Benue: 15 victims of Otukpo attack buried in mass grave

Fifteen victims of the July 28, 2026 attack on Efeyi-Utikpi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been buried in a mass grave.
The victims, including women and children, were killed when suspected armed herders invaded the farming community in Ugboju District.
Their remains were laid to rest on Saturday amid tears and grief as residents, relatives and community members gathered to mourn the deceased.
The attack reportedly left several residents traumatised and homes destroyed, further worsening fears over the safety of rural communities in the state.
The mass burial came less than three weeks after eight people killed in another attack on Otukpo-Nobi were b...