Six persons have been allegedly killed by some suspected Fulani herdsmen
who attacked some villages in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue
State on Thursday.
An eyewitness who made a distress call to our
correspondent around 12 midnight yesterday said the attackers started
attempting to invade the communities since 2pm but met with stiff
resistance.
Our source stated further that many persons were
injured during the attack adding that villagers had deserted Okoklo,
Ologba and other neighbouring villages following the attack.
Member
representing Agatu State Constituency, Alhaji Sule Audu who lamented
the incessant attacks on his people by suspected Fulani herdsmen called
on the state and federal government to quickly wade into the matter with
a view to finding a lasting solution to the problem.
When
contacted, state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Moses Yamu
disclosed that the state Police Command had already sent operatives to
the area to ascertain the true situation of things so as not to just act
on rumor.
“Yes, we heard something like that and we have sent
some operatives to the area to see what is really happening because we
don’t just want to be actin on the basis of rumor. I cannot say anything
further until they come back.”
Our correspondent observed that
incidence of Herders/farmers clashes is becoming rampant in the state, a
development that is becoming worrisome even to the state government.
Recall
that just early this week, the State Governor, Samuel Ortom at a
security meeting held at the Government House directed security agencies
to arrest those who are behind herders/ farmers clashes in the state.
Source:
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/fulani-herders-kill-six-in-benue/
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