By Ene Rebecca
12 July, 2026.
No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed in the early hours of Sunday following an attack on Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected armed herders.
The attack, according to local sources, occurred while residents were asleep, throwing the community into panic and forcing many to flee for safety.
The latest incident came barely 24 hours after a similar attack on Akpachi village in Ugboju community, also in Otukpo LGA, where two persons were reportedly killed and several others injured.
With the two incidents, the death toll from attacks in the affected communities has risen to no fewer than ten persons, according to local reports available at the time of filing this report.
Residents described the attacks as coordinated and expressed concern over the worsening security situation across communities in Benue South.
As of the time of filing this report, the Benue State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement confirming the casualty figures or provide details of arrests or security operations linked to the incident.
Similarly, the Benue State Government had not released an official response specifically addressing the Otukpo-Nobi attack as investigations and security assessments continued.
The incident adds to a growing list of security challenges facing communities in Otukpo Local Government Area and other parts of Benue State in recent months, prompting renewed calls for stronger security measures and increased protection for vulnerable rural communities.
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