Reports emerging from social media indicate that Efeyi (also referred to as Otikpi or Utikpi) in Ugboju community under Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State is currently under attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Multiple posts circulating online claim the community is facing an ongoing assault, with residents calling for urgent security intervention.
One post by a user identified as Ekojancy Ini stated that Efeyi Utikpi in Ugboju is under attack with six people confirmed dead. Another report from Idoma Television described the incident as a suspected herdsmen attack that has left at least one person killed. A video shared by Comr Bravo Okopi shows a resident appealing for security support, emphasizing that the community is under attack by Fulani herdsmen and urgently needs help.
The posts, which appeared within a short timeframe on the morning of the incident, reflect growing alarm among locals as they share updates and distress calls. As of the latest available reports, details on the exact number of casualties, the scale of the attack, and the response from security agencies remain limited and unverified beyond the circulating social media accounts. Residents continue to appeal for immediate assistance to restore calm in the area.
