Suspected herdsmen invaded Olena in Asa community, Otukpo LGA of Benue State on Monday night, forcing residents to flee for their lives.

According to online reports, Asa community has been under the control of the herdsmen, who have murdered several villagers and abducted others.

One of the residents revealed that the community had been under siege for days as the assailants terrorized the area unchallenged.

“I am currently in Upu. I escaped with my family this night. At the moment, we have all vacated our community. Olena has been under attack for days now.

“They have killed and kidnapped several people. We have been crying for help, but no security agents have come to our rescue. I barely managed to escape with my life and my family tonight.

“Olena is under serious attack as we speak,” the anonymous source disclosed.