Tragedy struck the Adijah community in Ugbokpo, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, as several individuals are feared dead and others injured following an attack by suspected herdsmen on Thursday afternoon.
Reports indicate that the assailants descended upon the village, situated near the Otukpo-Oweto Road, and indiscriminately opened fire on residents, resulting in the loss of an unspecified number of lives.
In the wake of the violence, panicked villagers have reportedly fled to nearby communities in search of safety, leaving behind a scene of devastation and grief.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but local sources have condemned the attack, calling for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of vulnerable communities in the region.
