| 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) |
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.
- ^ "Agatu Massacre – It's Time to Do the Right Thing [opinion]". Jul 15 / 2016.
- ^ a b 300 confirmed dead as Fulani herdsmen attack communities, Naij.com
- ^ Agatu Massacre: Villagers Take Up Arms After Fulani Terrorist Herdsmen Attack. Archived 6 January 2017 at the Wayback Machine IPN News; 25 May 2016.
- ^ Ten villages under siege by Fulani herders. Christian Solidarity Worldwide, 7 Apr 2016.
- ^ Agatu: Beyond human comprehension, as more attacks likely without government’s quick actions. On 14 March 2016, 8:04 pm. Vanguard Nigeria.