Nine feared killed as herders attack Benue communities

No fewer than nine people were reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen in renewed attacks on some communities in Guma local government area of Benue State.

According to local who simply identified himself as Adamgbe, the attacks occurred between Friday and Monday.

In one of the attacks which happened on Sunday, Tribune Online learnt that four persons were murdered while seven others sustained injuries as they were attacked while returning from church in the outskirts of Gbanjimba, headquarters of Guma LG.

Adamgbe further said that the suspected herdsmen also invaded Ulever community in the council area where four persons were killed.

The Guma local government chairman, Caleb Aba, who confirmed the attacks said his younger brother was among those abducted and killed. He noted that the family are yet to recover his remains.

Aba said: “On Friday last week, my younger brother went to the farm with four others at the outskirts of Gbajimgba town to harvest rice when the attackers ambushed them on the farm.

“The other four of them ran and were not caught but being the youngest among them, he could not escape and they caught him.

“I have been following it until this morning when I learnt he has been killed. We have not recovered the body.

“On Sunday evening, it was Gbajimgba market day and the NKST church had their holy communion. So those who were coming from the church and those leaving the market were attacked.

“Four people were killed and several others injured who are presently receiving treatment at the Air Force Base Hospital in Makurdi.

“Also, yesterday (Monday) morning, they were at Ulever community and four people were killed.”

When contacted, the State Command spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene said that only four people were killed.

Anene said: “Four people were killed while others sustained injuries. The scene has been visited by the Commissioner of Police and investigation is in progress.”

 

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