How herdsmen killed 7, injured others in fresh Benue attack
AT least seven persons were feared dead in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen in Arufu, Mchia and Chembe communities of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack also left several persons injured while others are reported missing. It was gathered that the marauders had, Sunday evening, laid ambush for commuters on Arufu-Chembe road and shot indiscriminately at unsuspecting commuters plying the road after which they stormed Mchia community at night and killed seven passengers. Confirming the incident, a community leader in the area, Chief Joseph Anawah, said the attack was unprovoked. He said: “Armed herdsmen in collaboration with some militia on Sunday shot at a commercial vehicle heading to Iorza where some passengers suffered injury. They also invaded Mchia where they murdered eight people.” Chairman of the LGA, Rev. Jonathan Adagbe, who also confirmed the attack, said seven corpses had been recovered while several others were still missing. He said: “It’s true that arme...