From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Over 26 persons have been reportedly killed in multiple attacks on communities in Gwer West local government area of Benue State by suspected militia herders.
Interim Chairman, Gwer West local government council Henry Agba who disclosed this to newsmen on phone, Tuesday, said the attack started on Saturday during which six security operatives of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards were killed.
According to him, they had escorted family of a deceased to a village called Mbabuande for burial and, were ambushed and killed.
“On Sunday night at about 11 pm they attacked a community in Jaroa and 14 people were killed.
“Also on Monday, that was yesterday, they attacked a community along Naka/Adoka road where the villagers have so far recovered six dead bodies and many people were injured and receiving treatment in hospitals.
The Monday attack happened when it was raining around Naka.
“The incident have been reported to the Police and the Security Adviser to the Governor who accompanied me to the village where 14 persons were killed”.
