Armed Herdsmen Kill Three in Benue Community Attack
On Wednesday evening, suspected armed herdsmen attacked the Omulonye community in Ugboju Icho, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, resulting in the deaths of three residents, including a three-year-old child. The attack also left several others injured, who are currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Otukpo town.
An eyewitness reported that the armed herdsmen have been terrorizing the area recently. The Benue State Police Command's spokesperson, DSP Peter Orchia Aondongu, confirmed the fatalities, stating, "Yes, I can confirm to you that three were killed in one of the communities in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area." This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by communities in the region.
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