A young girl reported missing following a deadly attack on Ojantelle community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State has been found alive, residents confirmed on Saturday morning.
The girl reportedly survived the assault, which occurred on Friday and was allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Several villagers, including her brothers and other residents, were reportedly killed during the incident.
Local sources said the child had been unaccounted for after the violence, raising fears that she might have been among the victims. However, she was discovered alive on Saturday morning, bringing immense relief to community members who had been searching for her.
An eyewitness told reporters that the girl appeared traumatized but was safe when she was found. Community members said efforts were ongoing to provide her with medical attention and psychological support to help her recover from the ordeal.
The development was first shared by a local source identified as Sam Jay, who confirmed that the girl had survived the incident despite the tragic loss of her relatives in the attack.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident as tensions remain high in the affected area. The discovery of the girl alive has offered a moment of hope amid the grief and devastation caused by the violence.
Community leaders and residents continue to call for urgent security measures to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of vulnerable farming populations in the region.
