Suspected armed herders attacked Efeyi community in Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, killing 15 people early Tuesday morning. Local officials confirmed the attack, attributing it to Fulani herdsmen, and expressed concerns over inadequate security response.
Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the attack on Efeyi community in Benue State by suspected armed herders, which resulted in 15 deaths. He praised the Benue State Police for neutralizing two attackers and vowed to protect the community from further violence.
A violent attack in Benue State resulted in 15 deaths, with 14 bodies recovered in Efeyi-Ugboju and one in Ipom. Local officials condemned the unprovoked killings, expressing concern over security forces' inability to prevent such incidents.
