People have been killed in fresh violence in Taraba and Benue
states.
Many other people were also injured in the attack.
In Taraba State, 27 were killed a fresh violence at Nwonko village in
Wukari Local Government Area of the state, while 20 were killed in
Benue State.
It was gathered the attack began at the early hours of
the day leading to destruction of farmlands and other property worth
several millions of naira.
The member representing Wukari Constituency in the state House of
Assembly, Daniel Gani, said most of the victims were women and
children.
He said “At the beginning, we thought the attackers were Boko
Haram insurgents from Maiduguri because of their large numbers.
But we discovered later that they were Fulani herdsmen.”
The police spokesperson, Mr. Joseph Kwaji, confirmed the incident,
but said nine people were killed.
Also, gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen invaded Anyiin in
Logo Local Government Area of Benue State and killed 20 persons.
A resident, who identified himself as Kume, said 20 bodies were
counted after the attack.
But the local government chairman, Mr. Kester Kyenge, said that 15
bodies were seen of the time of the last count.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. John Bako,
confirmed the attack, but said five bodies had been discovered so
far while a search is ongoing for the others.
A lawyer and activist, Sonia Ajoko, condemned the attack and urged
the state government to assist the injured victims.
-punchng.com
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