Armed herders kill 4 mourners, many missing

NO fewer than four mourners were, weekend, killed by suspected herdsmen in  Ankpali village, Edikwu District of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. 

The attack also left many with serious injuries while several others are missing. 

The incident came  two weeks after a similar attack on Ugbobi community claimed the live of the traditional ruler of the communty and several others, and a week after Olijamu village was raided by the marauders. 

A source in the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity said the victims, who were natives of Ankpali village were ambushed while returning from a funeral in Ugbokpo, the local government headquarters. 

He said: “The attack, like others, was unprovoked. The victims were returning from a funeral in Ugbokpo when they ran into the ambush by armed herders in Ankpali. 

“They opened fire on the mourners, killing four of them and injuring some others. As we speak, some persons are still missing.

“Though a search team made up of youths of the community is ongoing but the people in the village are fleeing to adjoining villages for fear of being killed by the attackers.” 

Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, said she was yet to receive a report of the incident.