Six people reportedly attacked in the Okpamaju community in Okete Ward and the ASA settlement in Ewulo Ward, the local government of Otukpo, Benue.
Councilman Kennedy Angbo, who represents the Otukpo-akpa constituency of Benue State Capitol, told the channel that the violence lasted for three days had caused many injuries, displacement and extensive community damage.
Ambo said the attacks had undermined public peace in the area and affected academic activities at the Ottokepo Federal University of Health Sciences, where students have been living in fear due to further violence against the institution.
Police public relations officials in Sewuese Anene, Benu state confirmed the incident, noting that six deaths occurred on Wednesday, February 5. Okete Ward. Villagers reportedly complained about grazing, which led to a fatal confrontation.
Benue State has been facing ongoing attacks from suspected herders for more than a decade. Although Governor Hyacinth’s Aria government claims to have made great progress in addressing violence, attacks on farmers continue, and many villagers have been living in fear of armed herders.
