‎Angry villagers of Achakpa community, Agan, in Makurdi LGA of Benue State took to the busy Makurdi–Abuja highway and blocked the road in protest against the killing of their loved ones by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen.

‎The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 20, 2025, on the outskirts of Achakpa community along the North Bank–Lafia road.

‎A man identified as Tor Felafa, his son, and Mr. Francis Kulegwa, a senior choir master of Daudu Mission in the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi were killed while many others were abducted.

‎Among those that managed to flee, many are still missing as families continue search.

‎According to eyewitnesses account, the victims were ambushed while working on their farms behind the village, a tactic the assailants allegedly used after closely monitoring farming activities in the area.

‎The protesters, who blocked the Garba–Atson–Abagena IDP camp axis of the highway, carried placards and tree branches, chanting solidarity songs and vowing not to vacate the road until justice is served for the victims.

‎They included men, children, young and old women.