From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly attacked soliders deployed in Ochumekwu, Apa local government area of Benue State.
Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) Major General Sunday Iserihen Igbinomwanhia who confirmed this to newsmen on Monday, said one personnel was killed and one injured.
He said the troops in response killed three and injured several of the herdsmen, adding that one AK47 and rounds of ammunitions were recovered from them.
Maj. General Sunday also intimated that OPWS is currently carrying out a clearance operation to flush out suspected armed foreign herders who have invaded Kwande local government area of the State.
It could be recalled that in February, a soldier was killed and two (2) others were injured in Agatu local government when suspected herders laid ambush on the troops.
