Gunmen kill man in Benue, escape with head
Ebun Emmanuel – June 08 2026
Some invaders have killed a health worker in the Ikobi community, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State.
The victim, Ojoma Emie, was said to have been travelling from Ikobi to Ugbokpo, the headquarters of Apa LGA on Monday, when the attackers ambushed him and killed him.
The proceeded to behead him and left with the head.
His lifeless body was, however, left on the ground.
Reports said the incident caused panic among residents of the area.
Chairman of Apa LGA, Adam Ochega, confirmed that the victim was attacked while travelling to Ugbokpo.
“He was on his way from Ikobi to Ugbokpo when the killers ambushed and beheaded him,” Ochega said.
Also, the Vice President of the Ikobi Progressive Forum, Dr. Edoh Ofugocho, said residents became alarmed after hearing several gunshots from the area.
“Our people heard gunshots about 10 to 15 times. People immediately became apprehensive. Later, it was discovered that he had been attacked and killed at Ugbobi Junction,” he said.
Ofugocho described the k!lling as heartbreaking, noting that the deceased was a dedicated health worker, husband and father of three children.
He lamented the recurring attacks along the route, alleging that suspected herdsmen had turned the road into an ambush point for residents and travellers.
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