Terrorists ambushed Asase Ugbede in Benue State, Nigeria, killing a primary school teacher and his wife while injuring several others in a brazen evening assault.
The attack unfolded around 8:30 p.m. on February 17, 2026, when terrorists emerged from a bush path connecting Tse Adagba and Tse Ankpev Road.
They fired indiscriminately, sending residents into chaos near a military checkpoint just 150 meters away.
Soldiers stationed nearby responded swiftly, repelling the terrorists and averting a larger tragedy.
Resident Francis Ugbede recounted the horror: “The soldiers intervened quickly. If not for their response, more lives would have been lost.”
The assailants fled before reinforcements arrived.
Victims included Christopher Mule, a teacher from Mbabwande Council Ward, and his wife.
Mule’s second wife suffered injuries and sought treatment in Makurdi, while other wounded residents received care and returned home.
Gwer West Local Government Chairman Victor Ormin confirmed the incident and launched a search operation.
“Security personnel are carrying out a search operation, so I will provide further details when available,” he stated.
This strike intensifies fears in Benue’s Middle Belt amid a surge in terrorist violence.
Just days earlier, on February 14, terrorists slaughtered over 30 Christians in a three-day rampage across the state.
Furthermore, on February 8, attackers raided Anwase Market in Kwande, killing 13 people and abducting women while setting stalls ablaze.
In addition, a February 6 assault on Abande community claimed 17 lives, including a police officer, heightening concerns over farmer-herder clashes and security lapses.
These incidents underscore a broader humanitarian crisis in Nigeria’s north-central region, where terrorist activities continue to expand despite calls for stronger government intervention.
