Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly set ablaze a classroom block at L.G.E.A. Primary School, Akombo near Ayiim in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, also led to the destruction of seed yams, while gunshots were reportedly heard, causing panic among residents.
The area has experienced recurring security concerns, with farmers often expressing fears over access to farmlands due to suspected attacks in surrounding communities.
Residents said the fire gutted part of the school infrastructure in the evening, leaving the classroom block severely damaged.
Agricultural produce, particularly seed yams stored in the vicinity, was also destroyed in the inferno.
Eyewitness accounts further indicated that gunshots were heard during the incident, forcing residents to flee for safety.
The attack has deepened fears among locals about returning to their farms in the affected areas, with many calling for a stronger security presence to restore confidence.
Speaking on the incident, Hulega Keghter Kenneth, said, āWe thank God that no life was lost, but there is growing uncertainty about returning to our farms in the affected areas.ā
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement at the time of filing this report, while residents continue to call for urgent security intervention.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, could not be reached to confirm the incident, as calls to her mobile telephone were not returned at the time of this report.
Suspected herdsmen burn school, destroy seed yams in Benue attack
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