Suspected armed herders have killed four people and destroyed properties in several parts of Tombu Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
A community leader, Joseph Anawah, who confirmed the incident, said it occurred on Monday.
Anawah said, “Suspected Fulani marauders at about 15:00 hours burnt down many deserted settlements, including Tse Mku in Tombu Council Ward.
“Two people were killed in their farmlands located at the outskirts of Ayilamo settlement yesterday (Monday). They were Mr. Kaananfam Nyamikume, a resident of Tse Jigam village and Mr. Mson of Guma LGA, as well as a medicine seller.
“While one Mr. Saaondo Mundu Azaye, a resident of Tse Azaye, was also killed.”
He explained that residents, including youths from Ayilamo and neighbouring settlements, launched a search on Tuesday and discovered two bodies near Tse Uza settlement, while two other farmers remain missing.
Anawah further alleged that the attackers were camped at Tse Ibor, Tse Ukpukuru in Anyibe, and other deserted settlements within the Mbawien clan in Tombu Council Ward, Logo LGA.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, requested time to verify details but did not respond to subsequent calls as of the time of filing this report.
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