Posted by Amarachi on Tue 01st Apr, 2025 - tori.ng
A resident, who spoke to our reporter, confirmed that villagers were forced to flee on Monday night when it became clear that help was not coming.
Residents of Olena in Asa community, Otukpo LGA, Benue State, have abandoned their homes after multiple attacks by suspected herdsmen.
According to Daily Post, it was gathered that the community has been under siege for the past four days, with several people killed and many others abducted.
A resident, who spoke to our reporter, confirmed that villagers were forced to flee on Monday night when it became clear that help was not coming.
He lamented that the attackers had been terrorizing the community unchallenged for days.
“I am currently in Upu. I escaped with my family this night. At the moment, we have all vacated our community. Olena has been under attack for days now.
“They have killed and kidnapped several people. We have been crying for help, but no security agents have come to our rescue. I barely managed to escape with my life and my family tonight.
“Olena is under serious attack as we speak,” he said.