MAKURDI—NO fewer than 14 persons were killed on Monday, in an attack on Gaambe-
Tiev, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, by rampaging herdsmen, despite
efforts by several parties to halt the unending invasion of Benue communities.
Vanguard learned that the invaders stormed the community at about 7:30a.m., shooting
sporadically and razing buildings and farmland in the area.
According to an eyewitness, the invaders successfully razed several homes, killed and
injured most of the victims at Adeyohor village along Uwer-Gov Sevav Road.
He said: “The herdsmen, in their usual fashion, stormed Gaambe-Tiev this morning
(yesterday), around 7:30a.m. in their numbers, shooting sporadically and shouting. The
people never expected it.
“Everybody, including women and children, ran for their lives. Unfortunately, several
persons lost their lives and many more were injured. Bodies of some of those killed are
being recovered from the farms and we are still counting.”
Reacting, member of the state House of Assembly representing Logo constituency, Dr.
Kester Kyenge, who confirmed the latest attack, said the number of the dead could be
far more than the 14 being circulated.
He said: “By tomorrow (today), we will have a clearer picture of the number of the
dead. I plead with the government to act fast to stop these attacks and killings.”
Contacted, Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent Moses
Yamu, said he was yet to be briefed on the matter.
Source: vanguard
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