Benue State Vigilante Group (Nigeria)

Country: Nigeria
Details of Formation: The vigilante group was set up in August 2007 by Loju local government area to fight activities of ritual killers.
Details of Termination: --
Purpose: The militia was used by the Loju state government to target ritual killers. Furthermore, the state government cooperated with the militia to combat crime and provide security.
Organisation: No information.
Weapons and Training: No information.
Size: No information.
Reason for Membership: --
Treatment of Civilians: No information.
Other Information: No information.
References: Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD.