The result of a attack of warriors in Benue, at least 56 people died in the central area of Nigeria. This has been reported by RIA Novosti related to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Advisor for the Governor of the Solomon Iorpev media relations noted that the number of victims of attacks may increase as a result of search activities. Currently, security forces have been implemented in the state. The attack on Benue's residents occurred on the night of April 18. According to local authorities, an ethnic group of cattle breeders involved in attacks and motivation, including religious reasons. On March 18, Voouard reported that an explosion occurred at the Transniger oil pipeline in Nigeria, the scene was covered by fire.
The cause of the incident is not specified. However, as reminded in publications, local warriors have previously threatened to attack oil facilities to deal with the delay of the issuance of oil resources for the river.