Unknown Gunmen suspected to be Herdmen in different teams invaded the communities in Benue State on Wednesday evening, shooting sporadically as residents fled into the forest for safety.
The communities invaded by the suspected Gunmen are Okpomaju, Odudaje and Asa 2, in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to the source who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, 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.
It will be recalled that attacks carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue State 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 that he was not aware of the attack.
He, however, promised to make calls to find out.
