Social media personality and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that a video circulated by some Fulani individuals may have contributed to the tensions that preceded the latest deadly attack in Benue State.
His comments came after gunmen suspected to be herders invaded communities in Otukpo Local Government Area on Sunday, leaving dozens of residents dead and many others injured.
The attack affected Akpachi village and the Otukpo-Nobi axis, where local sources said several homes were thrown into panic as armed assailants stormed the communities. The death toll has continued to rise, with reports indicating that more than 50 bodies have so far been recovered.
Speaking on the incident through a post shared on his Facebook page, VDM said he received messages from some Fulani people shortly after news of the killings emerged.
According to him, the messages included a video showing an Idoma social media influencer allegedly celebrating
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