Armed Herders Kill 45 In Benue

Several residents of Umogidi community of Entekpa Adoka district in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been killed in a violent attack after suspected herdsmen stormed the community.

The tragic incident happened on Wednesday and has led to the death of 46 people, including the son of Otukpo Local Government Chairman, Honorable Bako Eje.

Lt Col. Paul Hemba (retd.), Special Adviser to Governor Samuel Ortom on Security confirmed the development to our correspondent on Thursday.

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He said, though the 46 corpses have been recovered, casualty figures may likely rise due to life-threatening injuries sustained by scores of residents during the attack.

He said, “I can confirm to you that there was an attack in Umogidi and as of this morning, the casualty figure, from those who were seen physically from what I was told, was 46. But the figure may be higher because some people are still reported missing.”

It is reported that the attack is coming a day after the violent herders invaded the community and killed three persons on Tuesday.

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Prior to that incident, the herders also attacked the Igbobi community in the neighbouring Apa Local Government Area of the state on Monday.

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