A devastating attack was carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen on the Akpete community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday evening, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of lives.
In a telephone interview, Comrade Vincent Ochofie Odebugu, the immediate past National President of the National Association of Idoma Students (NAIS), and native of Akpete, reported that the attack claimed at least four lives, with several others injured. According to him, the coordinated assault occurred between 4 pm and 5 pm on Thursday.
The incident has sparked widespread concern and condemnation, with many calling for urgent action to address the rising insecurity in the region. The attack on Akpete community is the latest in a series of violent incidents involving Fulani herdsmen in Benue State, which has left many communities traumatized and fearful for their safety.
The situation is currently under review, and other members of the community are working to provide assistance to those affected by the attack.
Further details on the incident are still emerging, and this report will be updated as more information becomes available.
