspected cult-related attack, and police later arrest 11 individuals in connection with the killings. None of the reports provide further details on the suspects’ identities, motives, or the full number of assailants involved.
