Suspected herders have killed five people in a renewed attack on some communities in Otukpo and Agayu Local Government Areas of Benue State.
The Informant247 gathered the attacks were carried out separately at Atakpa and Ogbaulu communities in Agatu LGA where four persons were reportedly killed and several women raped, adding that another attack was launched by herders on the Iwili community of Otukpo LGA on Thursday where one person was killed.
Joseph Ngbede, the Chairman of Agatu LGA, while confirming the attack, said that the suspected herders shot randomly at Atakpa by 5pm on Thursday and their mission was unknown, adding that the youth leader from Atakpa was missing as police was still searching.
He said “As of now four people were killed, one is missing and another one was injured.”
However, the State Secretary of Miyeitti Alla Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Ibrahim Galma, said a meeting was ongoing over the crisis.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene, when contacted, confirmed the attack in Agatu but said details of the report have not been received.
“Agatu incident is confirmed but the detailed report has not been sent yet,” Anene said.