Spread the love
Herdsmen in renewed onslaught in Benue State, killed over 8 persons, including women and children, when they struck in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area.
The herdsmen were said to have kidnapped one resident of the community and inquired two others.
Chairman of Guma Local Council, Caleb Abah, confirming incident, had narrated that the herdsmen invaded Yelewata Market at about 6.00pm on Tuesday when traders were about to shut down.
Caleb was cited to have narrated: “On that fateful day, the armed Fulani herdsmen stormed Yelewata Market and started shooting sporadically where the people were busy buying and selling their goods and equally conducting local bam (local contribution).
“In the process, the armed herders killed eight persons, injured two others, and abducted one person.”
The injured persons were said to have been taken to a private hospital in Makurdi for treatment.
The military operation team in Benue State, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), was said to have confirmed the attack, acknowledging that six persons were killed and three injured.
The Benue State Police Command was also said to have confirm the invasion and killings by the herdsmen.
You may be interested
Europa League: Roma Boss Picks Boniface, Tella Among Leverkusen’s Dangerous Players
Webby - May 1, 2024AS Roma manager Daniel De Rossi Is wary of the threat posed by Bayer Leverkusen duo, Victor Boniface and Nathan…
UCL: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Battle To Thrilling Draw
Webby - April 30, 2024Bayern Munich and Real Madrid battled to a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Champions League semifinal, first leg on Tuesday.Thomas…
Super Eagles Must Qualify For 2026 World Cup – NFF Tasks Finidi
Webby - April 30, 2024Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has been tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the team’s qualify for…