Fresh Suspected Herdsmen Attack Forces Benue Residents to Flee

Residents of Ondo community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, have fled their homes following a fresh attack on the area by suspected armed herdsmen.

The attackers were said to have stormed the community in the early hours of the day and opened fire, forcing many residents to run for safety.

A native of the community and Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for the 2027 election, Hon. Jimmy Nart, confirmed that the attack was still ongoing when he raised the alarm.

“I just received information from my family that Fulani terrorists are currently attacking Ondo, Ugboju. Protect yourself,” he said.

The latest attack comes less than 48 hours after suspected armed herdsmen reportedly invaded the Otukpo-Nobi community in the same local government area, where more than 18 people were said to have been killed.

As of the time of filing this report, the number of casualties from the latest attack had not been independently confirmed.