Many feared killed as herders renew attacks on Benue community

Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced.

A resident of the area, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault in a distressed phone call to journalists.

“We are being attacked by herdsmen at Otobi community. My wife and children are fleeing as I speak….