2 killed, many injured in fresh herdsmen attack
TWO persons were reportedly killed in fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Ikpele and Okpokpolo communities of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the attackers of the Ikpele and Okpokpolo communities of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State also razed several houses while many have been declared missing. A source in the area disclosed that the marauders stormed the communities in their numbers, Tuesday night, about 10 pm from neighbouring Nasarawa State. According to the source, "They attacked Ikpele and Okpokpolo and other places all through yesterday night and we are yet to get the exact number of persons killed. “There was a serious battle in the night. Two bodies have so far been recovered. Many houses were burnt. In fact, within the attacked communities, at least 17 burnt houses were counted. People have deserted their homes and seeking shelter in neighbouring towns and villages.” A community leader and former Commissioner for ...