The gruesome killing of at least about 22 persons in coordinated attacks on communities in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, has triggered a fresh political row in Benue state, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its governorship candidate, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, and Governor Hyacinth Alia exchanging sharp words over the worsening security situation.

The latest attack in Otukpo Local Government Area is the latest in a string of deadly assaults in Benue South since the killing of the state chairman of MACBAN on 26 June.

Benue State Governor condemns a fresh attack on Efeyi community by suspected armed herders, killing 15. Security forces neutralized two attackers.