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Over 30 persons have been reportedly killed by invading terrorists in separate attacks on communities in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
Our correspondent gathered that terrorist under the guise of herdsmen invaded communities in Logo LGA, on Saturday and Sunday, killed 20 people and injured over 30 others,while 10 persons have been killed in Katsina-Ala LGA.
As at the time of filing this report ,locals said the killing were still ongoing.
Speaking to newsmen, a community leader from Logo LGA, Joseph Anawa, said the terrorists attacked Azege settlement of Tombo Council Ward on Sunday November 24, 2024,at about 7am.
Anawa who disclosed that the terrorists numbering over 300 armed men ,said they were militia from outside Nigeria, probably hired from neighbouring countries, “because their appearances were slightly different from the herders we have around.
“This invasion was carried out in the morning hours and the invaders were clearly seen by the locals. The security operatives on ground were unable to repel them because of their number and the sophisticated weapons they were carrying.
“It was not until the arrival of a military jet before they were able to subdue them to retreat. As we speak, over 20 corpses were discovered while the search for more missing persons is on going.”
The Chairman of Logo LGA, Clement Kav , yesterday confirmed the killings to newsmen on phone morning.
Kav said, “It is true that some herdsmen came all the way from Nasarawa State and attacked my people. They attacked the Tombo Council Ward and killed 17 persons and injured 37.”
According to him, the herdsmen are claiming ownership of the land that the Tombo land belongs to them.
He, however, said the Governor has mobilized more security agents to the area and peace has been restored.
The Chairman of Katsina Ala LGA,Justine Shaku, also confirmed the yesterday attack in his area.
Shaku who lamented several attacks in the area, said,”Yes, another incident of attack by herder marauders was reported to have taken place this morning on November 25,2024.
“Information is that many of them heavily armed stormed Adabo village and Tse Gwebe settlement in Utange Council Ward, Shitile in Katsina -Ala LGA. From reports, they killed many people, the number of victims is not known, destroyed valuable properties and looted a lot of household items and left uninterruptedly.
“Benue State is under severe security threat by herders/ armed bandits. The level of destruction and scores killed would be forwarded to you in due course, please,” he said.
Benue State Police Public Relations Officer( PPRO), SP Catherine Anene confirmed the Logo attack and said five dead bodies have been recovered.…READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE : …READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
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