Tension as fresh herdsmen attacks rock Benue communities, leave several dead

Fresh violence erupted in Benue State on Monday evening as suspected herdsmen launched deadly attacks in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas, leaving multiple casualties and reigniting fears among residents.

In Agatu LGA, the assailants struck along the Odugbeho-Ogbaulu road, killing Sunday Dutse, a native of Odejo and younger brother of a former local government chairman. Dutse had been displaced from his home in a previous attack and was reportedly taking refuge in Ogwule-Kaduna, another community within Agatu.

On the same day, a separate ambush was reported in Edikwu-G’Icho, a quiet community in Apa LGA. Three youths lost their lives in the brutal attack. Two of the victims were from Edikwu-G’Icho, while the third hailed from Ugbokpo, a neighboring town.