17 people became victims of armed attacks in Nigeria

The victims of armed attacks in Benue in the southeast of Nigeria became 17 people.

According to the Commissioner for the State Finance Benue David Olof, the attacks were organized in the cities of Okhapo, Odogbo and Edikva.

The bodies of two military and 15 civilians were found in Olof, he said.

In the north of Nigeria, fierce clashes between Fulani engaged in animal husbandry and some tribes engaged in agriculture take place from time to time.

Nomadic Fulani claim that farmers are attacking them and trying to steal cattle.

Since the beginning of the month, due to the escalation of violence in Benue, about 150 people have been killed, more than 18 thousand became displaced faces.