Nigeria, May 12 -- At least eight people were reportedly killed in the early hours of Monday after suspected cultists attacked a residential area along Aliade Street in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, in the latest wave of cult-related violence in the state.

Residents said the attackers stormed the area around 2 a.m., targeting occupants of a compound believed to be harbouring a suspected cult member.

A resident, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said the gunmen invaded the street on motorcycles and opened fire on residents.

"Some people invaded the area around 2 a.m. and attacked people in one of the houses. They killed several people there," the resident said.

The Chairman of Makurdi Local Government Area, Joseph Keffi...