Again, gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen on Tuesday night stormed three communities in Logo and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue State and killed nine people.
In separate attacks that occurred on Tuesday, five people were reportedly killed at Mahanga and Ayilamo in Logo LGA, while four others were killed at Nagi camp, Mbachohon council ward of Gwer West LGA.
A native of Ayilamo who simply identified himself as Torkuma said that the herdsmen first attacked Mahanga, killed two people, and later proceeded to Ayilamo, where they killed three people.
Recall that suspected armed herders had on Saturday invaded Imatom village in the same Logo LGA and killed three people.
Torkuma said, “Herdsmen came at about 10 pm on Tuesday night. They attacked and killed two persons at the Mobile barracks, situated at Mahanga, near Ayilamo.
“From there, they headed to Ayilamo town, and on entering the town, the herdsmen shot and killed another 3 persons on the spot.
“Many others sustained various degrees of injury and were taken to the hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
The native-identified victims of Tuesday’s attack include Ayev Jôgunô, Faiga Mwuese Apefan, Msendoo Tertese Vaachima, James Mhen Nyerga Iorliam, and Orgbee Mnguerorga.
Those injured, according to Torkuma, are Mrs Mngohol Igbalumun Utile, Mr. Vershima Usange Meeme, and Mrs Terpase Nyerga.
Also, in Gwer West LGA, suspected herders were reported to have invaded Nagi camp, Mbachohon council ward, and killed four people.
