The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Idoma Nation, Ochetoha K’Idoma, has alleged that it alerted the Nigeria Police Force 48 hours before the deadly attack on Otukpo Nobi community in Benue State but that no action was taken to avert the assault.
The organisation made the allegation in a rejoinder dated July 31, 2026, in response to a recent statement by the Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, on the worsening security situation in Benue South Senatorial District.
The statement was jointly signed by Ochetoha President General, Prof. Yakubu A. Ochefu, and Secretary General, Chief Paul Edeh.
According to the group, security agencies were provided with specific intelligence indicating that Otukpo Nobi community was under imminent threat.
It, however, expressed disappointment that the warning allegedly failed to trigger any preventive action before the attack occurred.
“We demand a full account from the Police
