Posted by Samuel on Sun 29th Jun, 2025 - tori.ng
Eyewitnesses said the confrontation is taking place approximately two kilometers from the Ortese Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp.
On Sunday afternoon, June 29, several reports indicate that a gun battle is currently underway between suspected herdsmen and military personnel in the vicinity of Tse Asha and Ukange villages, located in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, according to Daily Post.
Eyewitnesses said the confrontation is taking place approximately two kilometers from the Ortese Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp.
A resident, Zege Orkwande, said security operatives have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
Efforts to reach the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer were unsuccessful, as she did not respond to messages sent by Daily Post correspondence.