Otukpo killings: Benue deputy governor demands justice for victims

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Otukpo killings: Benue deputy governor demands justice for victims

Benue Deputy Governor Dr Sam Ode condemned the brutal attacks on Akpachi and Otukpo-Nobi communities on July 12, 2026, by suspected armed herders. He vowed that the state government would work with security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators. Governor Hyacinth Alia, who is out of state, directed security heads to move to Otukpo to address the situation. Ode expressed condolences and urged calm.

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