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BREAKING: Three Benue Communities Under Siege By Suspected Herdsmen by Editorialtimes(op): 12:02am On Feb 06, 2025
The Bureau Newspaper gathered that Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly launched attacks on three communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The affected villages are Okpomaju, Odudaje, and Asa 2.

According to a local source, the gunmen, operating in multiple groups, invaded the communities on Wednesday evening, firing 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 that I died fighting for my community if you don’t get any update from me again; they are shooting at us now,” a resident told SaharaReporters.

Escalating Attacks in Benue

Benue State has suffered repeated attacks from suspected herdsmen over the years, leading to thousands of deaths and mass displacement of residents. The renewed attacks add to the long-standing security crisis in the region.

Police React to Reports

When contacted, SP Anene Sewuese, spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, said he was not aware of the attack but promised to make enquiries into the situation.

As of now, the extent of casualties and destruction remains unclear. The affected communities are calling on the state and federal governments to deploy security forces to contain the situation and prevent further bloodshed.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Re: BREAKING: Three Benue Communities Under Siege By Suspected Herdsmen by shox: 1:08am On Feb 06, 2025
Na cultism benue boys sabi
Re: BREAKING: Three Benue Communities Under Siege By Suspected Herdsmen by cenaman(m): 4:52am On Feb 06, 2025
shox:
Na cultism benue boys sabi
You be idiot, you see where den sey herdsmen?
Re: BREAKING: Three Benue Communities Under Siege By Suspected Herdsmen by shox: 8:45am On Feb 06, 2025
cenaman:
You be idiot, you see where den sey herdsmen?
benue boys only sabi do cultism. Kill each other while claiming strong men. Rag tag Fulani boys go come round them up kill them like fowls. O wrong now
Re: BREAKING: Three Benue Communities Under Siege By Suspected Herdsmen by SonofElohim1379(m): 10:30am On Feb 06, 2025
Vras kabandi ya arianda revskandi eri kashadi mros kabandi ish Kandi
Re: BREAKING: Three Benue Communities Under Siege By Suspected Herdsmen by OMBIIGA: 12:20pm On Feb 06, 2025
shox:
benue boys only sabi do cultism. Kill each other while claiming strong men. Rag tag Fulani boys go come round them up kill them like fowls. O wrong now
Spot on!!
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