File: Herdsmen

By Richard Elesho

A fresh attack by suspected herdsmen on Guma Local Government Area of Benue State Saturday left 10 persons dead, many injured and several houses burnt. This is disclosed in a terse statement signed by Mr. Terver Akase, Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor. He called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of the act.

The statement reads, “I can confirm that Fulani herdsmen last night and earlier today invaded Saghev Ward of Guma Local Gvernment Area, Benue State and killed many innocent persons.

The attacked communities are Tse-Abi, Tse-Ginde, Tse-Peviv, Tse-Ikyo, Agenke and Gbenk

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 News recalls that constant herdsmen attacks on communities have led to several deaths accross the country.