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BENUE: 10 killed in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen

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An attack by assailants suspected to be herdsmen on six communities in Saghev council ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State has left no less than 10 victims dead.

Reports say the attacks on the communities namely Tse Abi, Tse Ginde, Tse Peviv, Tse Ikyo, Agenke and Gbenke started late on Friday and extended to the early hours of Saturday morning.

According to an eyewitness who didn’t want his name mentioned, the assailants stormed the communities dressed in military uniforms, shooting sporadically and setting houses on fire.

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The witness said; “This is the second time since yesterday (Friday) these herdsmen would be attacking these villages, as I am talking to you ten dead bodies have been recovered.’

“As am talking to you, (around 2.04pm), gunshots still rent the air, while several houses have been burnt down.”

The attack was confirmed by Mr Terver Akase who said; “I can confirm that Fulani herdsmen last night (Friday) and earlier today (Saturday) invaded Saghev Ward of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State and killed many innocent persons.

“The attacked communities are Tse-Abi, Tse-Ginde, Tse-Peviv, Tse-Ikyo, Agenke and Gbenke.

“Ten corpses have so far been recovered with many others injured. The armed herdsmen also burnt numerous houses, shops and other property in the area.

“This mindless attack was unprovoked, and we urge security agencies to arrest the herdsmen behind the killings for prosecution”, said Akase.

However, ASP, Moses Yamu, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said he could not confirm the attack on the aforementioned communities as he was yet to be briefed by the council Divisional Police Officer.

 

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