A four-year-old boy and two other people have been killed in an attack on Omulonye community in Ugboju District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attackers, described in community accounts as suspected herdsmen, reportedly entered the community at about 9pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and opened fire, forcing residents to flee.
Several people sustained injuries, while others sought refuge in neighbouring communities.
Child’s Mother Injured, Uncle Killed
A community source said the attack caught residents unawares and that three people were killed while trying to escape.
According to the source, the four-year-old boy’s mother was severely injured, while his uncle was among those killed.
The source described the attack as unprovoked and said the deceased had been buried.
Those injured were taken to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Otukpo for medical attention.
Police Confirm Three Deaths
The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed the attack and the three deaths.
He said efforts were underway to identify and arrest those responsible.
The identities of the other victims and the number of injured residents were not specified in the account.
The incident adds to security concerns in the region. In a separate development, the Nigerian Air Force recently explained the circumstances surrounding a precautionary helicopter landing in Benue following an operation against suspected kidnappers.
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