Nigeria, July 14 -- Residents of Ondo community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, have fled their homes after suspected armed herdsmen launched another attack on Tuesday, barely 48 hours after seven people were killed in nearby communities.

Idoma Voice, a local newspaper, reported that the attackers stormed the community in the early hours of Tuesday, shooting indiscriminately and forcing residents to flee into the bushes and neighbouring communities.

A Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for the 2027 election, Jimmy Nart, who is an indigene of the community, said the attack was ongoing when he alerted residents.

"I just received information from my family that Fulani terrorists are currently attacking Ondo, ...