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Many Feared Dead as Suspected Herders Renew Deadly Attacks in Benue Community

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: April 16, 2025
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Suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack on Otobi community in Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, on Tuesday evening, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced, okay.ng reports.

A distressed resident, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault during a phone call to journalists. “We are being attacked by herdsmen at Otobi community. My wife and children are fleeing as I speak. Please call for help,” he said.

Kennedy Angbo, the lawmaker representing Otukpo-Akpa constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, disclosed that the attack began around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. He confirmed that three bodies had been recovered, with many more feared killed. “Right now, many people are feared dead, and hundreds have fled the community,” Angbo stated.

This marks the third attack on Otobi community in April, intensifying concerns over insecurity in the area. Efforts to reach the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer for an official response were unsuccessful as her phone lines did not connect.

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Maxwell Ogiri, Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, also confirmed the incident from Abuja, where he is attending post-election matters. “Yes, the attack by herders on Otobi community is confirmed,” Ogiri said. He added that security personnel had been deployed to the area but noted that casualty details were still unclear. “I’ve been informed that the attack is ongoing. While I’ve not received confirmation of deaths yet, I expect clearer details by tomorrow,” he said.

Ogiri urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that security agencies are working to restore peace in the community.

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TAGGED:Armed herdsmenBenue StateCommunity displacementFarmers-herders conflictHerders attackInsecurity in NigeriaKennedy AngboMaxwell OgiriNigeria NewsOtobi communityOtukpo Local Government AreaViolence in Benue
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