According to a source in the area, the gunmen in different teams invaded the communities on Wednesday evening, shooting sporadically as residents fled into the forest for safety.
Three communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State are currently under attack by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.
The villages are Okpomaju, Odudaje, and Asa 2.
According to a source in the area, the gunmen in different teams invaded the communities on Wednesday evening, shooting sporadically as residents fled into the forest for safety.
“Currently, three villages in Otukpo including mine are under attack by Fulani herders. They launched multiple attacks yesterday (Tuesday) and came back this evening. While most people have fled, some of us are still here to repel these attacks on our communities.
“Let the world be aware I died fighting for my community if you don’t get any update from me again; they are shooting at us now,” the resident told SaharaReporters.
Attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue have led to the killing of thousands of people and displacement of many more.
When contacted, SP Anene Sewuese, the spokesperson for the state police command, told SaharaReporters tha the was not aware of the attack.
He, however, promised to make calls to find out.
