Gunmen have reportedly killed one individual and kidnapped another throughout a fresh attack on Adupi-Orokam neighborhood in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attack occurred late on Thursday, October 15, and prolonged into the early hours of Friday, October 16, 2026, throwing the neighborhood into mourning and renewing issues over the protection of residents.
The deceased, recognized as Emmanuel Odoh, popularly referred to as “Escape,” was reportedly killed in the course of the incident, whereas another resident, Onyeke Ameh, also called “Foreign Man,” was kidnapped and brought to an unknown vacation spot.
The newest attack comes barely a month after the neighborhood was rocked by the killing of Sunday Anthony Ogwuche, popularly referred to as “Boys Around,” and the kidnapping of two younger males from the residence of Chief Mike Igoche.
Reacting to the incident, Chief Mike Enenche Igoche, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Ogbadibo State Constituency seat in the 2027 Benue State House of Assembly election, condemned the attack and known as for pressing motion to guard residents.
Igoche urged Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia; the Chairman of Ogbadibo Local Government Area, Hon. Sunday Ajuwa; and safety companies to accentuate efforts to safe the neighborhood and make sure the protected rescue of the kidnapped sufferer.
He expressed concern over the recurring assaults on Adupi-Orokam, describing the neighborhood as one which had traditionally loved peace and safety.
The NDC candidate questioned the continued violence in the realm and the obvious silence of leaders in the face of repeated assaults.
Residents and anxious stakeholders have additionally appealed to authorities on the native, state and federal ranges to intervene urgently, rescue the kidnapped resident and determine these chargeable for the killings.
They warned that continued insecurity may pressure residents to flee the neighborhood if decisive measures weren’t taken to guard lives and property.
The newest incident has heightened fears amongst residents, who’re demanding stronger safety measures and the arrest and prosecution of these behind the assaults.
As of the time of submitting this report, there was no official assertion from the police or different safety companies on the incident.
