Residents of Olena in Asa community, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have fled their homes following a four-day siege by suspected herdsmen, leaving several people dead and others abducted.
Reports indicate that the assailants have been terrorizing the community unchallenged, forcing villagers to abandon their homes in search of safety.
Eyewitness Accounts
A resident who managed to escape described the dire situation, revealing that many fled on Monday night when it became clear that no help was coming.
“I am currently in Upu. I escaped with my family this night. At the moment, we have all vacated our community. Olena has been under attack for days now,” he said.
“They have killed and kidnapped several people. We have been crying for help, but no security agents have come to our rescue. I barely managed to escape with my life and my family tonight.”
Video clips obtained from fleeing residents show families evacuating their homes in the dead of night, highlighting the chaos and fear gripping the community.
Calls for Urgent Security Intervention
The ongoing violence has sparked concerns about the security situation in Benue State, with residents pleading for immediate intervention from security forces to prevent further loss of lives and property.
As of now, authorities have yet to make an official statement regarding the attack, but tension remains high as displaced families seek refuge in neighboring areas.
