Suspected Herdsmen Killed Scores In Benue
There are reports of many been killed in Kwande Local Government of Benue State by suspected herdsmen
A member of the community, Lawrence Akerigba disclosed that the attacks which happened on Thursday night in Waya, Jato-Aka, Turan claimed about many lives.
According to him, out of those killed ten corpses have been recovered so far with many more still missing.
He identified those killed as: Gbaeren Orsoo, Terdoo Tsega, Bemdoo Tsega, Abacha Tsega, Terkaa Tsega, AĆ“ndoaseer Tyov, Iorhen Atim and AĆ“ndowase Igba.
Their corpses were said to have been deposited at the Jato-Aka mortuary.
Chairperson of Kwande Local Government Chairman, Hon. Mrs. Tartor Chianson, confirmed the incident to The Nation.
She confirmed recovery of eight bodies,which have been deposited at the mortuary.
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She said it was difficult to determine the exact casualties yet as the area was under siege.
She however informed that men of Operation Whilestroke and Civil Defence were assisting in securing the community.
Benue Police spokesperson , SP Anene Catherine Sewuese, was yet to respond to calls or text messages on the incident.
Source: The Nation