Two persons have been reportedly killed while several others were declared missing from their Yam farms after suspected armed Fulani terrorists attacked the Onipi community of Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The armed terrorists were reported to have besieged the community, on Tuesday afternoon, and attacked the victims in their farms.
According to a source, who pleaded anonymity, “After killing the victims in the farms, the Fulani terrorists also burnt down yam barns and a mini truck conveying tubers of yam from the farms.
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“So far, two persons have been confirmed dead while many others are missing but the search for them is ongoing and we hope that they would be found alive.
The Caretaker Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Alfred Omakwu, who confirmed the attack, said aside the two deaths, several property were also destroyed by the invaders.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene could not be reached
