Nine Farmers Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities
Two communities in Benue State reportedly came under deadly attacks on Friday afternoon as suspected herdsmen killed nine farmers despite the presence of heavy security in the area.
The attacks occurred in Ayilamo, located in Tombo ward of Logo LGA, and in Jato-Acka, Kwande LGA.
Eyewitnesses said over 20 armed men stormed Jato-Acka in broad daylight, shooting indiscriminately, killing Six residents on the spot.
The attackers later moved to Ayilamo through the Ikyungwa axis, where they killed three more people, including an officer of the state’s Livestock Guard.
Reacting to the incident, a community leader, Tyovenda Igyutu said that Ayilamo could have been completely overrun if not for the swift response of soldiers and police operatives.
Also confirming the report, a youth leader in Jato-Acka, Lawrence Akerigba, said that the invaders came around 4 p.m., shot several people, and set houses ablaze.
