Ten inhabitants were killed when suspected armed herdsmen attacked Saghev Ward in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The state government confirmed the attack and the casualty figure on Saturday in a statement by Mr Terver Akase, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom.
TheNewsGuru reports that many innocent persons are feared killed during the attack which started on Friday night and lasted until the early hours of the next day.
The communities affected by the attack are Tse-Abi, Tse-Ginde, Tse-Peviv, Tse-Ikyo, Agenke and Gbenke.
“Ten corpses have so far been recovered with many others injured. The armed herdsmen also burnt numerous houses, shops and other property in the area.
“This mindless attack was unprovoked, and we urge security agencies to arrest the herdsmen behind the killings for prosecution,” the statement read.
However, Police operatives in the State are yet to issue any statement concerning the attack.
Recall that on 6thof March 2018, no fewer than 26 persons were confirmed killed in a bloody attack on Omusu village, at Ojigo Ward, Edumoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue state by suspected herdsmen a day President Muhammadu Buhari through his media aide, promised to visit the state.
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