Tragedy in Benue as Fresh Attack Leaves Multiple Casualties

Suspected armed herders raided Efeyi village in the Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday, allegedly killing several locals.

According to local reports, the early-morning attack resulted in over ten fatalities and numerous injuries.

Youths in the neighborhood started scouring the surrounding bushes and locations after an unknown number of persons were reported missing.

According to the locals, the attackers broke into the community as farmers were getting ready to leave for their farms.

Many residents were reportedly forced to escape for their lives when the terrorists opened fire indiscriminately.

“On Tuesday morning, the attackers broke into the community and began shooting at everybody they could find. Many people are still unaccounted for and at least ten people were killed, according to a local source.

At the time this story was filed, the authorities had not yet verified the number of casualties.

After the attack, local adolescents reportedly started looking for others who were still missing.

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Although it was not immediately possible to determine the number and health of the injured residents, several were allegedly rushed for medical attention.

Concerns concerning frequent attacks on rural villages in Benue State, where armed groups have killed locals and uprooted families in recent years, were raised by the occurrence.

Leadership claims that attempts to get a response from Otukpo Local Government Area Chairman Ogiri Maxwell were fruitless.

He didn’t return calls or a text message about the attack.

DSP Edet Udeme, a spokeswoman for the Benue State Police Command, confirmed the event and stated that police had been sent to the village.

“An attack that took place in a village early today is known to the police. There are police officers on the site. According to Udeme, “they are taking the necessary steps to restore calm and begin a thorough investigation into the incident.”

He continued by saying that the leadership was keeping an eye on the issue and will provide further details once investigators determined the attack’s causes.

However, the police spokesperson did not provide an official number of casualties.