Benue Killing: Ten killed as gunmen renew attack
Following renewed attacks by gunmen on Benue communities, residents and officials in the state have confirmed the killing of 10 people.
According to sources, the assailants attacked villages in Guma Local Government Area, between Friday night and Saturday morning, maiming and killing residents while also setting house ablaze.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson for Governor Samuel Ortorm, Terver Akase,
said that Fulani herdsmen were suspected in the attack.
“I can confirm that Fulani herdsmen last night and earlier today invaded Saghev Ward of Guma Local Gvernment 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,” he said.
According To Premium Times, two other residents of Guma also confirmed they’ve learnt of the attack.
According to sources, the assailants attacked villages in Guma Local Government Area, between Friday night and Saturday morning, maiming and killing residents while also setting house ablaze.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson for Governor Samuel Ortorm, Terver Akase,
said that Fulani herdsmen were suspected in the attack.
“I can confirm that Fulani herdsmen last night and earlier today invaded Saghev Ward of Guma Local Gvernment 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,” he said.
According To Premium Times, two other residents of Guma also confirmed they’ve learnt of the attack.
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