Panic has gripped the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday evening. Several residents are feared dead, while numerous houses were set ablaze during the violent attack.
Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants stormed the village around 6 PM, shooting indiscriminately and causing widespread chaos. “They have been shooting and killing people since 6 PM. As we speak, our house and several others have been burnt down. We are helpless,” a distraught villager told reporters.
At the time of this report, the exact number of casualties remains unclear as residents continue to flee for safety. This incident adds to the growing list of violent attacks in Benue State, raising concerns over the security situation in the region.
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