Ochetoha K’Idoma Raises Alarm Over Benue South Killings

Ochetoha K’Idoma, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Idoma Nation, expressed serious security concerns regarding ongoing killings in the Benue South Senatorial District. They alleged the presence of armed mercenaries and warned of reports indicating that more fighters are gathering along border communities, potentially leading to further attacks.

The organization claimed to have provided the Nigeria Police Force with specific intelligence about an impending attack on Otukpo Nobi community 48 hours prior to the assault, demanding an explanation for the police's inaction. In a rejoinder dated July 31, 2026, Ochetoha criticized the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) for their account of the violence, particularly their failure to identify the attackers.

They alleged that over 50 heavily armed militia had conducted coordinated raids, resulting in civilian casualties. Ochetoha linked the violence to threats made by Fulani opinion leaders following the killing of MACBAN's Benue State Chairman on June 26, 2026, and urged security agencies to investigate these threats and their connection to the attacks.