Four killed, many injured as herdsmen storm Benue community

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Four persons have been killed while many others sustained serious when suspected armed herders attacked Anwule community in Oglewu, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State.It was gathered that many people have also been declared missing in the two days of attacks in the farming community.

A sources in the area disclosed that the armed herdsmen, who had been roaming the community for several days stormed the village Monday morning and attacked the residents with knives and guns, killing two persons and injuring others.

“And yesterday, they came again and attacked the people, killing another two and injuring several persons.

“As we speak, apart from the persons that sustained injuries, many are still missing and unaccounted for.

“The attacks have left the people in fear. People are fleeing their homes and seeking refuge and safety in neighbouring communities.

“We are appealing to the government and security agencies to please save us from the marauders because they want to destroy all our harvests and feed their cattle with it after we toiled to plant our crops earlier in the year only for them to feed their cattle on farms. It is not fair at all.”

Confirming the development, Chairman of Ohimini council, Gabriel Adole, said he had reported the incident to the state government and security agencies.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet could not be reached at press time for his reaction. Vanguard