Panic has gripped the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday evening.
Media Talk Africa gathered that several residents are feared dead, while numerous houses were set ablaze during the violent attack.
A local resident who spoke with Media Talk Africa revealed that the attackers stormed the village around 6 pm and began shooting indiscriminately at anyone in sight.
“They have been shooting and killing people since 6 pm. As we speak, our house and several others have been burnt down. We are helpless,” a distraught villager told Media Talk Africa.
At the time of this report, the exact number of casualties remains unclear as residents continue to flee for safety.
