BREAKING: 3 Killed, Others Injured As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

No fewer than three residents, including a three-year-old child, have been killed in an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Omulonye community in Ugboju Icho, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

The attackers reportedly invaded the community on Wednesday evening, injuring several other residents who were receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Otukpo town.

An eyewitness, who spoke to LEADERSHIP on condition of anonymity, said the attack was carried out by armed herdsmen who had allegedly been terrorising the area in recent times.

“Three were killed by armed herdsmen terrorising the area in recent times. A three-year-old child was among the victims. Others were injured and receiving medical treatment in Otukpo,” the eyewitness said.

The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Peter Orchia Aondongu, confirmed the deaths to LEADERSHIP.

“Yes, I can confirm to you that three were killed in one of the communities in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area,” he said.