Armed Herdsmen Attack Villages In Benue
10 residents were killed by suspected herdsmen which invaded Saghev Ward in Guma Local Government
Area of Benue State.
The state government confirmed the attack and casualty figure on Saturday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary Mr Terver Akase to Governor Samuel Ortom.
According to the information, many innocent persons are killed during the attack which started on Friday night and until the early hours of the next day.
“Ten corpses have so far been recovered with many others injured. The herdsmen also burnt houses, shops and other property in the area.
This attack was unprovoked, and we urge security agencies to arrest the herdsmen behind the killings for prosecution.
The police authorities in Benue have not issue any statement concerning the attack.
Area of Benue State.
The state government confirmed the attack and casualty figure on Saturday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary Mr Terver Akase to Governor Samuel Ortom.
According to the information, many innocent persons are killed during the attack which started on Friday night and until the early hours of the next day.
“Ten corpses have so far been recovered with many others injured. The herdsmen also burnt houses, shops and other property in the area.
This attack was unprovoked, and we urge security agencies to arrest the herdsmen behind the killings for prosecution.
The police authorities in Benue have not issue any statement concerning the attack.
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