No fewer than nine farmers were killed by the suspected herdsmen in their deadly attack on Friday in Benue State despite the presence of heavy security in the area.
The attacks reportedly occurred in Ayilamo, located in Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and in Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area both in Benue State.
According to Eyewitnesses, 20 armed assailants stormed Jato-Acka in broad daylight, shooting indiscriminately and six residents were killed 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.
A community leader, Tyovenda Igyutu told newsmen that Ayilamo could have been completely overrun if not for the swift response of soldiers and police operatives.
Responding , the youth leader in Jato-Acka, Lawrence Akerigba, said: “The invaders came around 4 p.m., shot several people, and set houses ablaze.”
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