Passengers traveling from Benue State to Jigawa narrowly escaped death on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after suspected armed herdsmen ambushed their vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
According to one of the survivors, Miss Eunice Umbur Ikide, popularly known on Facebook as Umbur Gever — the attack happened without warning, but quick action by the drivers saved everyone on board.
In a Facebook post shortly after the incident, Umbur described the harrowing experience:
“Two vehicles from Benue were attacked by Fulani men early hours of today on our way to Jigawa State — one Flight bus and another bus, the one in the picture. But God so kind and our drivers so smart, we escaped.”
Clearly shaken, she added, “Guys, we need your prayers. We, the Benue people, are no longer safe in Nigeria. I, Eunice Umbur Ikide, myself, am one of the victims… God have mercy on us.”
Though no lives were lost, the incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of travelers, especially from Benue State, which has seen frequent clashes between local communities and armed herdsmen in recent years.
Authorities are yet to officially respond to the incident, but residents and civil society groups are calling for urgent security measures along major inter-state travel routes to prevent further attacks.
