Benue: One killed as suspected herdsmen attack another Otukpo community

By Peter Duru

One person has been reportedly killed after gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen attacked Ondo community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State on Tuesday morning, forcing residents to flee their homes amid heavy gunfire.

The latest attack came less than 48 hours after the deadly invasion of Otukpo-Nobi community in the same LGA, where more than 18 persons were reportedly killed, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in Benue South.

Residents said the attackers stormed Ondo community in the early hours of Tuesday, shooting indiscriminately and causing panic as villagers abandoned their homes and fled to safer locations.

Although the full extent of casualties and property damage could not be verified, the attack sparked fresh fear among residents already traumatised by the recent killings.