Residents of Olena in Asa community, Otukpo LGA of Benue State, have fled their homes following a series of attacks by suspected herdsmen that have lasted for four days.
The community has been under siege, with several people killed and many others abducted, prompting villagers to flee on Monday night due to the lack of help from security agents.
A resident, who escaped with his family, confirmed that the community had been vacated and that the attackers had been terrorizing them unchallenged for days.
The resident lamented that despite cries for help, no security agents had come to their rescue, forcing him to barely escape with his life and family.
It was gathered that residents fled their homes on Monday night as the attacks continued.