Benue Attacks: Death Toll Rises to 72 as More Bodies Are Recovered

Death toll from the multiple attacks carried out by armed invaders on communities in Benue State has risen to 72.

This followed the recovery of 13 more bodies from the attacks on Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas of the state.

During his Easter remark in Makurdi, on Sunday, Governor Hyacinth Alia had acknowledged a total recovery of 59 bodies

However, the discovery of more bodies from surrounding bushes of the troubled communities increased the fatalities.

Principal Special Assistant (PSA) to Benue Governor on Media and Content Creation, Isaac Uzaan, who gave the update, said the bodies were found in both attacked local government areas.