Residents of Edo State are abandoning their homes amid growing violence linked to suspected Fulani herdsmen. Communities like Iyerekhu and Odame are reportedly under siege as armed groups advance through the region.
The unrest is part of a larger wave of insecurity affecting several areas across the state.
In Ovia North-East LGA, more than ten farming communities—including Igolo, Abumwenre 2, Ughohue, and Odiguetue—have suffered attacks involving killings, abductions, and property destruction. Displaced residents are now seeking safety in IDP camps. In Owan East LGA, the killing of a local vigilante leader in Erah community by suspected herdsmen triggered further displacement.
Similarly, two farmers were ambushed and killed in Okpekpe, underscoring the risks rural dwellers face.
The ongoing violence has forced many farmers to flee their lands, despite government efforts to bolster security through local networks and joint operations. Thick forested areas continue to serve as cover for the armed groups, complicating enforcement efforts.
