Suspected armed herders have k!lled four people in a fresh attack on Aila Odugheho in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning, May 3, 2026 when the victims were said to be walking along the Aila Odugheho road to a nearby village.
A resident, who identified himself as Danny Uloko, told journalists that the suspected herders ambushed the victims on their way to the community.
“The victims were walking along Aila Odugheho road to a nearby community when the Fulani herders ambushed them and k!lled them,” he said.
He gave the names of the deceased as Ochefije Elijah Ojema, Igojuju Husaini, Odiya Ochowehi, and Ochoyoda Adejo.
The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, Melvin Ejeh, confirmed the attack.
Ejeh said that due to the presence of security operatives in the area, armed herders now find it difficult to invade some of the communities but have resorted to ambush tactics.
“It’s true the incident happened today (Sunday morning). Four of our people were k!lled,” he said.
“Because of the robust security strategies we have put in place in the communities, it is now difficult to attack and overrun any community in Agatu Local Government Area.
“Hence, they have resorted to ambush, which is more complex to confront. However, clearance operations are currently ongoing to rid the community forest of bandits.”
Ejeh added that security agencies, including the Divisional Police Officer and local vigilantes, were already in the area carrying out clearance operations.