Urgent News: Agatu and Apa LGAs in Benue Reportedly Under Attack by Suspected Herdsmen
Reports are coming in of a tragic incident unfolding in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State, as a result of suspected Fulani herdsmen launching attacks on multiple communities.
The areas under siege include Odugbeho in Agatu LGA, and in Apa LGA, places such as Ikobi, Edikwu-Olekle, Opaha, and Obinda-Odugbo are currently facing aggression.
Tragically, some casualties have already been reported, including individuals like Tijani Ene’Ogekwu from Odugbeho and Simon Ojiji from Ikobi.
One woman named Ene Aniheli from Ikobi has suffered severe injuries and is undergoing urgent medical care.
As of now, the local youth are rallying to defend their communities against these violent assaults.