Confirming the attack to newsmen on Sunday in Makurdi, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene, said the attack happened on Saturday night.
Browsing: herdsmen attack
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has called for 30 days of fasting and intense prayers by the people to seek God’s favour in combating the renewed herdsmen attack in some parts of the state.
The Police command in Enugu state has advised residents to disregard the online report alleging herdsmen attack in the state, describing it as “fake news”.
At least 10 persons are feared to have died in a fresh attack on Tse Ioreleegeb, Babai Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected herdsmen.
Dr. Bege Katuka, the Interim Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Area, told NAN in Kafanchan that the curfew would remain in force until normalcy returned to the area
The attackers were said to have declared the village a grazing reserve, telling the residents to vacate it immediately
The attack, reportedly carried out at about 9.30pm, was said to have met members of the community unaware, resulting in the death of two victims and hospitalization of four others who sustained gunshots and machete cuts
He said: “The police are aware of the attack in Uzo-Uwani and the state Commissioner of Police is already there to ensure that the situation is brought under control
He alleged that an ex-Councillor of Mopamuro Local Government Legislative Council, Paul Oluwole (a.k.a Serebe), was murdered on Thursday morning on his way to farm by herdsmen