![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Nigeria_Benue_State_map.png/640px-Nigeria_Benue_State_map.png&w=640&q=50)
Agatu massacres
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Agatu attacks and massacres occurred in Agatu, Benue State,[3][4][5] began in late February 2016 and continued for several days into March.
Quick Facts Location, Date ...
Agatu massacre | |
---|---|
Part of Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria | |
![]() Location of Benue State in Nigeria | |
Location | Agatu, Benue State, Nigeria |
Date | February - March 2016[1][2] |
Attack type | Massacre[2] |
Deaths | 300-500 |
Victims | Several thousand (at least 7000 displaced) |
Close