34 people were killed by suspected herders while seeking refuge at a primary school in Mgban, Nyiev council ward, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State.
The incident occurred between 9 and 10 p.m. on Friday.
This comes just two days after the heinous murder of 46 people at Umogidi in the state’s Otukpo LGA.
Chairman of the LGA, Mike Aba, who spoke through the security officer of the local government, Christopher Waku, described the attack as genocide.
Waku, who said he was speaking from the scene of the incident, said that 24 corpses were picked from the classrooms where the residents were taking refuge while 10 corpses were picked on the road indicating they were escaping the attack when they were hit by bullets.
The State Command Spokesperson, Catherine Anene confirmed the attack but asked for more time to get the details.