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Benue : Olena Residents Flee Over Fresh Attacks
- Residents of Olena community fled their homes amid gunfire and screams on Monday night.
- The displaced resident described the situation as dire.
- The ongoing attacks by suspected herdsmen have gone unchallenged
The residents of Olena in Asa community, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, have been forced to flee their homes following a series of violent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the community has endured four days of relentless assaults, resulting in multiple deaths, abductions, and widespread fear among the populace.
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One resident, speaking anonymously for safety reasons, confirmed that villagers made the difficult decision to abandon their homes on Monday night after realizing that no help was forthcoming.
Currently seeking refuge in the neighboring community of Upu, the displaced resident described the situation as dire.
“I escaped with my family last 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.”
Recent video clips revealed the terrifying scene in Olena community as residents fled their homes amid gunfire and screams on Monday night.
The ongoing attacks by suspected herdsmen have gone unchallenged, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of security measures in Benue State.
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Despite the urgent need for intervention, security agencies have yet to respond to distress calls from the affected community, leaving residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
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