Posted by Samuel on Thu 10th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
The brazen attack occurred amid rising insecurity across the state, with coordinated assaults leaving communities like Agan in panic and forcing residents to flee their homes for safety.
Tragedy unfolded in Benue State on Wednesday when suspected armed Fulani herdsmen ambushed the Udei community, claiming the life of security officer Ernest Ayila along with several other victims.
The brazen attack occurred amid rising insecurity across the state, with coordinated assaults leaving communities like Agan in panic and forcing residents to flee their homes for safety.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of terror as gunfire rang out and the assailants overpowered local security teams.
Confirming Ayila’s death, mourners flooded social media with tributes, sharing his photo and calling for prayers for Benue and its embattled defenders.
“Our brother, Ernest Ayila, was among the security men k!lled today,” one post read, drawing widespread grief and calls for justice.