Herdsmen bearing arms attacked St. Ignatius Quasi Parish Ukpor-Mbalom in Ayar-Mbalom community of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two Catholic priests and 17 other worshipers, according to a report by Punch newspaper.

The attack occurred in the early hours of April 24, 2018.

Punch also reports that the attackers burnt down over 100 houses during the onslaught and sacked the entire community.

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