Fulani herdsmen kill 11 residents, several injured in Benue community

Unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen militias have invaded Mbakyondu, in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State, killing no fewer than 11 persons, while others were left injured.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 4:am on Friday night when the residents were fast asleep.

A media aide to the LG Chairman, Mr. Udam Samuel said recovered bodies of the deceased have been deposited in a morgue at Naka, the LG headquarters.

According to him, security agencies have been deployed to the affected area to ensure that normalcy returns to the place.

He said: “Security agencies swing into action as directed by the executive chairman Gwer-West LGC, Hon Mrs Grace Igbabon.”

Mr Udam, a native of the village also said some members of the community were still missing as bodies were still being recovered.

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Meanwhile, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Anene Sewuese Catherine confirmed the incident.

She said a team of officers have been deployed to the area against further attack.

 “A team of Police officers have been deployed to the area to forestall further breakdown of law and order”, the PPRO added.

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