MAKURDI — Heightened fear and anxiety have gripped residents of Borikyo community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State following the reported sighting of suspected armed herders moving through several villages and farmlands in the area.
Local sources reported that the armed group was spotted traversing Tse Iortseghen, Haachigh, Tse Tor, Tse Nyamkume, and surrounding areas near Tse Adigi. The sudden influx has forced several local farmers to abandon their agricultural activities over fears of imminent violence.
According to a youth leader in the area who requested anonymity, at least eight heavily armed individuals carrying firearms and weapons were seen moving openly across local farmlands. Community members expressed concern that the unprovoked presence of armed men in agricultural corridors strongly signals potential coordinated attacks if security personnel do not intervene immediately.
Appealing to both the Federal Government and the Benue State Police Command, residents urged the military and security agencies to verify the intelligence, step up tactical patrols, and deploy personnel to safeguard lives, farmlands, and rural livelihoods across Ukum LGA before the situation escalates further.
