“Fulani herdsmen attacked our village, killed my cousins” – Lady cries out after losing family members in deadly attack

A Nigerian lady has cried out on social media after suspected Fulani herdsmen allegedly attacked her community, killing several residents, including two of her cousins.

Taking to her Instagram page to share the heartbreaking ordeal, @happiness_agbo1 claimed the attack occurred around 5:40 a.m., leaving nine people dead and eight others injured.

Narrating the tragic incident, she wrote:

“I never imagined I would have to write something this painful. Early this morning, around 5:40 a.m., Fulani herdsmen attacked our village and killed nine innocent people. Eight others were injured. I lost two of my cousins.”

The grieving lady also revealed that her aunt was shot during the attack and is currently fighting for her life in the hospital.

According to her, two of her aunt’s children were killed before her eyes, while another child survived despite being shot. She further lamented that those responsible allegedly walked away without being apprehended.

“The most heartbreaking part is that those responsible walked away freely. There has been no protection, no intervention, and no justice. The government is silent. The police have done nothing. The military has done nothing,” she added.

Expressing her frustration, she said her community continues to suffer while those in authority have allegedly failed to act.

She concluded by appealing to Nigerians to remember her family, her village, and everyone affected in their prayers, insisting that they deserve safety, justice, and lasting peace.

The incident comes after reports that armed men attacked the Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday, July 12, 2026, leaving several people dead, many others injured, and properties, including houses and a motorcycle, destroyed by fire.